Who was Uncle Nearest named for?

Nathan Nearest Green — the formerly enslaved master distiller recognized as the first known African American master distiller, who taught Jack Daniel the craft.

Neat, over a single cube, or in a whiskey cocktail.

Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey

Name: Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey
Brand: Uncle Nearest
SKU: 00040232555442
Price: 54.99 USD
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Uncle Nearest

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Uncle Nearest 1856 is a premium aged Tennessee whiskey — made with local Tennessee ingredients and crafted by hand in the tradition of Nathan "Nearest" Green, the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel.

Uncle Nearest 1856 honors Nathan "Nearest" Green, recognized as the first known African American master distiller and the man who taught Jack Daniel the craft. The whiskey is made the way Nearest made it — intricately by hand, with local Tennessee ingredients, barreled close to 110 proof and poured out at just the right age, taste, and color for a smooth finish.

It is well suited to sipping neat or over a single cube, and stands up in a classic whiskey cocktail.

Tasting Notes

Palate: Smooth and rounded, with the rich character of careful barrel aging.
Finish: Smooth and warming.

Specs

Style: Premium Aged Tennessee Whiskey
Origin: Tennessee, local ingredients
Barrel Entry: Close to 110 proof
Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Uncle Nearest named for? Nathan "Nearest" Green — the formerly enslaved master distiller recognized as the first known African American master distiller, who taught Jack Daniel the craft.
How is it made? By hand with local Tennessee ingredients, barreled close to 110 proof and aged to a smooth finish.
How do you serve it? Neat, over a single cube, or in a whiskey cocktail.

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