Green River Wheated Bourbon and a Great Lesson in Tasting Bourbon

In this special episode of Aussie Bourbon Lovers, we’re joined by Caryn Luz, National Brand Ambassador for Green River Distilling Co., as we explore their wheated bourbon — a near-identical twin to their flagship high-rye bourbon.

We explore:

• 🧪 What happens when you swap wheat for rye in a mashbill

• 🥃 How the same char, yeast, and age delivers two very different pours

• 🎓 Caryn’s bourbon tasting advice (for Aussies who usually add Coke)

• 🔥 Her journey from teaching and firefighting to leading bourbon tastings across the U.S.

• 🍞 Sweetness, softness, and what “soft red winter wheat” really means

This one’s packed with insight — from nose to finish.

🟠 Keywords: Green River bourbon, wheated bourbon, high rye vs wheated, bourbon tasting tips, Aussie bourbon lovers, soft red winter wheat, mashbill comparison

 

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Wheated Bourbon vs. High Rye Bourbon

03:13 The Art of Tasting Bourbon

05:52 Personal Preferences and Mixing Bourbon

08:54 Experiencing Green River Distillery

11:52 Unique Tours and Experiences at Green River