Green River Straight Bourbon
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Green River Straight Bourbon

Green River750 ml45% ABV

A historic Kentucky straight bourbon of legendary smoothness

This Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey delivers a remarkably smooth and approachable profile. Crafted in Owensboro, it features classic aromas of caramel cream candy and dark brown sugar, leading to a rich palate of cinnamon, vanilla, and chocolate mint.

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86/ 100
Very good
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Weeknight
Gifting
Summer BBQ
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Food pairings

Traditional
Slow-smoked beef brisket with a molasses-based BBQ sauce
Vegetarian
Roasted pecan and maple-glazed sweet potatoes
Cheese
Aged Gouda or smoked cheddar

Cocktails to make with it

Paper Plane

  • 0.75 oz Green River Bourbon
  • 0.75 oz Aperol
  • 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
  • 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled, then double strain into a coupe glass.

Serve in a rocks glass

Green River Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Green River Bourbon
  • 0.25 oz Demerara syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash Orange bitters

Stir ingredients with ice in a mixing glass until chilled. Strain over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass, and garnish with an orange peel.

The story behind it

The maker

Originally founded in 1885 by John W. McCulloch, Green River was once known as the Whiskey Without Regrets and was one of the largest producers in Kentucky. After being silenced by Prohibition and fire, the historic distillery was revitalized to bring this iconic heritage brand back to modern bourbon enthusiasts.

How it is made

Crafted at DSP-KY-10 in Owensboro, Kentucky, this whiskey pays homage to one of the state's most historic distilling sites. The mash bill is fermented and distilled using traditional copper column stills before aging in charred new American oak barrels.

From Kentucky, USA

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