Is this the new ultimate summer sipper, or just another overly sweet flavored whiskey? Today, we are diving into a brand new media bottle release from the 10th oldest registered distillery in Kentucky: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey!
Unlike heavily sweetened liqueur blends or brands that rely on artificial flavorings, Green River Honey takes a fundamentally different, completely honest approach. Master Blender Dan Callaway and the team take genuine four-year-old Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon and pour 100% real, raw, unfiltered local honey directly into the barrel. They let time and natural barrel interaction do all the work—no shortcuts, no artificial coloring, and no post-production blending additives.
The proprietary honey blend is procured in partnership with Above the Dirt Garden and Honey Shop, a Kentucky Proud™, beekeeper-owned business working with family apiaries across the Midwest and South.
At an incredibly approachable MSRP of just $24.99 and a perfect cocktail-ready 92 proof, this expression stands out in a category often defined by low-proof shortcuts. We break down the incredible legs and mouthfeel, the unexpected spice on the finish, and discuss whether a future single barrel or full proof expression could be on the horizon!
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🍹 Signature Cocktail Recipe: Green River Honey Gold Rush
Bring the cocktail lounge experience home with this versatile, balanced foundation:
- 2 oz Green River Honey Finished Bourbon
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio)
- Instructions: Shake vigorously with ice. Strain over a single large ice cube into a rocks glass. Garnish with a fancy lemon wheel if you want to dress it up!
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Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey
- Classification: Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Natural Flavors
- Company: Lofted Spirits
- Distillery: Green River Distilling Co. (DSP-KY-10) — Owensboro, Kentucky
- Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 21% Rye, 9% Malted Barley
- Age: 4 Years
- Proof: 92 Proof (46% ABV)
- MSRP: $24.99 (750mL)
- Released: May 15, 2026
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NOTE: Thank you to Lofted Spirits and Green River Distilling for providing this bottle for review. Your Bourbon Journey maintains strict editorial independence; samples are accepted for educational and review purposes only and are never a guarantee of a favorable review.
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