Green River Full Proof Bourbon

💚 Green River Distilling Company Full Proof Small Batch KSBW @ 117.3 🥃 - Well, well, well… What do we have swirling in the Glencairn tonight? Ladies and gentlemen, bourbon lovers and whiskey wanderers—buckle up, because tonight we’re taking a flavor-fueled ride with Green River Distilling Company’s Full Proof Small Batch Bourbon—a true gem from the heart of Owensboro, Kentucky. 💚 🏞️ Now here’s a bit of bourbon trivia for your next bottle-share: Green River holds the title of the 10th oldest distillery in Kentucky, tracing its roots all the way back to 1885, when John W. McCulloch first fired up the stills. That’s right—this isn’t just a bottle, it’s a glassful of history. Let’s talk specs, because you know we love our stats: 🧪 Mashbill: 70% Corn, 21% Rye, 9% Malted Barley ⏳ Aged: Between 5 and 7 glorious, barrel-kissed years 🔥 Proof: 117.3 (that’s 58.65% ABV for the math nerds in the back) 💸 Price: Just under $50… and worth every Lincoln In 2022, Green River joined the Bardstown Bourbon Company family—so now we’ve got heritage and innovation shaking hands in the rickhouse. Let’s just say, if this bottle is any indication, the partnership is off to a very smooth start. How does it taste, you ask? Oh, my sweet bourbon-loving friend, check out my full review for the juicy details—but spoiler alert: it’s bold, rich, and dangerously easy to fall in love with. Honestly, this beauty deserves a spot on every enthusiast’s shelf. 🙏 Thank you all for the continued support, the kind words, and the shared love of all things bourbon. If you like what you see (and drink), don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to keep those tasting notes flowing. Until next time… God bless, and cheers from your fellow whiskey whisperer! 🥃✨ Belmont Björn - BBBB - YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@belmontbjornsbourbonbanter?si=5vVa5FEwYuNRxYur Full Video Bottle Review: 💚 Green River Distilling Company Full Proof Small Batch KSBW @ 117.3 https://youtu.be/aCN1b3CTsBU

I was very excited to get into this one ever since Green River announced its release. Admittedly I’m not the world’s biggest fan of wheated bourbons but Weller FP is up there for one of my all time favorites and I’m hoping this can hold it’s own for a significantly lower price. Nose: rich caramel, oak, and vanilla with virtually no burn. It’s very subtle and mellow which I actually like a lot, it doesn’t punch you in the nose as much as other full proof offerings might (including Weller FP) Taste: I am really surprised by this one. Buttery oak and vanilla hit you right off the bat, no hint of burn or astringency whatsoever. Following this is the main “flavoring” if you will. Big hits of smooth caramel corn that lingers for 10-15 seconds before leading to a satisfying finish. No burn, minimal tannin throughout. I would guess this is closer to the 95-105 proof range if I had to guess off of a blind taste test, and I mean that in a good way. I feel as though this is a nice change of pace from full proof “flavor bombs” like Stagg Jr (which obviously have a higher proof contributing) Final thoughts: I went into this review expecting something similar to Weller FP but I was pleasantly surprised by the mellowness of this pour. For $50 this is excellent value and it’s low enough proof that it might not be as intimidating as other full proof products out there. Very buttery and smooth with notes of caramel, vanilla, and mild oakiness throughout. Would definitely recommend if you like FP products and even if you don’t, there are definitely worse ways to blow $50 so it’s worth a try in my book

Green River Full Proof is a NAS blend of five-to-seven-year barrels (mashbill 70% Corn, 21% Rye, 9% Malted Barley?) from select warehouses at Green River’s Owensboro, KY distillery. This bottle, bought in March 2025, is 118.1 proof, $50. Tasting neat. Chestnut color and rather thin coating legs in the glass. Classic aroma of vanilla, caramel, and oak make up the foundation of this bourbon's nose. Classic flavors on the palate as well. Burnt sugar caramel, oak char, cherry, and an ethanol bloom that is quite reasonable. Dark dried fruit, vanilla oak, and grassy rye spice. Mouthfeel is thin but feels more oily as you slide into the finish--spicy and barrel char, then mint and a hint of sour. Ice rounds out the ethanol and gives this a richer flavor. Classic bourbon flavors in this bottle. Not that complicated, but solid, full proof, 7-ish years and $50?! That's a great buy for this quality bourbon, and adds a quarter star to my review. Will revisit this as I enjoy the bottle.

58.65% abv; 117.3 proof Open 11 months Nose - Bright caramel, fake vanilla, light cinnamon, white pepper, medicinal cherry, light oak, and medium ethanol. Palate - Caramel and vanilla flavoring, cherry cough drops, sharp oak, and light baking spices. Finish is medium with hot and spicy oak, white pepper, fake caramel. fake vanilla, Red Hots, and medium ethanol. This is the most overrated release I've tried in the last year. I've seen people say this is better than Rare Breed or Elijah Craig, which I find ridiculous. I bought this pretty soon after release and have been able to taste 5-6 year old single barrel picks from multiple liquor stores, and they all taste shiny and young. Honestly I never thought I would say something like this, I like the 95 proof bourbon better. Maybe in a couple of years as this product gets closer to 8 years, it will be able to fully compete with the barrel proof bourbons from the big distilleries, but it isn't there yet.

Aroma - Rye notes are really quite dominant here (mint, fresh baked rye bread). There’s a slight citrus note here. Some anise, black licorice notes from time to time. Alcohol presence is well hidden. Taste - Alcohol dominates from start to finish. In fact that is all I taste on the finish. Extremely proof. Rye notes are noticed here, slightly hint of mint and bubblegum. I’m getting some vanilla and oak but it is not that much. Quite bland and lacks complexity. Overall - this drinks exceptionally hot. There’s not enough body or flavor to offset the proof. Jack Daniels BP is by far a better drink even at much high proofs because the viscosity and the flavor profile is off the charts. This Green River doesn’t have that. I had high hopes after seeing several YouTubers speak glowingly about it, but I’m not all that impressed to be completely honest.

GREEN RIVER FULL PROOF GLASS: Glencairn NOSE: Lots of spice. Dry Corn and Oak with Orange Oil, Brown Sugar, Hay and Black Pepper. NEAT: The Spiciness transfers. I’m getting Wild Turkey vibes here. Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bitter Orange Peel, and Oak Spice. Big KYHug with Cinnamon and Spicy Oak Tannins on the finish. You also get some Pepper (not black, but hot pepper) Burn on the lingering aftertaste. SPLASH: A little water and the bitterness becomes a little too prominent. Brave the spice and drink this neat. VERDICT: Went into this one completely blind, and was a bit surprised by how much I liked it. Under $50 for a Barrel Proof alleged to be 7’ish years old from a smaller distillery is a welcome development. Not something I’ll drink often, but a good bottle to have on hand.