Green River Distilling Co. Will Now Replace OZ Tyler Distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky – Here’s Why:
OZ Tyler Distillery was originally founded in 1880. John W McCulloch purchased the distillery site in 1885, naming it Green River Distilling Company. McCulloch began distilling his infamous Kentucky Moonshine “Mountain Dew” and “Green River Whiskey.” His spirits were highly sought after worldwide as he gained fame from winning awards at countless tasting events.
102 years later, the distillery is back! Over the years, the Owensboro distillery went through an array of changes including multiple owners, a massive fire, and of course Prohibition.
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Terressentia Corp, the current owners of OZ Taylor has worked on getting the distillery back to it’s original name for more than six years. The CEO worked very closely with McCulloch’s great-grandson Rob during the process of renaming the site. Prior to the 2016 opening of OZ Tyler Distillery, the site was known as Old Charles Medley Distillery.
*In 2019, OZ Tyler Distillery Faces Rickhouse Collapse where a quadrant of the warehouse containing approximately 4,500 barrels experienced damages. More Here.
From 1885 until it burned in 1918, John W McCulloch’s distillery was known to produce the best whiskey in Kentucky, according to Bourbon enthusiasts and historians.
DID YOU KNOW? :
There are now 2 Barrels of Bourbon for Every Person in the State of Kentucky.
Now, it is official! Master distiller Jacob Call couldn’t be more excited about the cfhange. He will be playing an important role of history and revival in Kentucky’s bourbon scene. Importantly, Call is a 3rd generation distiller, and extremely passionate about America’s native spirit. The rebranding is also adding local artist Aaron Kizer in as Creative Director.
“Green River was known for making some of the finest whiskey in Kentucky. We’re excited to be crafting bourbon and rye under the Green River flag again,” said Jacob Call, Master Distiller of Green River Distilling Co. “As a third-generation distiller and seventh-generation Kentuckian, playing a role in reviving this historic distillery has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
– Kentucky Bourbon Trail
The announcement and reveal came at the perfect time, as September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. In 2021, fans can get their hands on a limited edition 4-year-old bottle.
More About Green River Distilling
Green River Distilling Co. is the fourth largest independent bourbon distillery in the United States, located in Owensboro, Kentucky operating under DSP-KY-10. The distillery produces 90,000 barrels of bourbon and rye a year for bulk, private brand, private label partners.
