Green River Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a Kentucky straight rye bottled at 47.5% ABV and aged for 4 years. For a new whisky drinker, that usually means a whiskey with a clear rye character: more spice and pepper than a typical bourbon, while still showing some sweetness from oak maturation.
At this age and strength, expect a lively, approachable style rather than heavy old-wood complexity. It is a good introduction to rye if you want something fuller and spicier than many everyday bourbons, but still balanced enough for sipping or mixing.