Uncle Nearest is a brand of Tennessee whiskey named after a formerly enslaved man, Nathaniel “Nearest” Green, who taught a young Jack Daniel the craft of distilling. The 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey is soft enough to sip neat or robust enough to carry through any whiskey-based cocktail. The 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is drawn from barrels handpicked by the CEO and honors the memory of Nearest; each label from this batch is signed by the relative who curates the batch.

Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey

Uncle Nearest 1856 is an award-winning blend of 8-14 year old barrels, bottled at 100 proof. Uncle Nearest is astonishingly smooth, and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite whiskey or bourbon cocktail.
 
In 2017, Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey launched in the United States. Honoring the first African American master distiller, this premium whiskey swiftly rolled out throughout the U.S. and abroad, and can now be found in 50 States, 10 Countries, and shipped to over 148 countries in the world. Uncle Nearest is now the Fastest-Growing Independent American Whiskey Brand in U.S. History.
 
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has garnered more than 125 awards and accolades throughout the world, including including “Top 5 Whiskies in the World” by Cigar & Spirits Magazine and “World’s Best” by Whisky Magazine two years in a row. Uncle Nearest was the most awarded premium American whiskey of 2019.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES: 
• 90 Rating - Wine Enthusiast
• 95 Rating - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
• 96 Rating - Tastings.com

Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey

Every batch of Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is hand-selected by our founders and curated by fifth-generation Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler, who’s signature is on the back of each bottle. Aged a minimum of 7 years, and bottled at 93-proof, this is a smooth sipping whiskey. 

In 2019, Uncle Nearest 1884 joined the award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey line-up including Uncle Nearest 1820 and Uncle Nearest 1856. Together, these three ultra-premium whiskies have garnered more than 125 awards since launching in July 2017, including two “World’s Best” by World Whiskies Awards, “Top 5 Whiskies in the World,” by Cigar & Spirits Magazine, “Chairman’s Trophy, Platinum and Double Gold” by SIP Awards and “Best American Whiskey.”

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the fastest-growing independent American whiskey brand in U.S. history and was the most awarded American whiskey brand of 2019.

Includes: One (750ml) bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey and one (750ml) bottle of Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey.

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