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COCKTAIL CLASS

HOURS Mon-Fri at 3pm CST Sat at 2pm CST

COST $55 per person

BARREL THIEVING​

Taste three products, pulled directly from hand selected barrels on this “behind the scenes” tour, which includes a take-home Green River Glencairn glass.

HOURS Tue-Fri at 1:30pm & 3:30pm CST

COST $45 per person

DISTILLERY TOUR

28 acres of bourbon whiskey production, barrel storage, and history. See it all, from grain unloading to barrel dumping, then taste a few of our products.

HOURS Tues-Sat at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm CST (3pm tour not available on Saturdays)

COST $20 per person

Relax in the comfort of our tasting room while you learn a brief history of the facility and taste three of our Green River Distilling Company bourbons in our beautifully renovated visitor center bar. 

HOURS Mon – bottom of every hour from 9am – 3pm CST Tues – Friday at 10:30am and 12:30pm CST Sat – 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm CST

COST $12 per person

SINGLE BARREL DISTILLERY TOUR​

Join our Head Distiller, Aaron Harris, for a behind the scenes look at whiskey production at Green River Distilling Co.  With this experience, each guest will receive  a Single Barrel (119 proof) bottle of Head Distiller’s Pick #2 and  a complimentary Glencairn glass.

HOURS Last Friday of each month at 2pm

COST $125 per person

VISIT THE COCKTAIL LOUNGE & GIFT SHOP

No reservations necessary! Stop in and try some of our signature cocktails or a Green River flight. Swing through the gift shop to take home any of our expressions, as well as premium apparel and barware.

Monday – Friday: 9am to 5pm CST Saturday: 9am to 4pm CST Sunday: Closed

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Have a special event? Bring your reception, corporate event, or any special occasion to one of the elegant private event spaces at the 10th oldest distillery in Kentucky. Drop us a line to learn more. 

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“ The tour was small and intimate, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. ” in 19 reviews

“ At the tasting we were blown away with the smoothness of the Bourbon and the Honey bourbon was out of this world!! ” in 25 reviews

“ Trish and Taylor knowledgeable, personable, and very patient with us as we posted them both questions throughout the tour! ” in 5 reviews

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Just opened! Visit this historical distillery and get a behind-the-scenes look into both traditional bourbon whiskey production and our exclusive TerrePURE® rapid maturation technology. 26 acres of bourbon whiskey production, barrel storage, and history (did you know there has been a distillery here since 1885?). See it all, from grain unloading to barrel dumping. Open each weekday for public tours and tastings. …

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Went to Green river distillery for a barrel thieving tour and cocktail making class. Both were excellent. On the barrel thieving tour we were given a full tour of the distillery and got to sample the bourbon straight from the barrel which was a lot of fun to do. The cocktail class we learned how to make an old fashioned and a bourbon sunrise. Brad gave us the tour and Hannah taught us how to make our cocktails. Was a great afternoon. Would definitely come back.

We took the Insiders tour with a cask tasting. I learned so much from our tour guide. Our group was small, limited to eight people, and afterwards we enjoyed sitting at the bar and trying a few different cocktails. None of the buildings are air-conditioned, except for the main area/bar, so be prepared if you go during hot weather because you will sweat. They provided all the bottled water that we could drink. If you want to take the Insiders tour, you definitely want to make reservations before you go .

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A unplanned visit that I thought would be, pop in, get a bottle and go, turned into at least 2 hours. The staff is so friendly and funny we just hung out. Had a great visit. Next vacation we'll plan better and take the tour.

Tim the tour guide was fantastic! He made the experience very personal, and was very knowledgeable and informative too. One thing I would recommend is having a breakfast or a meal prior to coming in because otherwise the tastings will go to your stomach. But you know what? To each their own! We had a drink at the bar prior to the tour (the old fashion, the tea, and the gold rush: all fantastic!) Green River has done a fantastic job at keeping to its roots as the 10th distillery in Kentucky in its buildings and its ambiance. River has a wonderful campus and vibe, and I would definitely come back and invite our friends! Let's go!!

