Green River Distilling Co. celebrates U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with commemorative whiskey release

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - The Green River Distilling Company debuted the official bourbon of the Army’s 250th Anniversary with an exciting first-of-its-kind new product “drop” from thousands of feet in the air.

According to a press release, 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.

Officials say a ceremonial toast was then 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.

The new product will be available at all Green River Whiskey and Bardstown Bourbon locations and will include free personalization for all veterans and active-duty military.

The whiskey will be available on Saturday.