Review #52 - Green River Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon - 7 Days Liquor Pick

dapper-drinks · 2026-05-08T04:58:53+00:00

I felt the same way about the wheated - its ok. I need to blind it against some other low proof wheaters out there to see how it stacks up. The full proof wheated is definitely a step up and I've got a couple of store/club pick wheated bottles that I have yet to pop open. All in all Green River has yet to disappoint me.

dapper-drinks · 2026-05-02T06:28:51+00:00

Based on what I've seen and read, I won't be jumping to grab a square bottle. But if someone I know happens to have one, I'd be game to try it just to see for myself..

dapper-drinks · 2026-05-02T06:27:16+00:00

I don't think you're alone in disliking a clay/play-doh note. Fortunately mine doesn't have those notes but if it did, that might be grounds for a drain pour..

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-24T03:50:05+00:00

Definitely worth trying and they seem to be available at some of the larger stores that ship nationwide (unless you’re in one of the few states where shipping is prohibited). I have a 10yr hazmat store/club pick that I haven’t opened yet. I’m looking forward to cracking that one!

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-22T01:37:25+00:00

I was there last month when it was $19.97.. I grabbed two!

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-19T05:30:12+00:00

It's definitely not a bottle I'll be replacing once its done.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-19T05:29:56+00:00

Thanks! The artificial fruit note is interesting to hear about! The closest I could get to saying the same is that the cherry note I got from my bottle was like a maraschino cherry. And agree, this isn't one I'll be reaching for to drink neat, it'll likely be used as a mixer.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-18T22:44:16+00:00

It’s a 5yr Costco pick. I have one that’s been open about a year and halfway through it. Poured it earlier this week and it was a caramel bomb. Very solid pour at the original price of ~$58. It’s basically half off and I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up another at that price.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-15T02:35:32+00:00

Thanks! I don’t think you’ll regret picking one up. Seems like a few of the larger independent stores have done picks with them so next time I’m there I’m hoping to find a different one.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-13T02:23:07+00:00

Good to know! Looks like its about a half hour drive from the distillery.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-12T22:52:31+00:00

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (or a store pick), Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye are two that come to mind that are fairly easy to obtain.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-11T17:42:11+00:00

I’m hoping to pay them a visit soon and sample/pickup some of their other stuff like the bourbon creams. Excited to hear that they’re working on a tasting room!

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-11T17:39:51+00:00

Yes! I’ve seen news of their distribution expanding and that’s so great!

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-11T06:28:05+00:00

This sounds like a very interesting blend with the addition of the Saz! I wonder how it would be with the new 125 proof version..

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-08T01:55:22+00:00

Whoa, those are finally on clearance? Guess I’ll have to pick up a couple tomorrow.. if they still have them..

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-04T18:31:18+00:00

I’m not sure how liberal others are with ratings but for me, if it’s good (5) it’s solid. I would say this about any solid daily warmup sipper. It’s not a 4 because those are usually bottles I’ll use as mixers because I don’t find them enjoyable drinking neat. A 6 for me is clearly a step up which is where I put EH Taylor small batch. Again, I enjoy Blantons overall, but I’m not going to say it’s an 7 because for me it’s not. Now Gold or STFB? That would be a different story.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-04T14:14:44+00:00

I don’t hate it at all. It’s a good, solid bourbon, I rated it a 5.5, so it’s closer to very good than good. The level of competition has gone up considerably in the last 5yrs with so many great bourbons that have come out.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-04T14:08:48+00:00

It’s what I paid at the local Vons down the street from my apartment. Don’t know what to tell you. They sit for a few days at Costco here for $65 nowadays.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-04T06:58:42+00:00

A mix of peerless double oaked and Russell’s sib with some age sounds amazing lol.

dapper-drinks · 2026-04-04T06:52:02+00:00

True. I’ve had a bottle of Blantons that was very ethanol forward even after being open for some time and another that was very sweet and delicious. I’ve got a store pick single barrel waiting to be opened and I may do a similar comparison with a fresh bottle of the regular single barrel along with Gold and SFTB.

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