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Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey (Sourced Whiskey)
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Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey (Sourced Whiskey)

Whiskey Tennessee Whiskey Tennessee No age statement 46.5% ABV
$$ $30 to $50 Everyday Average whiskey
457 reviews
81 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

The Uncle Nearest brand honors Nathan "Nearest" Green, a former slave who taught Jack Daniel how to distill. The 1884 Small Batch bottling is named in honor of the year it is believed that Mr. Green last filled barrels of whiskey and retired. Each barrel for the batch is selected by CEO and co-founder Fawn Weaver. In addition, each batch will be curated by a different family descendant of Mr. Green with their name displayed on the back of the bottle. The brand claims a minimum of 7 years for aging although there is no age stated on the bottle. Note: As of 2022, this bottling is being replaced with an 1884 Small Batch Whiskey that is 100% distilled, aged and bottled by Uncle Nearest. The packaging of that whiskey will display a dram of whiskey encased by a horseshoe.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Sweet 65
Vanilla 60
Tart 55
Spicy 50
Herbal 45
Floral 40
Full Bodied 40
Rich 30

Reviews

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AnttiRG 4.0

An elegant, Tennessee Whiskey by an Undisclosed Distillery made from a blend that’s curated & approved by a descendant of Nathan "Nearest" Green; aged for a minimum of 7 years & bottled at a perfect 46.5% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of toasted wood & honey; while an elegant life adds notes of botanicals, vanilla & brown butter; that led to a crisp & dry death of medium length with hints of apple juice, pineapple, cherry & toasted wood. August / December 2020 / August 2022

TBaker05 3.5

Nose: Bit of floral, butter popcorn, honey. Palate: Overused term, but just smooth as hell. Slight oaky notes. Some floral notes. Finish: Not overly hot or spicy. Sips to proof and definitely could be a daily drinker. Overall: This was a gift from my buddy who told me to listen to the How I Built This podcast before tasting it. I also watched the video on their website. Incredible story! Pleasantly surprised by this and will continue to be a fan and support this brand.

SpeedAKL 3.5

A solid, refined whiskey. Nose is vanilla, sugar and a hint of cherry. Palate is light and a bit spicy: more vanilla, cookies, a touch of honey, cereal, oak, a little rye spice. Weak finish is only real downside - no real final act in terms of flavor. Overall it's pleasant and easy to sip. Look elsewhere if you want a barrel-proof flavor blitz. Could stand to be aged longer, I suspect. Doesn't quite meet the hype, but still a tasty smooth sipper.

kennbiv 2.5

Great story behind this whisky, but it kind of ends there. Vanilla on the nose behind all of the alcohol. Unfortunately, alcohol leads in the taste and lingers there as well. Thos may be a great choice for a cocktail, but i dont advise it neat. Even with a spot if water, it lacks depth.

Jdumbaugh 4.0

Pleasantly surprised with this one. Not getting the typical charcoal flavor that a Tennessee whiskey typically offers. The price point is tough to justify for this bottle, though. Nose: kettle corn, oak, grass Palate: brown sugar, fresh ginger, almond cookies

ArthurH 3.5

Upon returning from Jack Daniels distillery tour a couple of weeks ago I decided to purchase this bottle of whiskey. Uncle nearest 1884 small batch whiskey curated by V Eddie Butler. Very vanilla. 54

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