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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Uncle Nearest 1856 and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$23 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).