It’s been a big couple of weeks for our friends at Green River Distilling Co. At the media preview for the new Green River tasting room on Whiskey Row in Louisville, Lofted Spirits CEO Mark Erwin said he had just returned from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Green River debuted its official bourbon of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
Erwin described having staged a unique twist on “a new product drop,” this one from thousands of feet in the air by parachute.
Green River’s news release described the unique event this way: “The ‘first sip‘ ceremony featured an all-Veteran parachute team catapulting through the sky to deliver the first bottle to a group of veterans and active-duty Army waiting on the ground. Followed by a ceremonial toast led by retired U.S. Army Colonel and Lofted Spirits CEO, Mark Erwin, this marquee moment marked the debut of Green River’s limited-edition U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon – the official whiskey honoring this historic milestone.”
“This whiskey is a salute to 250 years of courage, commitment and sacrifice. As both a veteran and a leader in American whiskey, it’s an honor to raise a glass to the U.S. Army and the millions who have served to defend the freedom we cherish.”
Green River said, “A portion of proceeds will directly enhance quality of life for soldiers and their families including wellbeing, sports, fitness, libraries, entertainment and recreation.”
Lofted Spirits owned both Green River Distilling Company and Bardstown Bourbon Company. Erwin first joined Bardstown Bourbon Company several years ago as CEO when he retired from the U.S. Army.
Green River Distilling U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon:
Availability: At select military bases, Green River’s homeplaces in Owensboro and Louisville, Kentucky, and select online and physical retail locations throughout the country.
ABV: 55.55%
SRP: $49.99
About Green River Distilling Co.
(From the distillery) Green River Distilling Co. is a celebration of classic Kentucky – honoring the past while staying firmly planted in the present. The 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky (DSP-KY-10), Green River is known as "the Whiskey Without Regrets," and enjoys a rich history dating back to 1885. Reintroduced in 2022, Green River Distilling Co. proudly calls Owensboro, Kentucky home and serves as the westernmost outpost of the Kentucky Bourbon TrailTM. Authentic and approachable, Green River offers a growing portfolio of whiskeys crafted from historic mashbills. Blended to create a smooth and welcoming taste profile, Green River Distilling Co. is a true testament to simplicity and quality going hand-in-hand. Green River is part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distillers in the U.S. For more information visit GreenRiverWhiskey.com.
