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Review: Green River Single Barrel – Cask Strength
Selected with purpose, crafted with character
This cask-strength single barrel from Green River highlights everything the modern distillery is doing right—big flavor, confident structure, and a maturity well beyond its years. Adding even more meaning to the bottle, $5 from every sale is donated to support the First Responder Bourbon Society, making this release not just a standout pour, but one that gives back to a worthy cause.
Nose:
Warm waves of caramel and brown sugar lead the way, followed by honeycomb and toasted corn—classic Green River sweetness. As the glass opens, deeper notes of baked apple, seasoned oak, and gentle rye spice emerge. Hints of butterscotch and roasted peanut add a comforting, dessert-like depth.
Palate:
Dense and bold, the first sip delivers rich toffee, vanilla custard, and caramelized sugars before transitioning into cinnamon, cracked pepper, and oak-driven spice. The cask-strength proof provides a strong but refined backbone, amplifying flavors of dark fruit, toasted barrel, and chocolate-coated pecans. Complex yet balanced, it evolves with each sip.
Finish:
Long, warm, and layered. Vanilla bean, charred oak, and baking spice linger, accented by touches of molasses, dried cherry, and a pleasant woodsy grip. A lasting caramel sweetness carries the finish all the way through.
Overall:
This Green River Cask Strength Single Barrel is a striking example of the distillery’s rising craftsmanship—bold without being brash, sweet without being heavy, and full of the kind of character only a single barrel can offer. Coupled with the charitable support for the First Responder Bourbon Society, it’s a bottle that delivers exceptional flavor and meaningful purpose in every pour.
Review: Green River Single Barrel – Cask Strength
Selected with purpose, crafted with character
This cask-strength single barrel from Green River highlights everything the modern distillery is doing right—big flavor, confident structure, and a maturity well beyond its years. Adding even more meaning to the bottle, $5 from every sale is donated to support the First Responder Bourbon Society, making this release not just a standout pour, but one that gives back to a worthy cause.
Nose:
Warm waves of caramel and brown sugar lead the way, followed by honeycomb and toasted corn—classic Green River sweetness. As the glass opens, deeper notes of baked apple, seasoned oak, and gentle rye spice emerge. Hints of butterscotch and roasted peanut add a comforting, dessert-like depth.
Palate:
Dense and bold, the first sip delivers rich toffee, vanilla custard, and caramelized sugars before transitioning into cinnamon, cracked pepper, and oak-driven spice. The cask-strength proof provides a strong but refined backbone, amplifying flavors of dark fruit, toasted barrel, and chocolate-coated pecans. Complex yet balanced, it evolves with each sip.
Finish:
Long, warm, and layered. Vanilla bean, charred oak, and baking spice linger, accented by touches of molasses, dried cherry, and a pleasant woodsy grip. A lasting caramel sweetness carries the finish all the way through.
Overall:
This Green River Cask Strength Single Barrel is a striking example of the distillery’s rising craftsmanship—bold without being brash, sweet without being heavy, and full of the kind of character only a single barrel can offer. Coupled with the charitable support for the First Responder Bourbon Society, it’s a bottle that delivers exceptional flavor and meaningful purpose in every pour.
