The sun was shining bright as the all Army Veteran parachute team leapt from their jump plane in Raeford, North Carolina to deliver a 111.1 proof bottle of Green River’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This new release from Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, Kentucky, was airdropped, poured and sipped, to celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary.
The ‘first sip‘ bottle was shared with a group of veterans and active-duty Army personnel 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.
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111.1 Proof to Honor Veteran’s Day (11/11)
Presented at an Army Strong 111.1 Proof (55.55% alc. by vol.) in a nod Veteran’s Day (November 11), Green River’s Army 250th Anniversary whiskey will be available online, at military bases and physical retail locations throughout the country, and at Green River’s homeplaces in Owensboro and its newest location on Louisville’s Whiskey Row beginning June 14, 2025.
“This whiskey is a salute to 250 years of courage, commitment and sacrifice,” said Col. (ret.) Mark Erwin, CEO of Green River’s parent company, Lofted Spirits. “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.”
A portion of proceeds will directly enhance quality of life for soldiers and their families including programs that support wellbeing, sports, fitness, libraries, entertainment and recreation. Lofted Spirits annually contributes to a number of charitable causes that support and honor the Armed Forces including The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, the Special Operations Fund, USA Cares and the Bardstown-Nelson County Veterans Memorial.
The release embodies the spirit of American independence – both fighting for freedom and establishing America’s distinct way of doing things. Presented in Green River’s iconic horseshoe bottle, but displaying the Army’s colors and history, this limited-edition expression celebrates an enduring tribute to the deep bond between America’s military and one of its most storied whiskeys.
The official “product drop” was made possible by the All-Veteran Group parachute team, an independently owned and operated organization comprised of active duty, retired military, patriotic Americans, and their families conducting parachute demonstrations nationwide.
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. Green River is part of Lofted Spirits, one of the largest American Whiskey distillers in the U.S.
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