The thieving tour is fun and informative. Plus you get to sample four different whiskey brands.

We had such a fun time and the staff were incredible here! Everyone knew us by name and were the most friendly people we've experienced on the Bourbon Trail. The decor inside was beautiful and comforting. We even got a tasty drink before we began our tour! It's 5 o'clock somewhere! We definitely want to come back again for a tour soon.

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We had an amazing time during our tour. Tim the Tour Guide was very witty and fun to be around. The entire staff was pleasant and took the time to answer questions, even though they had their jobs to do. The grounds are beautiful and you can feel the history as you walk around on the tour!!!

Tim the Tour Guide with my father as they discuss woodworking !

We bought a couple of pours of their whiskey at the bar. The employee that waited on us was very friendly and told us all about the history of the distillery. It was a very good visit.

This is Owensboro's hidden gem. Take the tour. Taylor the guide is very knowledgeable, and answers all questions. I lived in Owensboro for yrs and its literally the most interesting thing in town.

Took a tour tasted, some bourbon, and had a GREAT time!! Ask for tour guide Tim! He really made the tour! Full of info! We'll definitely be back for another round!

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Green River Distilling Tour Review

• February 9, 2024
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Green River Distilling Co. 10 Distillery Road Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 691-9001 greenriverwhiskey.com Tour / Review

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Green River Distilling Co Began In 1885

The story of Green River Distilling Co. began back in 1885 when J.W. McCulloch first distilled his Green River Whiskey. Interestingly, his slogan was “The Whiskey Without A Headache”. For obvious reasons, the use of this spurious slogan was not allowed to stand, and so today’s version is “Whiskey without Regrets”.  Although one could dispute this as well; it sort of reminds me of “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”.  Let’s hope it’s true!

A Brief But Complex History

The complex history of the Green River Distillery began with its virtual destruction by fire in 1918. Rebuilt after Prohibition, the five brothers of the Medley family purchased the property in 1940  and operated it as the Medley Distilling Company. In 1959 the family sold the business to Renfield Importers, LTD although the Medleys continued to run the distillery. From 1978 to 2007, the property sold 5 more times. Finally, in 2014, the defunct distillery, now weatherworn, was purchased by the Terressentia Corporation. The revitalization process began and the company named its new distillery the O.Z. Tyler Distillery in honor of the company founder.

Since then it has come full circle. In September 2020, the distillery rebranded when it was able to procure the rights to the Green River Distilling Company brand from Rob McCulloch, the great-grandson of J.W. McCulloch. Thereafter, Green River Distilling Co. found life once again under its original name and at its ancestral home while claiming its original Distilled Spirits Plant number, DSP-KY 10. The final transition for the company occurred in 2022 when Bardstown Bourbon Company purchased Green River Distilling and its brand.

A Variety of Tours & Experiences Are Offered At Green River Distillery

Green River Distilling offers several visitor experiences at its distillery, with some similarities to the types that are offered at Bardstown Bourbon Company. As of January 2024, the Distillery Tour is offered Tuesdays through Saturdays at 9a, 11a, 1p & 3p Central Time . On Saturdays, there is no 3 pm tour. Cocktail Classes are offered Mondays through Fridays at 3p, and on Saturdays at 2p, Central Time . A Barrel Thieving Experience, which includes a take-home Glencairn glass, is offered Tuesdays through Fridays at 2 pm Central Time . Last but not least, the Sit & Sip experience, which is a tasting with a history lesson, is offered Mondays at the bottom of every hour from 9a to 3p and Tuesdays through Saturdays at 10:30a & and 1:30p Central Time . ( Times and Dates for Tours, Tastings & Experiences May Vary, So Always Check Directly With The Green River Distillery or The Green River Distilling Web Site . )

Industrial Yet Historic

Green River Distilling is located in Owensboro, KY, a short distance from downtown. As we approached the main gate of the campus, the view was most certainly industrial yet there was also a strong historic feel. We soaked in a wide-angle view of the spacious grounds. There were barrelhouses off to the right and the main production buildings were easily recognized straight ahead in the distance.  After clearing the main gate, we headed down the lengthy drive to the visitor center, which is located at the back of the campus. The very helpful gentleman in the guardhouse at the main gate made sure we headed in the correct direction. 

