Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey 750mL is a smooth, refined Tennessee whiskey honoring the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green — the first known African American master distiller. Each small batch is hand-selected by fifth-generation Nearest Green descendant and master blender Victoria Eady Butler, ensuring consistent excellence and character.

Crafted from premium aged whiskey and filtered through sugar maple charcoal using the Lincoln County Process, Uncle Nearest 1884 delivers a beautifully balanced profile of caramel, fruit, and spice. Bottled at 93 proof, it’s approachable yet full of depth — perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in classic whiskey cocktails.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Golden amber with warm copper tones

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla, honey, and light fruit with hints of toasted oak

• Palate: Smooth and mellow with flavors of butterscotch, dried fruit, baking spice, and oak

• Finish: Clean, balanced, and slightly sweet with notes of cinnamon and caramel

• Aging: Aged and blended from hand-selected barrels of Tennessee whiskey

• ABV: 46.5% (93 proof)

FAQs

Q: What makes Uncle Nearest 1884 unique?
A: Each batch is curated by Victoria Eady Butler, Nearest Green’s great-great-granddaughter, using premium aged whiskey for a perfectly balanced flavor.

Q: What proof is Uncle Nearest 1884?
A: It’s bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV).

Q: How is it different from Uncle Nearest 1856?
A: The 1884 is a small-batch expression with a lighter, fruitier flavor and a slightly lower proof (93 vs. 100).

Q: How should I drink Uncle Nearest 1884?
A: Ideal neat, on the rocks, or in classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.

Q: Where is Uncle Nearest made?
A: It’s distilled and bottled in Shelbyville, Tennessee, following the same Lincoln County charcoal filtration process used by Nearest Green himself.