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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Uncle Nearest 1856
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Uncle Nearest 1856 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Uncle Nearest 1856 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Uncle Nearest 1856
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- Uncle Nearest 1856: 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point.
- Go with Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).