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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Uncle Nearest 1856
On paper Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Uncle Nearest 1856 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$55 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$44 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Uncle Nearest 1856
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- Go with Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).