Green River Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

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Aged onsite at some of the oldest warehouses in the state, this 90 proof whiskey is rich in color with a golden-amber hue. Green River is made with locally sourced corn featuring a mashbill of 70% corn, 21% winter rye and 9% malted barley. The higher rye content contributes warming spice notes on the nose and palate.

90 Proof (ABV 45%)

THE DISTILLERY 

Green River Founded
J.W. McCulloch founded Green River Distillery, becoming the 10th oldest distillery licensed in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10)

1885
Strikes Gold!
Green River Whiskey wins numerous international awards

1901
Creating a legacy
Green River became the most advertised whiskey in the world

1907
High Quality Medicinal Whiskey


Green River becomes the official whiskey of the U.S. Marine Hospital for 18 years because of its high-quality

1913
The Whiskey Without Regrets
Widely advertised as “ The Whiskey Without A Headache” for its premium quality



1915
Strikes More (and Literal) Gold!


The whiskey was so popular that 20 barrels were once traded for interest in a Colorado gold mine that panned out, earning Green River the title “most expensive spirit or whiskey ever sold”

1917
Oh Noes!
At the height of its reign, a mysterious fire reduced the distillery empire to ashes and destroyed more than 40,000 barrels of whiskey within three hours.

1918
Post-Prohibition
The distillery is rebuilt and the brand is sold off to another company. After Prohibition, no medical claims can be made with alcohol so the slogan is changed to “The Whiskey Without Regrets”

1933
End of an Era
Green River Bourbon eventually stops distribution

1955
Goes Dark


The distillery changes hands several times, and is eventually abandoned

1956-1993
Like the Legend of the Phoenix
The distillery begins reconstruction, preserving as much of the original facility as possible.

2014
…And We’re Back!
Once again Green River Whiskey is distilled where it originally started, 131 years ago

2016
In the bottle and on the shelves
Green River Distilling Co. releases Green River Bourbon to the world once again

2022
The Pride of Owensboro
Green River Distilling Co. expands distribution to 25 states and releases Green River Wheated Bourbon and Green River Single Barrel. Today we welcome guests to visit our hallowed grounds and experience one of the best distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

TASTING NOTES

 warming spice notes on the nose and palate.

SHIPPING 

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