A LEGACY REVIVED

1885

Green River Founded

J.W. McCulloch founded Green River Distillery, becoming the 10th oldest distillery licensed in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10)

 

1885

1901

Strikes Gold!

Green River Whiskey wins numerous international awards

 

1901

1907

Creating a legacy

Green River became the most advertised whiskey in the world

1907

1913

High Quality Medicinal Whiskey

 

Green River becomes the official whiskey of the U.S. Marine Hospital for 18 years because of its high-quality

1913

1915

The Whiskey Without Regrets

Widely advertised as “ The Whiskey Without A Headache” for its premium quality

1915

1917

Strikes More (and Literal) Gold!

The whiskey was so popular that 20 barrels were once traded for interest in a Colorado gold mine that panned out, earning Green River the title “most expensive spirit or whiskey ever sold” 

1917

1918

Oh Noes!

At the height of its reign, a mysterious fire reduced the distillery empire to ashes and destroyed more than 40,000 barrels of whiskey within three hours.

1918

1933

Post-Prohibition

The distillery is rebuilt and the brand is sold off to another company. After Prohibition, no medical claims can be made with alcohol so the slogan is changed to “The Whiskey Without Regrets”

1933

1955

End of an Era

Green River Bourbon eventually stops distribution  

1955

1956-1993

Goes Dark

The distillery changes hands several times, and is eventually abandoned

1956-1993

2014

Like the Legend of the Phoenix

The distillery begins reconstruction, preserving as much of the original facility as possible. 

2014

2016

…And We’re Back!

Once again Green River Whiskey is distilled where it originally started, 131 years ago

2016

2022

In the bottle and on the shelves

Green River Distilling Co. releases Green River Bourbon to the world once again

2022

2023

The Pride of Owensboro

Green River Distilling Co. expands distribution to 25 states and releases Green River Wheated Bourbon and Green River Single Barrel. Today we welcome guests to visit our hallowed grounds and experience one of the best distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

2023

2024

Full Family

Green River adds Rye to the family, along with the Wheated and Single Barrel expressions.

2024

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Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 691-9001

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