This New Honey Bourbon Blew Us Away!

Is this the new ultimate summer sipper, or just another overly sweet flavored whiskey? Today, we are diving into a brand new media bottle release from the 10th oldest registered distillery in Kentucky: Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey! Unlike heavily sweetened liqueur blends or brands that rely on artificial flavorings, Green River Honey takes a fundamentally different, completely honest approach. Master Blender Dan Callaway and the team take genuine four-year-old Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon and pour 100% real, raw, unfiltered local honey directly into the barrel. They let time and natural barrel interaction do all the work—no shortcuts, no artificial coloring, and no post-production blending additives. The proprietary honey blend is procured in partnership with Above the Dirt Garden and Honey Shop, a Kentucky Proud™, beekeeper-owned business working with family apiaries across the Midwest and South. At an incredibly approachable MSRP of just $24.99 and a perfect cocktail-ready 92 proof, this expression stands out in a category often defined by low-proof shortcuts. We break down the incredible legs and mouthfeel, the unexpected spice on the finish, and discuss whether a future single barrel or full proof expression could be on the horizon! Have you spotted Green River Honey on the shelves yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! If you love what we do, don't forget to hit that Subscribe button, turn on notifications, and share this video with a fellow bourbon lover. Always remember to drink responsibly! Cheers! 🥂 🍹 Signature Cocktail Recipe: Green River Honey Gold Rush Bring the cocktail lounge experience home with this versatile, balanced foundation: * 2 oz Green River Honey Finished Bourbon * 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice * 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio) * Instructions: Shake vigorously with ice. Strain over a single large ice cube into a rocks glass. Garnish with a fancy lemon wheel if you want to dress it up! ### **Connect With Us & Support The Journey!** 🥃 **Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content:** https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 **Visit Our Website:** https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE HERE:** https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney 🎓 Want to earn a FREE Whiskey Certificate? Start your bourbon education journey with Whiskey University today! Take your first steps here: https://www.whiskeyuniv.com/first-steps ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey Classification:  Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Natural Flavors Company: Lofted Spirits Distillery: Green River Distilling Co. (DSP-KY-10) — Owensboro, Kentucky Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 21% Rye, 9% Malted Barley Age: 4 Years Proof: 92 Proof (46% ABV) MSRP: $24.99 (750mL) Released: May 15, 2026 (Note: The TTB requires the "with natural flavors" designation for barrel-finished honey bourbons, as shown on the label footprint) ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ 🎥VIDEO CHAPTERS: 0:00 Fly Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee! 0:31 First Impressions from BBQ & Barrels 0:58 Green River Honey Specs & TTB Labels 1:41 How It's Made: The 3 Types of Honey Bourbon 3:26 Examining the Pour: Color & Farrah Fawcett Legs 3:38 Nosing: Authentic Bourbon Notes 4:17 Tasting: Quintessential Kentucky Character 6:18 The Finish: Unexpected Cinnamon & Pepper Pops 7:12 Should Green River Make a Full Proof Version? 8:07 Visiting the Distillery Tasting Rooms & Speakeasy 8:39 Great for Cocktails - See Honey Gold Rush Cocktail Recipe 9:05 Thank you Green River - Well done! 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 ❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com NOTE: Thank you to Lofted Spirits and Green River Distilling for providing this bottle for review. Your Bourbon Journey maintains strict editorial independence; samples are accepted for educational and review purposes only and are never a guarantee of a favorable review. #GreenRiverBourbon #HoneyBourbon #BourbonReview #YourBourbonJourney #GreenRiverDistilling #FlavoredWhiskey #LoftedSpirits #GoldRushCocktail #WhiskeyReview #KentuckyBourbon #BourbonTasting #CraftWhiskey #BudgetBourbon #RealHoney #DrinkResponsibly