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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Uncle Nearest 1856 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional Tennessee whiskeys, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$43 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Uncle Nearest 1856
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).