The Green River Distilling Visitor Center

On our first visit, we arrived at the visitor center just before our tour’s start time. The building originally was home to the historic Green River bottling facility. The space is quite large and today houses visitor check-in, a gift shop, and a cocktail bar. It also serves as Green River’s event space. Had we been a little earlier, we would have had time for a drink at the cocktail bar. Drinks are allowed on the tour, so there’s no need to rush to finish it. We met our tour guide, Caryn (now the National Brand Ambassador for Green River Distilling), in the large entry area, and promptly headed back with the rest of our group to the modest-sized historical room. This room has been updated since our first visit and houses old Green River memorabilia along with storytelling barrel heads which help to explain its history.

First, Some Green River History, Then On With The Tour

Once we were had all arrived in the room, Caryn regaled us with the colorful history of the distillery and the people involved. The barrel heads help to provide an easy-to-follow timeline, while the numerous old bottles and newspaper stories offered a great feel for the Green River Distillery of long ago. With some distillery insight under our belts, we headed outside the visitor’s center for the start of the walking portion of the tour. Our first stop was directly in front of the visitor center doors. Caryn pointed out the retired coal smokestack, which was a remnant from the Old Medley Distillery. This stack along with a second (no longer standing), provided the power that the distillery needed to operate. She then moved on to describe the role of the large tower standing before us.  The tower houses the hammer mill and the grain hopper, with both being elevated so that gravity can help move those grains along.

Let’s Head Into The Distillery

Our next stop brought us inside the distillery. We headed up a short flight of stairs, where we could look down on the three 12,000-gallon cookers. Although the area imparts an older industrial feel, the distillery has unquestionably entered the 21st century. At one time, a large control panel with knobs and dials, looking like it came out of a 1950’s sci-fi movie, lived in the middle of the room. It has since been removed, and today operations are controlled via a high-tech computer system. The 41 foot tall, 54 inch diameter Vendome column still is immediately adjacent to the cookers and panel. Also on this platform is the doubler, which is the original from the Medley Distillery and one item still in use today. It’s very close quarters in here!

Moving on to the fermentation room, we learned that to keep the giant still supplied with “distiller’s beer”, Green River Distilling has 27 fermenters, each just shy of 16,000-gallon capacity. Fermentation takes 3 days to reach the desired 8% ABV. Once fermentation is complete, the distiller’s beer is then transferred to the beer well, where it awaits distillation. The first distillation takes place in the large column still, with the “low wine” coming out at 120 proof. Then it is off to the doubler to reach a final proof of 138. This “high wine” heads to the spirit tanks where the proof is brought back down to 120 for barreling.

Green River Distilling Has Two Types Of Rickhouses

With stops at Rickhouse A and barrel dumping, we learn something unique about Green River Distilling’s process. They use both side-fill and end-fill barrels. The side-fill barrels are stored on their sides in traditional ricks. The 28-acre distillery campus has 5 clay tile rickhouses and 1 wood frame rickhouse with metal siding, all with traditional ricks. The end-fill barrels are stored vertically on pallets and stored in metal-sided rickhouses. Currently, Green River has 19 metal palletized warehouses in nearby Beaver Dam, KY. Two new traditional 58,000 barrel rickhouses are also in the works in Hartford, KY. After aging, regardless of their storage method, the barrels are transported to Bardstown, KY. There they are dumped and the bourbon is bottled on the state of the art bottling line at the Bardstown Bourbon Company . It is then packaged, and sent off for distribution.

Let’s Taste Some Whiskey!

Time for the tasting!  We headed back to the visitor center and into a different small room where 3 tasting glasses were set out for each of us who were tasting.  At the time, this distillery was one of the few that offered a Designated Driver option, so not everyone was partaking. Green River contract distills for many different brands, and some of those were included in our tasting. On our 2021 visit we tried Kentucky 10, a wheated bourbon; Yellow Banks, a rye bourbon; and Quarter Horse Rye, a rye whiskey. We were also offered our choice of a fourth pour and were able to select either Bradshaw Bourbon , Humble Bee, or Ladder Nine. Caryn led the tasting with skill, describing each taste, and inquiring about tasters’ thoughts on the samples. This wrapped up the tour and we were then free to visit the gift shop to buy some swag, and of course, whiskey.

