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Uncle Nearest

Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey

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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 “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

Bottle Size: 750ml

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Notes of Scent & Flavor

  • Nose

    Light brown sugar and honeyed granola. Herbaceous and crisp with oriental spice aroma. Slight truffle notes and pleasing currants.

  • Palate

    Apricots and a mix of soft clove warm the mouth. Toasted frame and oak with a splash of ginger.

  • Finish

     Dry and enormous tannins but holds the finish on a ginger note.

“The Most Awarded American Whiskey in 2019”

Origins

Nathan “Nearest” Green, affectionately nicknamed Uncle Nearest by his friends and family in Lynchburg, Tennessee, was the first African-American master distiller on record. Nearest is credited with perfecting the globally recognized Lincoln County Process, which is the only thing that distinguishes Kentucky Bourbon from Tennessee Whiskey (other than geography). This unique filtering of bourbon through sugar maple charcoal was named after the county where Nearest lived and made whiskey. This unique filtration removes impurities while not adding anything to the already perfect whiskey, making it also a straight bourbon whiskey.

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This beautifully shot short film tells the extraordinary legacy of the first known African-American master distiller. It’s a story of honor, respect, and an unlikely friendship, that would forever change the whiskey industry. Perhaps the greatest American story you never heard.