Nate was an awesome guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the distillery and of bourbon production. The tour was thorough and informative. Bourbon was very good. Great experience! read more

Got our own private tour at 9am because only the strong can start drinking bourbon for breakfast. Green River has an interesting history and love the horseshoe on the bottom of the bottle and learned about the coin game. read more

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We love touring Green River! Amazing bourbon especially love the new Rye! The folks there are awesome and the history to the Green River area here in Owensboro is great. read more

Really cool place, with a nice bar and a fun store. The tour is cool with really knowledgeable tour guides. The tasting is good, and between that and the bar you can try everything. Go get mutton bbq after read more

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This is a very beautiful distillery. Ashley, who was our tour guide for the barrel thieving, was wonderful and knowledgeable of showing us the ground.And the buildings. I had the greatest experience there out of any tour I have taken so far.I can't wait to go back and bring my wife with me. read more

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This was our first KY Bourbon Trail experience. We now plan on doing more. However, I think the Green River experience, along with our tour guide's (Nate) knowledge and expertise, will be difficult to match! First of all, the Green River grounds are simply stunning. Kudos to your groundskeepers! Next, the hour long tour, itself, was wonderful. Nate is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. He explained the history of your company, the industry, and the distillery process in such a way that both novices (like myself) and experts could both understand and appreciate. Nate is a wonderful representative of your brand. Finally, the tasting was wonderful. The care and craftsmanship is evident in your products. The whole experience was first class! read more

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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 . read more

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Drop by here, take a tour, drink the product and see what pride in workmanship is. Can't go wrong, cheers!

A must stop on the Bourbon Trail. Even though the location is a little out of the way from the majority of the distilleries on the Trail, the history, The amazing site and buildings, the area around Owensboro and especially the Green River Bourbon you can sample is all worth the extra miles! WE visited all three distilleries on the "Stateline Whiskey Tour" and enjoyed all three but this one the most. I suggest you ask for Hannah as your tour guide. She was great sharing the history of the site and families involved over the years and did was very knowledgeable about all the facets of the distilling process... I had been trying to get to Green River for two years because I love their Wheated Bourbon and was not disappointed as the visit was everything and much more that I was expecting! read more

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Fun tour, great history of the company and the important rules for making bourbon. Tasting was Fun for my son. read more

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Nate was a great tour guide and bartender. Tim was extremely nice and accommodating, answering our questions about the facility. Distillery's history, facility and grounds were impeccable. Not to mention the JUICE was also great. Enjoyed the whole experience and my wife claimed that of the 30+ distilleries we've been to, that Green River is her new favorite. Quite hi-praise... Thank you!! read more

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Great place to visit, I was there with my friends from high school (I graduated 35 years ago) and we had a great time. I loved the history of the place. read more

Hannah is a great tour guide. We really enjoyed our visit. The details were thorough but not boring.

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!! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

We stopped this morning to get a distillery stamps and their new full proof. Customer service was very good. The distillery is also very cool looking. Worth a stop. read more

Great tour and lots of history on Green Rivers. Enjoyed the tasting at the end of the tour.

Green River is definitely worth the trip!! Lots of fun bourbon history here! Nate gave an amazing tour!! He is very knowledgeable and entertaining, a wealth of experience and history! Ashley mixes excellent drinks!! Don't miss her Old Fashioned or Cherry Juleps!! Owensboro is a lovely place with a great waterfront, it was definitely worth the visit!! We even enjoyed a free concert by the river. No regrets here!! read more

A large distillery with an interesting history. A fun tour with the guide and good tasting.

This place was in the middle of a more run down type neighborhood. I was pleasantly surprised we arrived to see a beautiful sprawling distillery. The property was very clean, great landscaping, and all the buildings looked impressive! This is a must stop if you're on the whiskey tour or just passing through the area. The staff was very nice. They have a small bar, with overpriced drinks but you have to try one because you're at the Green River distillery! Tours were $20 per person. I skipped the tour, had a drink took picks and browsed the gift shop. I highly recommend this place! read more

Y'all... book a tour and go see Caryn (with a C) NOW! My husband and I have been to plenty of distilleries, but this was such a unique tour (barrel thieving tour) and the staff is so welcoming and informative. We had the best time here. This distillery is going to blow up as they are about to launch their flagship bourbon in the next few weeks. We can't wait because everything we tasted was wonderful... I can only imagine what this new bourbon will taste like :) Beautiful grounds, delicious cocktails at the bar, and great bourbon to sip on after your tour. Definitely put this on your list of places to check out on the bourbon trail!!! read more

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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!!! read more

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The people there were very friendly and accommodating. Bert knowledgeable about the bourbon.

