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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Uncle Nearest 1856
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Uncle Nearest 1856 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 ~$20 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Uncle Nearest 1856
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).