Green River Distilling Co. released their inaugural ROMP single barrel on Monday in partnership with Visit Owensboro, and they sold out of the 215 available bottles in less than 3 hours.
Each year at ROMP, the Visit Owensboro team invites attendees to sign a barrel at the visitor tent. At the end of the four-day bluegrass and roots music festival, the barrel is taken to Green River to be filled and aged. This year’s initial release is presented at Full Proof, 110 proof (55% ABV).
“We are honored to be part of the Owensboro community and a celebration of what makes this city unique. As we expand the footprint of our brand, our home will always be here and we look forward to continuing to tell these stories through our spirit,” said Mike Smith, Green River Distilling Company Brand Manager.
Dave Kirk, Visit Owensboro Destination Management, added “When we started the barrel signing tradition at ROMP in 2018, we knew we had something special. It was so rewarding to see this come full circle today. And the fact that over 215 bottles sold out so quickly is a testament to what happens with great partnerships and creative thoughts.”
Chris Joslin, Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum Executive Director, is glad for another tie-in between two Kentucky staples.
“People are drawn to bluegrass music because it’s authentic, unique, and grounded in Kentucky roots and culture. The same can be said for Kentucky bourbon, so we are excited to see our hometown distillery releasing a special edition ROMP bourbon to celebrate 20 years of ROMP Festival in Owensboro,” he said. “With the integrity and history of their bourbon, I’m not surprised it sold out so quickly. It’s just such a special partnership between bluegrass and bourbon.”
The 20th annual ROMP Festival officially kicked off Wednesday. For everything you need to know about ROMP, click here.
