Green River Distilling Co. is release its first publicly available Green River Full Proof Single Barrel this Friday. Bottles will be available exclusively at the Green River gift shop (10 Distillery Road) beginning at 1 p.m.
The bourbon will cost $59.99, and those wanting a bottle can start lining up at 11 a.m. Tickets for purchase will be handed out at noon, and Master Distiller Aaron Harris will sign bottles for guests from 1-3 p.m.
A limited number of guests can join an exclusive VIP tour which will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The tour, led by Harris, will include a tasting of several expressions including this Full Proof Single Barrel release, and a visit to Warehouse B, which is not available to the general public. VIP tours are $120 per person and include a take-home bottle of Green River Full Proof Single Barrel. Tickets for the VIP tours are available online at GreenRiverWhiskey.com.
Green River Full Proof Single Barrel is presented at 119 proof (59.5% abv). Harris said this first release offers a “rousing blend of spirituous vanilla and baking spices, coating the palate with creamy honey and a distinct finish.” Subsequent single barrels will be released at the distillery gift shop at various times throughout the year.
The bourbon is a rye-forward true Kentucky bourbon with a mashbill comprised of 70 percent corn, 21 percent rye and 9 percent malted barley. The barrels are aged a minimum of five years.
“I spend a lot of time perusing the finest barrels in a score of Green River rickhouses,” said Harris. “Warehouse B is loaded with honey barrels, and this initial release is no exception. We’re excited to welcome guests to historic Owensboro for a unique selection experience.”
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 unique single barrel on-site at the Green River Distillery.
