Bourbon Review: Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon

Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon arrives at 45% ABV; mash bill: 70% corn, 21% wheat, and 9% ma. We assessed it with care.

45% ABV; mash bill: 70% corn, 21% wheat, and 9% malted 2 and 6-row barley; MSRP 37.99. It opens with a scent of wheat and mown grass, with a slightly sour quality. There’s a harshness to the smell, and when I can get past it I can pick out a faint note of cigar. This is a pleasant riff on their straight bourbon which gives plenty to enjoy. The use of wheat gives some sourness to the taste, which l found to open up some decent flavor notes. There’s nothing harsh or medicinal to bring down the taste. At the same time, while it does everything well there’s nothing truly exceptional about it. Still, it’s priced aggressively and delivers solid value. If you’re curious about wheated bourbon, I think this is an easy recommendation. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Verdict

Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon is a modest offering that serves its purpose without distinction. Those seeking depth or complexity may wish to look elsewhere in this price bracket.