Green River Distilling Company has released their latest bourbon crafted specifically for cocktail lovers: Green River 1885 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey! Building on the incredible success of Green River Full Proof, which has been received with an unprecedented response, they have created a new expression designed to become a staple in your favorite bars and restaurants.
A New Bourbon Experience
Green River 1885 offers the same exceptional value and quality you’ve come to know and love from Green River, and has been created specifically for everyday cocktails in an establishment near you. Available from August, this bourbon will initially be released in nine markets. Available Markets: Green River 1885 will be available in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan, Texas, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, you’ll encounter delicate hints of almond and zesty orange peel, mingling with warming cinnamon. The palate features lightly-spiced oak and clove, leading to a clean and welcoming finish with notes of caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and Honeycrisp apple. Crafted with a mash bill of 76% local corn, 15% rye, and 9% malted barley, Green River 1885 is aged a minimum of four years and presented at 85 proof (42.5% ABV). 1885 is offered in a 1L bottle for a suggested retail price of $21.99
The Perfect Bourbon for Cocktails
“Green River 1885 was blended with classic cocktails in mind, offering the ideal combination of flavor and value,” said Caryn Wells, National Brand Ambassador for Green River Distilling Co. “Like all Green River products, we honor our history while presenting bourbons that fit today’s drinking trends. It’s easy to say on your next cocktail order, ‘make mine an ’85.’”
