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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Uncle Nearest 1856
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Uncle Nearest 1856 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$55 – $70).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$55 – $70 ~$43 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Uncle Nearest 1856 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Uncle Nearest 1856
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
- 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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
- Go with Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).