Crafted in Kentucky. Honored Nationwide.
THE PRIDE OF OWENSBORD
From the bourbon capital of western Kentucky, Green River is The Whiskey Without Regrets, made on the same hallowed grounds as it was originally in 1885. As the 10th oldest registered distillery in Kentucky, we carry forward the legacy of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey with every bottle we produce. Sourced from local grains, distilled and aged onsite, Green River is relentlessly focused on making the highest quality bourbon.
OUR Products
INTRODUCING
A Salute 250 Years in the Making
Through the end of the year as part of our new Salute to Service program, we’ll send you a complimentary personalized label for your Green River Army 250th Anniversary bottle featuring the name of a veteran or servicemember you’d like to honor.
It’s our way of helping you raise a glass that means a little more.
Why Choose us
Heritage in Every Pour
A bold, timeless bourbon crafted with character. Born in Owensboro. Aged with pride.
Grain to Glass
A bold, timeless bourbon crafted with character. Born in Owensboro. Aged with pride.
Award-Winning Taste
A bold, timeless bourbon crafted with character. Born in Owensboro. Aged with pride.
Without Regrets
A bold, timeless bourbon crafted with character. Born in Owensboro. Aged with pride.
Award Winning Excellence
Our commitment to innovation and quality has earned recognition from the industry’s most prestigious competitions and publications.
Our Locations
EXPERIENCE Green River
Green River is The Whiskey Without Regrets, made on the same hallowed grounds as it was in 1885. Visitors can tour the distillery for a firsthand glimpse of whiskey-making, sample the end result in our beautifully restored bars, and more.
CUSTOM DISTILLING
Contract Distilling For Bourbon and Whiskey
Bring your vision to life with Lofted Spirits – the industry leader in custom whiskey production. Whether you’re launching a new bourbon brand or scaling an existing spirits line, we offer full-service contract distilling solutions tailored to your goals. From mashbill design and private label development to bottling, lab testing, and global logistics – everything is crafted with precision at our state-of-the-art distilleries.
FEATURED RECIPES
black manhattan
2 oz Green River
¾ oz Averna
1 dash walnut bitters
1 dash cherry bitters
Combine ingredients in glass, stir until chilled, and strain. Serve in a coupe glass
with cherry.
toronto
2 oz Green River
¼ oz fernet
¼ oz simple syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
Combine ingredients in glass, stir until chilled, and strain. Serve in a rocks glass with an orange twist.
rye wait
1½ oz Green River Rye
3 oz Simply Lemonade
1 oz pineapple juice
Splash of ginger beer
Build in a Collins glass, garnish with citrus, and enjoy!
¼ oz fernet
¼ oz simple syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
Combine ingredients in glass, stir until chilled, and strain. Serve in a rocks glass with an orange twist.
¼ oz fernet
¼ oz simple syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
Combine ingredients in glass, stir until chilled, and strain. Serve in a rocks glass with an orange twist.
¼ oz fernet
¼ oz simple syrup
2 dashes orange bitters
Combine ingredients in glass, stir until chilled, and strain. Serve in a rocks glass with an orange twist.
What’s happening at Green River
Latest News
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Green River Whiskey is Kentucky’s 10th oldest registered distillery and Known as “The Whiskey Without Regrets,”” We’re recognized for our classic Kentucky mashbills including our bourbon, wheated bourbon, rye whiskey, and single barrel selections. Consumers can visit our historic distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky and sample additional expressions such as our Full Proof Bourbon and limited edition releases like the Army 250th Anniversary which have earned acclaim from whiskey enthusiasts worldwi
Wheated bourbon uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary flavoring grain in the mash bill, creating a smoother, softer flavor profile with notes of honey, vanilla, and caramel. Green River’s wheated bourbon expression bourbon just won New York World Spirit Competition’s Best Bourbon award.. Wheated bourbons are prized by consumers for their softer palette.
Green River operates two locations in Kentucky:
- Owensboro’s Green River Distilling Co. & Visitor Center: 10 Distillery Road, Owensboro, KY 42301 (our historic production facility)
- Louisville’s Green River Tasting Room: 714 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 (located on Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville)
Both locations offer tours, tastings, and unique whiskey experiences. Book your visit online to explore our distillery, sample our bourbon lineup, and discover Kentucky bourbon heritage.
Single barrel bourbon comes from one individual barrel, offering unique flavor characteristics specific to that barrel’s location in the rickhouse and aging conditions. Each barrel varies slightly, making every single barrel selection truly one-of-a-kind. Small batch bourbon blends a limited number of barrels (although there is no defined definition) to create a consistent flavor profile. Green River offers both single barrel selections in wheated and traditional bourbon, as well as carefully blended expressions for those seeking consistency.
Green River offers several tour and tasting experiences:
- Distillery Tours: Walk through our historic Owensboro distillery to see bourbon production from mash to barrel
- Private Tastings: Guided tastings of our full bourbon lineup with expert commentary
- Louisville Tasting Room Experience: Interactive tastings in our modern downtown Louisville location
- Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Special access to barrel selection and blending areas
Tours start at $25 and can be booked online. Both our Owensboro and Louisville locations welcome visitors 21 and over.
