Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch is a 93-proof (46.5% ABV) Tennessee whiskey distilled, aged and bottled entirely by Uncle Nearest, with each batch curated by Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler.
Uncle Nearest honors Nearest Green, the Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey. Each small batch comes from barrels chosen by the founders and is curated by Victoria Eady Butler, Nearest Green's fifth-generation descendant, who was named Master Blender of the Year by Whisky Magazine in 2021 and 2022 and received the same honor from The Spirits Business and VinePair in 2021.
Honey and warm brown sugar lead the nose with cedar, orange peel and tobacco flower, plus ground ginger and white pepper. The palate balances caramel with spicy wood tannins, baking chocolate, cigar leaf, nougat and cinnamon. The finish is long and smooth, as cinnamon lingers with dark chocolate, oak tannins and maple syrup.
The classic cream label makes it a meaningful gift.
American whiskey covers a wide range of styles, from bourbon and rye to single malts and light whiskeys, and independent blenders and small producers have made it one of the most exciting categories in spirits.
Tennessee whiskey is typically filtered through charcoal before aging.
Serve it neat in a Glencairn glass.
A splash of water opens up the honey and spice.
Pour it over a large ice cube for slow sipping.
It makes a smooth, rich Old Fashioned.
Try it in a Whiskey Sour with fresh lemon.
It also works in a Manhattan.
It is a meaningful gift for whiskey lovers and history buffs.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Honey, brown sugar, cedar, orange peel.
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Palate: Caramel, baking chocolate, nougat, cinnamon.
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Finish: Long: dark chocolate, oak, maple.
Specifications
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Brand: Uncle Nearest
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Master Blender: Victoria Eady Butler
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Style: Tennessee whiskey, small batch
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Proof / ABV: 93 proof (46.5% ABV)
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Region: Tennessee, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks, or mix an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour. It pairs with smoked ribs, peach cobbler or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who blends it?
Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler, Nearest Green's fifth-generation descendant.
Who was Nearest Green?
The Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey.
How does it taste?
Honey, brown sugar, caramel and cinnamon with a long, smooth finish.
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