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Bourbon Review: Green River Full Proof Single Barrel Bourbon

We review Green River Full Proof Single Barrel, aged for at least five years in new American oak in the grounds of a historic Kentucky distillery.

OVERALL RATING

9
$59.99
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Green River Full Proof Single Barrel review

Tasting Notes

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Aged for at least five years in new American oak, 59.5% ABV, mash bill: 70% Kentucky corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley, SRP $59.99/ 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
This bourbon is moderate amber in color with a mahogany undertone.
Nose:
The bourbon gave an earthy impression on my first sniff, like fresh mushrooms and pine forest soil. There’s a red berry note like fresh cranberries with a little pop of vanilla extract underneath.
Palate:
with creamy honey.” Their Kentucky Bourbon that I tasted last year was delicious and well priced, so I’m excited to try this. We review Green River Full Proof Single Barrel, aged for at least five years in new American oak in the grounds of a historic Kentucky distillery. (image via Green River) Tasting Notes: Green River Full Proof Single Barrel Bourbon Vital Stats: Aged for at least five years in new American oak, 59.5% ABV, mash bill: 70% Kentucky corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley, SRP $59.99/ 750ml bottle. Appearance: This bourbon is moderate amber in color with a mahogany undertone. Nose: The bourbon gave an earthy impression on my first sniff, like fresh mushrooms and pine forest soil. There’s a red berry note like fresh cranberries with a little pop of vanilla extract underneath. Palate: On the palate, this is fiery and fruity with moderate astringency. I picked up notes of sweet caramel apples, fresh chanterelles, pine sap, and cherry Kool-Aid. Scents from my childhood. To paraphrase my initial blind tasting note, it tastes de-fricking-licious. Is someone baking an apple-cherry pie? No, that’s just the Green River Full Proof Single Barrel Bourbon opening up in the glass. Water makes the aromatics jump from the glass without compromising the oily feel on the body. The finish reminds me of honey and vanilla bean simple syrup. My only complain is that the finish ends rather abruptly.
Finish:
Comments:
The only fault I found in this whiskey was its short finish. Otherwise, this is an incredible pour to be savored with dear friends. To me, the price is a steal. Unfortunately, the effort it will take sourcing a bottle may be a deal breaker. Since it’s only available through the gift shop and the first run sold out quickly, I’d advise those interested in future releases to keep an eye on news feeds and a route to the distillery handy.

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.

Suzanne Bayard

Suzanne Bayard struck out to the West Coast with her now husband almost a decade ago to explore the intersection of wine and policy in its world-class wine regions. She manages a Portland, OR bottle shop by day as the wine buyer and newsletter editor. She is also the Director of the Deep Roots Coalition, an organization of 30 Willamette Valley wineries that educate on and promote dry farming and sustainable practices. She joined the Whiskey Wash to explore two other passions: writing and whiskey.

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