Where Green River is Green River Distilling Co. is a bourbon distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky, on the Ohio River in the western part of the state. Founded 1885 The Green River Distilling Company was founded in 1885 by J.W. McCulloch in Owensboro. Several sources describe it as the 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky. A historic industrial site A 2024 tour review describes the site as a historic, industrial distillery in Owensboro and a stop for visitors to the city.