Today, the tasting takes place in a nicely appointed tasting room along the right side of the visitor center, and the whiskeys samples are more reflective of Green River’s current offerings. The current tasting line up includes: Green River Wheated Bourbon, Green River High-Rye Bourbon, Green River Rye Whiskey and a Single Barrel Bourbon.

We very much enjoyed our visit to Green River Distilling Company. From the old-school clay tile brick buildings to the cold industrial look of the grain system, the distillery’s setting is unique and yet quite pleasing to the eye. It’s exciting to see a long ago forgotten piece of Kentucky distilling history brought back to life!  Add them to your list for when you are in the  Owensboro  area! They are a must for bourbon and history enthusiasts alike. Cheers!🥃

Thank you to Caryn Wells for the welcoming hospitality and excellent tours during our visits!

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We hope you have enjoyed our Green River Distilling Distillery Tour Review! Next, why not learn about Green River Distilling’s sister distillery in our Bardstown Bourbon Company Tour Review ! Also, you can read about their latest whiskey release in our Green River Rye Review !

Original Green River Distilling Co visit, April 2021. Updated October 2023, February 2024.

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The Green River Distillery, now restored to its former glory, is flowing with Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a glowing, amber example of Kentucky craftsmanship. It’s a rounder, smoother, higher rye bourbon whiskey blend made with corn grown in the same Kentucky countryside and the same limestone-filtered water that J.W. McCulloch used in his secret recipe, aged at least four years under the same warm Kentucky sun.

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O.Z. Tyler Distillery

The site of O.Z. Tyler Distillery has been the home of many famous distilleries for more than 100 years. Brands like Green River, Ezra Brooks, Mellow Corn, Medley Brother, Kentucky Beau, Old Medley and Five Brothers all called the Owensboro distilling site home at some point. Named for chemist and inventor Orville Zelotes Tyler III, this western Kentucky distillery makes whiskeys refined with modern techniques.

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Tour the working spirits facility to learn about the scientific processes behind O.Z. Tyler products. By utilizing TerrePURE technology, innovative techniques help remove impurities and speed aging for these modern spirits.

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Kentucky bourbon, honey-flavored bourbon and rye whiskey are often available for sampling.

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Where is O.Z. Tyler Bourbon made?

O.Z. Tyler Bourbon is made at 10 Distillery Road in Owensboro, Ky.

Who owns O.Z. Tyler Distillery?

O.Z. Tyler Distillery is owned by TerrePURE ® Kentucky Distillers Inc., a subsidiary of Terressentia Corporation.

What bourbons and whiskeys does O.Z. Tyler produce?

O.Z. Tyler Distillery is produced here.

Is O.Z. Tyler Distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail?

Yes, O.Z. Tyler Distillery is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

Which distilleries are near O.Z. Tyler?

There are no distilleries in the immediate area of O.Z. Tyler in Owensboro, which is west of Louisville, south of Evansville, Ind., and north of Nashville, Tenn.

Where can I find out more about O.Z. Tyler Distillery?

Learn about O.Z. Tyler at oztylerdistillery.com .

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Duke Spirits will open a tasting room and John Wayne-focused visitor experience at O.Z. Tyler Distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky, in the spring of 2020. The distillery is currently filling barrels for Duke's lineup of bourbon and rye.

Duke Spirits and O.Z. Tyler Distillery to Open Tasting Room and John Wayne Experience

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The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is in for some old Hollywood flair, as Duke Spirits and Owensboro, Kentucky's O.Z. Tyler Distillery will open the Duke Tasting Room and John Wayne Experience in April 2020. Owensboro is a bit far from the majority of the bourbon trail—more than a two-hour drive from Louisville and Lexington—but the new visitor experience could be worth the trek for fans of The Duke—both the bourbon and the man who famously went by that name, legendary actor John Wayne .

