Green River’s Rye with its easy-drinking appeal and memorable finish dazzles on its own or punches through in a cocktail. This Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a blend of hand-selected 4 to 6 year old barrels, bottled at 95 proof, and boasts rich color and flavor. 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley.
95 Proof (ABV 47%)
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
warming spice notes on the nose and palate.
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