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Penelope Toasted Series vs Uncle Nearest 1856
Put Penelope Toasted Series next to Uncle Nearest 1856 and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$55 – $70 |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Penelope Toasted Series
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Uncle Nearest 1856
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/5 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).