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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing Uncle Nearest 1856 and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$75 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Uncle Nearest 1856
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).