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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Put Uncle Nearest 1856 next to Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$55 – $60 ~$5 less |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 does 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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Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 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.
- 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.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
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 with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).