Green River Distilling, which is part of Bardstown Bourbon Company, will be expanding in 2023 and introducing two new expressions and distribution in 21 new markets.
Available now, Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon accompanies the brand’s flagship high rye bourbon in the portfolio.
A statement from the whiskey maker notes that Green River Wheated consists of 70 percent Kentucky-grown corn, 21 percent wheat, and 9 percent 6-row barley.
“Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon leads with a beautiful peach and caramel aroma coupled with apricot and cinnamon,” said Dan Callaway, vice president of new product development.
His notes explain that on the palate, the Wheated Bourbon has toffee, pastry and hazelnut flavors that guide toward a honeyed finish that’s smooth and balanced.
“In contrast with Green River Bourbon, which brings a hearty backbone of rye spice, the wheated expression lends itself to easy drinking while holding its own distinct character,” Callaway said. “It’s a wonderful take on a classic Kentucky recipe and the perfect addition to the iconic Green River brand.”
Green River Wheated clocks in at 90 proof (45 percent ABV) and carries the same suggested retail price as the Green River Bourbon, $34.99.
“We’re energized by how the bourbon community has embraced Green River,” said Head Distiller Aaron Harris, who joined Green River last fall. “Green River is a brand with a distinct and storied history and we embrace it fully while remaining future-looking to create delicious new whiskies that delight bourbon enthusiasts and casual consumers across the U.S.”
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Originally founded in 1885, Green River is one of the oldest distilleries in Kentucky. Before prohibition, Owensboro, Kentucky, was a big player in the bourbon industry with more than 20 distilleries.
And interestingly, Green River was the official medicinal whiskey of the U.S. Marine Hospital and could be called the most expensive whiskey ever sold, as 20 barrels were once traded for an interest in a Colorado gold mine. Fire and prohibition relegated the brand to history.
It was reestablished in 2022, and today runs a contract distillation business, producing, aging and bottling a number of other whiskies.
Also included in this portfolio expansion, the distillery launched Green River Full Proof Single Barrel, a single barrel expression of Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon that clocks in at 119 proof (59.5% ABV).
A limited number of single barrels will be available annually for purchase by the barrel to select on- and off-premise retailers. Each retailer will be able to hand-select their single barrel on-site at the historic Green River Distillery in Owensboro.
By the bottle, Green River Full Proof Single Barrel has a suggested retail price of $59.99.
Green River Distilling Co. was purchased by Bardstown Bourbon Company in July of 2022. For more information or to find a bottle, check out www.greenriverspirits.com.
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