Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey

Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey is a distinguished Tennessee whiskey that honors the legacy of Nathan "Nearest" Green, the first African American master distiller and the man who taught Jack Daniel the art of whiskey making. This inaugural straight bourbon whiskey from Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is celebrated for its exceptional smoothness and rich flavor profile.

Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 50% (100 proof) Origin: Shelbyville, Tennessee, USA

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: A complex blend of maple, vanilla, cherries, black pepper, almond cookies, dried straw, and coconut pudding.

• Palate: Pleasantly spicy upfront, followed by notes of caramel, brown sugar, marzipan, chocolate-covered cherries, crème brûlée, and a touch of coconut.

• Finish: Long and rich, with a lingering flavor of spiced honey.

Since its launch in 2017, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has garnered over 1,000 awards and accolades, including multiple Double Gold awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The brand is led by CEO Fawn Weaver and Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler, Nearest Green's great-great-granddaughter, who is the first known Black woman master whiskey blender.