We’ve been writing about Inexperienced River for years, nearly because it bought began again in 2016 underneath the O.Z. Tyler title. Final 12 months we even checked out an nearly prepared preview bottling of Inexperienced River’s eponymous bourbon, comprised of a mash of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% barley.
Now Inexperienced River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is right here, made fully in Owensboro, Kentucky and formally available on the market, albeit with no formal age assertion. (Let’s name it 4 years previous.)
I used to be an enormous fan of the prerelease bottling, although that was bottled at 117 proof. How does Inexperienced River current at a a lot tamer 90 proof? Let’s discover out.
I’m happy to report there’s nonetheless tons to love right here. Almond and nougat notes are evident on a nostril that gives ample spice and a wholesome grassy high quality pushed by the rye. A mild grind of pepper provides only a trace of warmth, but it surely’s by no means overwhelming. The palate is sweeter than the fairly grassy nostril would recommend, with notes of marzipan and vanilla outstanding, transferring from there to cinnamon-swirled applesauce. Some popcorn and peanut right here, as is to be anticipated, however each play second fiddle to the sooner parts. The rye is abundantly accounted for, an enormous pop of charred grass and a few bay leaf heading up the end. And but there’s nonetheless room for a touch of maple and butterscotch on the conclusion.
A lot happening and many to take pleasure in — and a modest shift from the pre-release bottling we noticed in 2021. In any respect of $30, I’ve zero downside recommending this as a home mixer.
90 proof.
A- / $30 / greenriverdistilling.com
Inexperienced River Bourbon
$30
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