1885 Bourbon
A commemorative bourbon named after the year Green River was founded, honoring the distillery’s 140+ year heritage in Kentucky bourbon making.
About
Green River Distilling Co. is one of the oldest registered bourbon distilleries in Kentucky, founded in 1885 in Owensboro, Kentucky. Known as ‘The Whiskey Without Regrets,’ the distillery is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and is now part of the Lofted Spirits portfolio. Green River produces a full range of Kentucky whiskeys, all distilled and aged on-site in some of the state’s oldest rickhouses, with their Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon earning the title of Best Bourbon in the World at the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition.
Spirits
Full Proof Bourbon
A barrel-strength 117.3 proof version of the high-rye recipe, bottled without added water to deliver bolder spice, thicker mouthfeel, and a longer, more complex finish while maintaining the same core flavor profile.
Honey-Finished Bourbon
A bourbon made with real 4-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon and locally sourced honey added directly to the barrel, allowing time to meld the real bourbon with real honey for a naturally sweetened expression.
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
A 90 proof high-rye bourbon crafted with 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley, featuring warming spice, vanilla, caramel, and chocolate-coated peppermint with a rich golden-amber pour and lingering mouthfeel.
Kentucky Straight Rye
A bold 95 proof rye whiskey made with 95% rye and 5% malted barley, presenting bright citrus, fresh mint, rye spice, and a clean herbal finish with soft oak tones in rich auburn color.
Kentucky Wheated Bourbon
An award-winning 90 proof wheated bourbon (World’s Best Bourbon 2025) using 70% corn, 21% wheat, and 9% malted barley, offering peach, apricot, caramel, toffee, and hazelnut with a soft, honeyed finish.
Single Barrel Bourbon
Hand-selected individual barrels of Green River’s high-rye bourbon, offering a unique expression from a single cask with the characteristic spice and vanilla-forward profile of the flagship bourbon.
Single Barrel Wheated
Hand-selected individual barrels of the award-winning wheated bourbon recipe, providing a distinctive expression from one cask with the softer, sweeter character of wheat-forward bourbon.
Toasted Double Oak
A special expression featuring double toasted oak treatment, enhancing the whiskey’s flavor profile through extended barrel interaction.
Wheated Full Proof Bourbon
A barrel-strength 109.3 proof wheated bourbon crafted from hand-selected barrels, delivering rich caramel, vanilla, citrus, and baking spice with a soft full finish and just enough proof heat.