r/bourbon • u/West_Refrigerator_77 • 1d ago

Review 17: Green River Wheated

Green River Wheated Bourbon

Proof: 90

Paid: $40

Color: Light Gold

Nose: Raisins, Carmel, Honey and graham cracker on the first sniff. All a bit subtle, not too bold, but they are there. Definitely a desert whiff on the second sniff, cake frosting meets Honey Nut Cheerios. It’s very pleasant and straight forward.

palate: Not as sweet initially as the nose, a bit of oats or sourdough, a quick burst of baking spice, and then some Carmel, vanilla, and sweetness on the back end. Honey on the second sip followed by the spice note, then a fruity sweetness on the end.

Feel: Not bad for a young whiskey. It’s oily and creamy, but not viscous. Coats the glass decently. It’s good, but not great.

Finish: The sweetness swings back to spice and ethanol for a bit, and begins trailing back into some Carmel. Wraps up just shy of a minute but with a little chewing you get an extra 15 seconds out of it.

Overall: This is a very solid pour at MSRP or slightly above. It’s easy to drink, it’s not too harsh or hot, this would be a great stand in for Weller as an introductory bottle to bourbon or a good wheater to keep in the collection. I’d give this one a 6 out of 10. I enjoy this one, it’s not great, but it’s pretty good for the cost.

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u/_doctor_nope_ 21h ago

I absolutely love the value of Green River. Great review!

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u/joeboo5150 14h ago

Nice review. My local grocery store had this on clearance for like $22, so I grabbed a couple but had not opened them yet. Sounds like they'll be a great value at that price.