Inspired by more than 100 years of Glenmore history

A Historic Name.A New Era.

Glenmore Bourbon bottle

Two new 100 proof Kentucky whiskeys, inspired by the pioneering spirit of the Glenmore Distillery.

Why Glenmore?

Some names deserve a new chapter.

The Glenmore Distillery produced whiskey in Owensboro, Kentucky for more than 120 years, building a legacy of craftsmanship, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit.

Glenmore Bourbon and Glenmore Rye are two brand-new whiskeys inspired by that remarkable history—created to carry the Glenmore name into a new era.

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Our Journey

More than 100 years of people, ideas and whiskey-making.

Discover the remarkable history that inspired a new generation of Glenmore whiskey.

1869
The Story Begins

Richard Monarch begins distilling whiskey in Owensboro, Kentucky.

ProhibitionA Resilient Distillery

Glenmore becomes one of the few distilleries licensed to bottle medicinal whiskey during Prohibition.

18691992
More Than 120 Years

Generations of people and ideas help Glenmore become an important name in American whiskey. Distilling at the Owensboro site ends in 1992.

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TodayA New Era

Two brand-new 100 proof whiskeys carry the historic Glenmore name forward.

The Whiskeys

Two Classic Styles. One Historic Name.

Meet two brand-new Kentucky whiskeys, each bottled at a full-flavored 100 proof.

Glenmore Bourbon bottle

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Glenmore Bourbon

100 Proof

Rich and oak-forward, with layered notes of crème brûlée, toasted marshmallow, vanilla custard, caramelized sugar and toasted pecan. Smooth and rounded on the finish.

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SEPT2026
Glenmore Rye bottle

Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Glenmore Rye

100 Proof

Available September 2026

Classic rye spice balanced by black pepper, toasted grain and subtle sweetness, leading to a bold, warming finish.

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Signature Serves

Full-Flavored at 100 Proof. Versatile by Nature.

Enjoy Glenmore neat, on the rocks or in a classic whiskey cocktail.

On the Rocks

Glenmore Bourbon served over ice in a cut-crystal rocks glass on a dark bar top

The simplest way to experience Glenmore.

Pour Glenmore Bourbon or Rye over fresh ice and let its full 100 proof character open in the glass.

How to Pour

  1. Pour 2 oz of Glenmore Bourbon over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  2. Sit back and enjoy.

Glenmore & Cola

Glenmore & Cola highball with ice and a lime wedge on a dark bar top

A classic combo done right.

A timeless highball with bold flavor and an easy-drinking finish.

How to Pour

  1. Pour 2 oz of Glenmore Bourbon into a highball glass with ice.
  2. Top with 4-6 oz of quality cola.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge. Raise a glass.

What Defines Glenmore Today

A Historic Kentucky Name

Inspired by the remarkable history of the Glenmore Distillery in Owensboro.

Full-Flavored at 100 Proof

Glenmore Bourbon and Rye are each bottled with confidence and character.

Two Brand-New Whiskeys

Distinct new expressions created to carry the Glenmore name into a new era.

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FAQs

Good questions.
Straight answers.

  • Glenmore brings together a historic Kentucky name, two brand-new whiskey expressions and a confident 100 proof proposition. Glenmore Bourbon and Glenmore Rye are inspired by the history and pioneering spirit of the Glenmore Distillery, while offering distinct flavor profiles created for today's whiskey drinker.

  • Glenmore Bourbon is rich and oak-forward, with notes of crème brûlée, toasted marshmallow, vanilla custard, caramelized sugar and toasted pecan. Glenmore Rye offers classic rye spice, black pepper, toasted grain and subtle sweetness, with a bold, warming finish.

  • No. Glenmore Bourbon and Glenmore Rye are two brand-new whiskey expressions. They are not recreations of historic Glenmore whiskeys or recipes. They are inspired by the pioneering spirit, craftsmanship and whiskey-making heritage associated with the Glenmore Distillery.

  • The Glenmore story traces its roots to 1869, when Richard Monarch began distilling whiskey in Owensboro, Kentucky. The Glenmore Distillery produced whiskey for more than 120 years before distilling ended at the site in 1992. Today, the historic location supports production, barrel aging and bottling operations across a variety of spirits categories.