Duke Spirits was founded by Ethan Wayne, John Wayne's youngest son, and Chris Radomski. According to Radomski, upon sorting through vaults of his late father's belongings, Wayne discovered an impressive liquor collection, including bourbon. He also found several bottles of unlabeled whisky, which were apparently John Wayne's own experiments and attempts at blending bourbon. Radomski and a team of winemakers and mixologists analyzed the flavor profile of one of these experiments that was marked "1962," and that served as the inspiration for Duke Kentucky Straight bourbon. Duke Spirits also offers two other expressions: Grand Cru Kentucky Reserve bourbon and Grand Cru Double Barrel rye.

Beyond the bourbon, the John Wayne Experience will offer something out-of-the-ordinary for the average distillery visitor center, featuring a variety of memorabilia from Wayne's life, including photos, artwork, correspondence with world leaders, and costumes. The Duke Tasting Room will have a bar stocked with all Duke Spirits expressions and offer specialty cocktails. Visitors will also be able to tour O.Z. Tyler Distillery, which will continue to operate a separate tasting room featuring its own whiskeys. And while it will cost to purchase a cocktail or a bottle of whiskey at the distillery, Radomski stresses that admission into the John Wayne Experience will be free.“Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon, so what we're looking to do is to create a great American experience and bourbon experience,” Radomski says, noting that though several visitor centers already draw crowds along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, “adding the historical components of The Duke will set it apart and make it a little bit different—a reason for people to come.”

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Wheel Horse is crafted and matured at the historic Green River Distilling Company in Owensboro, Kentucky. As the 10th oldest permitted distillery in the state (DSP-KY-10), Green River has a rich history that dates back to the late 1800s.

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Our sour mash whiskeys are distilled in copper stills and aged in 53-gallon new charred oak barrels.

Crafted in owensboro

Wheel Horse is distilled and matured at Green River Distilling Company in western Kentucky.

high proof, non-chill filtered

Our whiskeys are bottled at a minimum of 101 proof and without chill filtration, to preserve the true flavor of the spirit.

OUR WHISKEYS

Wheel horse bourbon.

94 POINTS - Whisky Advocate Top 20 Whiskies of the Year - Whisky Advocate GOLD - SF Spirits Competition 9.0, RECOMMENDED - American Whiskey Magazine

Our sour mash, small batch Bourbon whiskey is made from 70% corn, 21% rye and 9% malted barley. It's distilled in copper stills then matured in hand-selected, 53-gallon, charred oak barrels for a minimum of four years. Like all of our small batch whiskeys, Wheel Horse Bourbon is bottled at 101 proof and without chill filtration.

Regular price $34.99

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Wheel Horse Rye

94 POINTS - NY INT'L SPIRITS COMPETITION GOLD - SF SPIRITS COMPETITION

Wheel Horse Rye is the first aged rye to come out of the historic Green River Distilling Co. This sour mash whiskey is made from 95% rye and 5% malted barley. It's distilled in copper stills then matured in hand-selected, 53-gallon, charred oak barrels. Like all of our small batch whiskeys, Wheel Horse Rye is bottled at 101 proof and without chill filtration.

Wheel Horse Bourbon Cigar Blend (LIMITED)

Our limited release Fall 2023 bottling (only 3,000 bottles produced) is a 4-5 year Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in a combination of Armagnac, Sherry and Port casks. The whiskey was in finishing barrels for approximately 6-8 months, and was bottled at 101 proof, non-chill filtered.

Regular price $42.99

only -15 left in stock

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What the critics are saying, "a true crowd pleaser, but i'd prefer to drink this one all to myself.", "delicious there is definitely a new rye in the game. you're not going to want to miss this one.", - whiskeyconsensus.com, "the future is bright for wheel horse whiskey", - the bourbon enthusiast, "i think [wheel horse rye] could have challenged for the top spot in our bling tasting of budget rye whiskeys had it been available then.", - paste magazine, [wheel horse bourbon] should be on everyone's short list to watch for.", - breaking bourbon, follow @wheelhorsewhiskey on social.

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