Green River distillery has just announced the impending release of their latest whiskey — Green River 1885 Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

If you’ve been paying attention to the bourbon world over the past few years, you might have noticed that Kentucky distillery Green River has made quite the name for themselves. They’ve managed to position themselves at the crossroads of quality and affordability that bourbon drinkers deeply appreciate.

Green River 1885 is specifically designed for the back bar. Anyone who has spent time behind the bar knows the importance of a good well bourbon. They also know how frustrating oddly shaped bottles can be when in the weeds. 

Green River 1885 comes packaged in bottle designed specifically for the well and is priced competitively at $22 for a liter. As a sipper, Green River’s other whiskeys are the way to go, but 1885 still has some punch to it. Bottled at 85 proof, it’s sweet and balanced with an emphasis on caramel and vanilla. It’s a versatile mixing bourbon that would be at home in any cocktail ranging from an Old Fashioned to a Paper Plane. 

“Green River 1885 was blended with classic cocktails in mind, and is the ideal combination of flavor and value,” said Caryn Wells, National Brand Ambassador for Green River Distilling Co. “Like all Green River products, we honor our history while presenting bourbons that are relevant to what and how people drink today.”

If you’re looking for an alternative to the standard, big-name bourbons for your well, it seems like Green River 1885 is 

Here are the stats for Green River 1885 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey:

MASH BILL:
76 percent Corn
15 percent Rye
9 percent Malted Barley

PROOF:
85 Proof / 42.5% ABV

MSRP:
$21.99