Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey 750mL pays tribute to Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first known African American master distiller and mentor to Jack Daniel. Made using his signature Lincoln County Process — filtering whiskey through sugar maple charcoal before aging — this Tennessee whiskey captures both tradition and craftsmanship in every sip.

Blended from hand-selected barrels aged between 8 and 10 years, Uncle Nearest 1856 delivers a bold yet smooth flavor profile with rich notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak balanced by subtle spice and fruit. Bottled at 100 proof, it’s perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in premium whiskey cocktails.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber with golden hues

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and baking spice

• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth with flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, and roasted nuts

• Finish: Long and warm with lingering notes of oak, spice, and sweet caramel

• Aging: Aged 8–10 years in charred American oak barrels

• ABV: 50% (100 proof)

FAQs

Q: Who was Nearest Green?
A: Nathan “Nearest” Green was the first known African American master distiller and the man who taught Jack Daniel the craft of whiskey-making.

Q: What proof is Uncle Nearest 1856?
A: It’s bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).

Q: How is Uncle Nearest different from bourbon?
A: It’s a Tennessee whiskey, meaning it’s filtered through sugar maple charcoal before aging — a process that smooths and refines the spirit.

Q: How should I drink Uncle Nearest 1856?
A: Excellent neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails like a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or Whiskey Sour.

Q: Where is Uncle Nearest made?
A: It’s distilled and bottled in Shelbyville, Tennessee, honoring Green’s legacy and the state’s whiskey-making tradition.