Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon has been named Best Bourbon in the World at the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition.
The recognition comes from one of the most respected judging panels in the industry, celebrating whiskeys from around the globe. Green River’s win highlights the craftsmanship, quality, and dedication of the team in Owensboro, Kentucky—where the distillery has been making whiskey since 1885.
While the honor is deeply appreciated, the team at Green River remains focused on what matters most: making great whiskey every day.
As the team put it, “We don’t make whiskey for awards. We make it for the people who drink it. But every once in a while, the world takes notice—and we’re humbled.”
You can read more about the award and the competition in this Forbes feature by Brad Japhe.