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Green River Kentucky Straight Rye

95 Proof (47.5% ABV) · Aged 4–6 Years

Quick Profile

Proof: 95 Proof (47.5% ABV)
ABV: 47.5%
Age: Aged 4–6 Years
Region: Kentucky
Mash Bill: Straight Rye

Flavor Profile

What to Expect: This bottle leans toward Spice, Fruity, and Herbal notes. Specific descriptors include black pepper, citrus peel, dried herbs, and mint.

Black Pepper Citrus Peel Dried Herbs Mint

Classic 95/5 Kentucky-distilled rye; fresh spearmint, orange peel, cracked black pepper, graham cracker, and herbal tea.

What Defines This Bottle

Proof

95 proof places this bottle in the 90–99.9 Proof range.

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Straight Rye: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley

Production Details

Disclosed production notes from Green River Distilling Co. -- structured, sourced facts, not a tasting review.

Cooperage: Charred New American White Oak from Independent Stave Company (Char #3 and Char #4), open-air stave seasoned.
Warehouse Notes: A combination of historic hollow clay-tile warehouses (which regulate temperature naturally) and traditional wood-and-metal rickhouses on the Owensboro campus.

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