Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
 

Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon - 45% ABV | Owensboro, Kentucky

Wheat at the Helm - A Revival Rooted in Kentucky Soil

From the banks of the Ohio River in Owensboro, Green River Distilling Co. stands as a testament to revival done right. Originally founded in 1885 and bearing the distinguished DSP-KY-10 designation, the distillery once marketed its whiskey as “The Whiskey Without a Headache” - a bold claim backed by quality. After decades of silence brought on by Prohibition and fire, the distillery has been carefully restored on its original site, reemerging as a pillar of modern Kentucky bourbon.

Green River’s Wheated Bourbon builds on this legacy with clarity and purpose. Crafted with a mash bill of approximately 70 percent corn, 20 percent soft red winter wheat, and 10 percent malted barley, it forgoes the spice of rye in favour of texture, roundness and approachability. Aged around five years and bottled at 45 percent ABV, it is a considered, expressive take on a beloved style.

The nose is inviting and layered: golden vanilla, honeyed oats, and orchard fruit - think warm apple tart and pear galette. Hints of almond, light caramel, and fresh-baked shortbread add warmth without heaviness.

On the palate, richness unfolds with poise. Butterscotch, peach skin, toasted oak and white chocolate form a gentle progression. The wheat imparts a creamy mouthfeel, softening the edges while still offering dimension. Subtle clove and sweet tea arise mid-palate, lending quiet complexity.

The finish is composed and balanced - lingering notes of vanilla, toasted grain and a mild spiced warmth that fades without rush.

A Revival Built on Substance
Green River’s Wheated Bourbon is not an echo of another label - it is a confident, Kentucky-born expression of tradition and taste. From the grain fields to the rickhouse, every element speaks to regional integrity and disciplined craftsmanship.

Final Thought
This is wheated bourbon with intention. Green River brings patience and precision to the table, crafting a spirit that favours nuance over noise. For those who value comfort, complexity and a clear sense of place, this bottle offers all three in generous measure.

- Gold Medal (90 pts) - Bartender Spirits Awards (2024)
- Bronze Medal - World Whiskies Awards (2024)