Uncle Nearest

Uncle Nearest 1856

Specifications

Type / Style	Traditional Tennessee Whiskey
Distillery	Undisclosed (sourced)
Bottler	Uncle Nearest
Mash Bill	Not disclosed
Age	No age statement
Proof	100 proof (50% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$55 – $70 (as of 2026-08)
Availability	Widely available

Mash bill: Not disclosed. Sourced Tennessee whiskey; the mash bill and source distillery are not disclosed.

Age: No age statement; the premium bottling is generally reported at eight to fourteen years.

Tasting Notes

Named for Nathan 'Nearest' Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel, and now backed by the brand's own distillery in Shelbyville. Sweet and maple-leaning with the charcoal-mellowed softness of the style.

Nose

caramel, maple, toasted oak, light char

Palate

brown sugar, vanilla, spice, soft smoke

Finish

long, sweet, warm

Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned.

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Sources

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