Green River US Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon Review

Green River
Army 250^th Anniversary Bourbon
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Blend of 4-7 year old barrels
111.1 Proof
SRP: $49.99
Review

Please enjoy our Green River Army 250^th Anniversary Bourbon review!

With a distinctive mashbill, robust proof, and proceeds supporting soldiers, this Green River release is more than just another bourbon.

Introduction:

The U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775. To commemorate the 250^th anniversary of its founding, Green River Distilling Co. has released a special bourbon with a unique mashbill and proof point. Join Ed and Dean as we taste the Green River Army 250^th Anniversary Bourbon. If you would like to watch the YouTube version of our review, you can do so here.

The Specifics

Green River Army 250^th Anniversary Bourbon is a small batch blend of 4- to 7-year-old barrels made from a mashbill of 77% corn, 14% rye and 9% malted barley. This product is officially licensed by the U.S. Army and will be available at Army bases, the Green River Distillery in Owensboro and tasting room in Louisville, Kentucky, along with select retail locations. It is expected to be available for approximately one year. A portion of proceeds will directly enhance the quality of life for soldiers and their families including wellbeing, sports, fitness, libraries, entertainment and recreation.

Tasting Notes – Green River Army 250^th Anniversary Bourbon Review

🛏 Rested for 15 minutes in a Glencairn glass

👉🏻Nose:
Ed: Moderately sweet with brown sugar, rich caramel, pears and perhaps Juicy Fruit gum; rye spices – mainly cloves; hint of dark stone fruit; dry cedar once acclimated & tart orange after a few sips; alcohol vapor light for the proof
Dean: Fruity with notes of pear, green apple and cherry. Some notes of oak, tea, butterscotch and faint leather developed as time passed. Light ethanol vapor for the proof.

👉🏻Taste:
Ed: Fairly sweet; cloves, caramel, simple syrup, sweet pears, Juicy Fruit gum
Dean: Cherry cola, grapes, raisins with hints of apple; cinnamon spice mid-palate with a bit of lime at the end.

👉🏻Finish:
Ed: Fairly dry, dry wood, mild barrel char, white pepper spice; long with lingering flavors, spice and lingering sweetness; pleasant warmth
Dean: Medium finish with oak and dryness up front, transitioning to a mild spice at the end

Summary – Green River Army 250^th Anniversary Bourbon Review

Ed: The flavors in this pour evolve with each sip. The nose starts out fairly sweet, with rich flavors, pears, hints of juicy fruit gum and dark stone fruits, but later on cedar becomes quite noticeable, and the nose less rich. Later still, tart orange peel becomes evident. The taste is a nice mix of sweetness and fruit at first, becoming spicier and more dry in the finish.

Dean: I was pleased with the complexity and variety of fruit notes that complemented the traditional oak and vanilla undertones. It drank well for the proof and I wish some of the tastes would have stayed into the finish longer.

Conclusion:

If you’re a bourbon drinker – which you likely are since you are reading this review – this is an excellent way to honor the Army’s 250^th Anniversary. As an added bonus, some of the proceeds will go to help those in the US Army. Green River Army 250^th Anniversary Bourbon has a unique mashbill and proof point for a Green River product, and the result is a pour that we both really enjoyed. If you like Green River’s bourbon, and want to try something a little different while supporting the US Army at the same time, you’ll want to give this release a try. Have you had it? What did you think? Cheers!🥃

I hope you have enjoyed our Green River Army 250^th Anniversary Bourbon review! You can learn more about this bourbon and the events surrounding its release in our other articles: Green River Distilling Celebrates US Army’s 250th Anniversary with Commemorative Whiskey Release and Green River Distilling Co. Honors U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary with Commemorative Whiskey ‘First Sip’ Ceremony. If you would like to learn more about the distillery, then check out our Green River Distilling Tour Review. And, finally, don’t miss their first finished release in our Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Review!

NOTE: This bottle was graciously provided by the brand for our review. We appreciate it!

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