The 2025 New York World Wine and Spirits competition is held annually to decide the best of the best when it comes to all things boozy beverages. Brands from all over the world can submit their product to be judged.

World's Best Bourbon

This week, they announced that Owensboro's very own Green River Distillery took home the crown! Best Bourbon in the WORLD. How incredible is that? Their Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon pleasantly surprised the panel of esteemed experts. They sang praises for the flavor and smooth nature.

“A warmly inviting and richly textured bourbon, opening with playful aromas of peppery spice and s’mores, followed by a palate of honeyed grains, oats, and creamy butterscotch layered with hints of oak and a lively barrel tang, all leading to a smooth, lo

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