Interesting tour led by Taylor, who did a wonderful job - really connecting you to the history of this distillery, the 10th one established in Kentucky & brought back to life in recent years. Historic grounds dating to 1885. Highly recommend if in the area. read more

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Great day trip! Tour was engaging and entertaining! We really appreciate that our underage daughter was welcomed, offered alternatives, and treated with respect. read more

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

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. read more

We were visiting Evansville and wanted to visit a distillery. I have recently seen Green River on the shelf in St. Louis, but never tasted it. We started off with a drink from the bar, Walnut Old Fashion and Mule were both very good. The tour was very cool, the female tour guide(forgot her name) was very informative and knowledgeable. She took several questions and had all the answers. Tasting was great, two future single barrel sampled were added was a pleasant surprise. Gift shop offered some nice items. Of course we left with both bottles and some merch! read more

There is not much traffic at this distillery. My friend and I were the only two. I think this has something to do with the fact it is a 2hr drive from the rest of the Bourbon Trail. They have a very unique way of distilling their liquor. read more

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Drove over from southern Illinois while on vaca with the family to check out this place. Very impressed overall with the staff and the facility. Taylor L gave an excellent tour and I got to pick up a bottle that is currently not sold in Illinois. If you're in the area and you enjoy bourbon definitely check this place out. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Well worth a tour if you are in OWensboro. Really cool to be able to walk the plant and see the WHOLE process and take pictures (Many distillers wont allow this especially the big boys). Saw all the investment that GR has done in past 10 years--they are going big but keeping the quality good. Great to see one of the rick houses and all the barrels Karen gave me private tour and was very knowledgeable. Great pour and didnt just talk about GR product but also explained how to really taste and smell bourbon I will be back for GR bottle ...they are going to tap their own in few months after being barreled for 5 years when they started back up. Must visit!! read more

Was driving on my way to Louisville and this was "sort of" on the way... When I drove on to the facility the guard at the security shack gave me a bit of a hassle, and also a temporary parking pass. (in the meantime what looked like a homeless person walked on with no issues) Security shack, parking pass... really? Minus one star for this. I have been to about 7 or 8 bourbon distilleries in KY and never experienced anything like this. They were kind of dead the day I was there, a lot of construction going on. The business was recently re-started just a few years ago under new management so when it comes to history, I am not too sure I would agree with some of the other reviews. The process of me getting to do a taster test was kind of off too. First I was greeted by a friendly lady and I explained why I was there, then sent to another staff member to pay, then back to the original woman I spoke with for the pepsi challenge/tasting. Did not seem very efficient. I am finding that all bourbon distilleries in KY have their "claim to fame" on why they are better than others... This one's claim is they use a special chemistry process. I dunno... Guess I just wasn't feeling it. There straight bourbon is good -- thus saving the review from a lower rating. read more

A great tour and friendly staff, would definitely recommend to someone else and would come back for another visit. read more

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The facilities are so charming, and Hannah was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the history behind the Green River products. We also appreciated the pricing being so good for such a high quality product. We plan to return to Green River for sure! read more

The tour guide was great and the entire experience was well worth it. I will definitely be back. read more

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We really enjoyed the tour, our guide Day was very knowledgeable about bourbon, and the bourbon process. And the Green River Bourbon was pretty good too!!! read more

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Stopped from out of town. Very cute place. Wish we had time to do a tour but could not stay. But stop by the gift shop. The lady working was so friendly and informational. Great tasting honeybee.. read more

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This place is pretty cool, and the yelp check in deal is super sweet! Per usual, the staff had no idea what the check in deal was, but they allowed us to use it anyway and get half off tours. We probably would've bought the full price anyway since this was our last stop on the bourbon trail and the only place in Owensboro. The tour was small and intimate, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. One of the better tours we've been on for sure. Seeing the distillery was a unique experience due to their terrapure process, which seems kinda sketchy but whatever. Their main building is cute and they have events in there from time to time that look fun. As far as their bourbon goes, it is a very nice mixing or maybe even sipping whiskey. Not much burn at all-which they say is due to the terrapure thing-but also not a whole lot of flavor. Very unoffensive but pleasant. Their rye tastes like moonshine and i was not a fan, but their super cheap bourbon had me going back for more. read more

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When I give a place 3 stars, it usually just means it was good but not outstanding. That's how O.Z. Tyler was. First impressions: it's further outside Owensboro than we though, it's quite a walk from visitor parking to the gift shop/tour starting point, and they don't really do separate tastings without the tour(they can but it didn't seem to be easy for them to do when we were there). Thankfully there was a check-in deal on Yelp that gave us nearly free tours/tastings but I would've been much more likely to pay a smaller fee for just a tasting. Once you've done a few distillery tours, they're mostly the same. This one did have the unique TerrePure system for filtering the liquor, so if you're interested in seeing that method it might be worth it. Unfortunately our tour guide couldn't elaborate on the process (I wanted to know more about the ultrasonic wave purification!! I am a scientist, after all...). It was also odd that we had to walk so far from the car to the gift shop through an active distillery.... lots of big trucks moving about so make sure they see you before walking in front of or behind them. The gift shop was very tiny and I wish they had some of their products from the previous distilling location (like they had a gin and a few others that would've been nice to get). The event space looks like it would be perfect for an office party or wedding reception! And their bathrooms were pretty fancy too. I wish our tour guide could've given us more details about the science behind the filtration process but I guess either they're not allowed to or she just didn't know. I probably won't go back to the distillery but it was a nice one if you're in the area and want some bourbon!! I do love their bourbon... not the rye as much, but the bourbon was perfect for sipping! Very smooth. read more