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Bourbon Review: Green River Distilling Kentucky Straight Bourbon

We review a sample of the upcoming Green River Distilling Kentucky Straight Bourbon, tied to the revival of a once fabled name in Kentucky whiskey making history.

OVERALL RATING

5
  • John Dover, creator of "Johnny Scotch," musician, and author.
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Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 3 years 9 months, our sample of this bourbon was bottled at 117 proof. It is distilled from a mixture of 70% Kentucky corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley.
Appearance:
Almost the shade of maple syrup.
Nose:
The nose is highlighted by brown sugar and vanilla with a hearty amount of oak. Further in you can also catch the scent of red apple and even a bit of oatmeal raisin cookie.
Palate:
before popping too many corks. Green River Distilling Co. (image via Green River Distilling Co.) Tasting Notes: Green River Distilling Kentucky Straight Bourbon Vital Stats: Aged 3 years 9 months, our sample of this bourbon was bottled at 117 proof. It is distilled from a mixture of 70% Kentucky corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley. Appearance: Almost the shade of maple syrup. Nose: The nose is highlighted by brown sugar and vanilla with a hearty amount of oak. Further in you can also catch the scent of red apple and even a bit of oatmeal raisin cookie. Palate: It has a heat that builds with every drink to a sharper prickle. It is less distracting over ice, but still lingers a bit longer and more up front than I prefer. The flavors mix together to elicit the thought of a stale spiced fruit cake that had grain alcohol poured over it to make you ignore the dryness of the bake. It has a light mouthfeel. There is a hint of oak on the back of the tongue. Sweet corn comes through as the drink progresses and it has a peppery note that arm wrestles with the cinnamon for dominance on the palate.
Finish:
Comments:
My overall impression is that this distillation needs longer to mature. It has a lot going for it with their marketing and the intention behind the flavors, but it has an immaturity that I can’t get past. It is best over ice where the melting disperses and balances the flavors a bit better. I hope the company continues and is able to reach the level of appreciation that the original company was able to before their cursed end. But for now, I will stick to my more mature offerings that have worked out their balance issues and have more than the flash of good marketing to keep them pouring.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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