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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Uncle Nearest 1856 and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$13 – $22 ~$45 less |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).