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    Green River Distilling

    4.9 (11 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bailey C.

    AMAZING experience on whiskey row. The ambiance is top notch, superstitious quirky, we loved it. Fortune teller machine, horseshoe coins, and our bartender did magic tricks while they were slow. How fun!!! Great seating area, mid century feel. We ordered Mrs American Rye: rye bourbon, apple cider, dried apple slice, (can't remember the rest). BUT it was so so good, perfect drink to start fall. The had amazing service, knowledgeable staff, told us about the owner, speakeasy (use the phone to access!), and provided entertainment. Gave us a glass of the original marchino cherries. delightful. Can't wait to come back!

    Cara P.

    Found our way into the secret speakeasy at Green River! Small space but so perfect. Loved picking the bartenders brain and lucky enough to have some other great people to chat with at the bar. Cocktails were delicious and inventive. Wish I lived closer to visit more often!

    Matthew B.

    Fun store, and really comfortable bar. Great place to drink a bourbon. Friendly staff and quick. Service

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    Megan K.

    I had a very nice time getting out of the heat and sitting on a stool, sipping on berry me in Kentucky. I feel like this is a hidden not so hidden gem since there are so few reviews! Def stop in and try their bourbon, it's delish. The fortune teller machine is cool to do as well.

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    Diane W.

    I can't believe there are no reviews here! " The whiskey with no regrets".., A solid 5 stars from this non bourbon drinker. We walked in for a tasting and were luckily accommodated as one was starting soon. The tasting boards are really cool- wooden and shaped like a horseshoe, their logo. I am not a bourbon drinker, but they gave me one anyway (sans drinks) but did place the paired candy on it ( sugar babies, Mike and Ike's, Toblerine chocolate). The presentation was extremely interesting and informative. I am always in awe at the knowledge breadth and depth of these presenters, and Derrick was no exception. He was fantastic, and I learned a lot (like exactly how to swirl, inhale, etc, different from wine). Very cool to learn that they are one of the 10 oldest distilleries in Kentucky, having kept their license valid even during the 20 years they were shut down ( prohibition, fire, if my memory serves me well), hence the DSP-KY-10. Marcus was also great, as well as the pretty long haired blonde ( I regret not asking her name: if anyone from GR sees this, please message me and I'll edit it appropriately). After the formal tasting ended, hubby tried the premixed old fashioned and rye tai, and got the latter. He also bought a half ounce taste of the special Army 250 Anniversary bourbon, which he proceeded to purchase a bottle. They sell the standard golf shirts, T's, magnets, drink related items and of course the main attraction, their bourbon. Cool thing: their ladies room mirror is bordered by their tokens! Thank you again to Derrick, Marcus and ? for a fun and informative tour.

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    What a great day getting to fill my own bottle! Staff all really nice, knowledgeable & helpful!

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