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Zackariah Harris vs Uncle Nearest 1856
Comparing Zackariah Harris and Uncle Nearest 1856 reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$45 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Zackariah Harris and Uncle Nearest 1856 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly 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 highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).