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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Uncle Nearest 1856 and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).