History

Green River was founded in 1885 by J.W. McCulloch and is the 10th oldest registered distillery in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10). The brand is known as The Whiskey Without Regrets and has over the years won international awards. In 1913 Green River became the official whiskey for the U.S. Marine Hospital for 18 years due to its high quality, and in 1915 the slogan was changed to The Whiskey Without A Headache. In 1918 a fire broke out and destroyed more than 40,000 barrels. After Prohibition the distillery was rebuilt in 1933, and the brand changed the slogan to The Whiskey Without Regrets. Distribution ended in 1955, and from 1956-1993 the distillery was inactive. In 2014 reconstruction began, and in 2016 production was resumed at the site where it started 131 years ago. In 2022 Green River Bourbon was released, and in 2023 distribution was expanded to 25 states. In 2024 the brand added Rye to its range, and Green River stands today as Pride of Owensboro.

Production / Manufacturing

The distillery is located in Owensboro and produces a Kentucky straight bourbon that is fermented and aged on-site. They use locally grown grain for the production, and the entire process takes place on-site. Grain to Glass. In addition to their own production, Green River also offers contract production through Lofted Spirits, which enables mashbill design, private labels, bottling, laboratory testing, and global logistics.

Products / Whiskey Series

• KY Straight Bourbon
• KY Wheated Bourbon
• FULL PROOF BOURBON
• Single Barrel Bourbon
• Single Barrel Wheated
• 1885 Bourbon
• Rye Whiskey

Visits / Experiences

Green River is described as The Whiskey Without Regrets, and visitors can take a tour of the distillery and taste the final product in the beautifully restored bars. Visitors can find the distillery at 10 Distillery Road, Owensboro, and the Tasting Room is located at 714 West Main St, Louisville.

Philosophy

• Heritage in every pour: A bold, timeless bourbon crafted with character. Born in Owensboro. Aged with pride.
• Grain to Glass: A commitment to controlling quality from raw materials to bottle.
• Award-Winning Flavor: Recognition from industry competitions and publications.
• No Regrets: An approach defined by pride and a long-lasting flavor.