# The Rise of Honey-Finished Bourbon: 3 Bottles You Need to Try

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Podcast: [Bourbon Lens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749)
Published: 2026-05-14T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the latest episode of Thursday Thoughts: Discover why honey-finished bourbons are the hottest trend in whiskey. We dive deep into the profiles of Green River Honey ($24.99), Blue Note Honey Cask (Cask Strength), and Southern Stars (6-Year Aged) to find the best balance of sweetness and proof. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing summer highball base or a complex dessert pour, we break down the proof, price, and palate of each. Key Highlights: Green River: The best value honey bourbon at $24.99. Blue Note: High-proof intensity meets clover honey sweetness. Southern Stars: Older, refined bourbon with North Carolina honey roots. Chapters: 00:00 - Are Honey Finishes Overrated? 00:55 - Green River Honey: Price & Process 02:26 - The Science of Honey Casks 06:04 - Flavor Notes: Mint, Fruit, & Sugar 10:25 - Blue Note Cask Strength Review 14:02 - How to make the perfect Honey Gold Rush 🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community. Keep this at the bottom 📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens 🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.com Discord: https://discord.gg/pd6ys5nRSU #Bourbon #WhiskeyReview #HoneyFinishedBourbon #GreenRiverBourbon #BlueNoteWhiskey #WhiskeyCocktails #BourbonLens #CraftSpirits Keywords: honey finished bourbon review, best honey whiskey 2026, Green River Honey Bourbon price, Blue Note Honey Cask strength, Southern Stars bourbon review, honey cask whiskey, Gold Rush cocktail recipe, bourbon tasting notes.

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