Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey

Our inaugural whiskey, Uncle Nearest 1856 is an award-winning blend, bottled at 100 proof. It is astonishingly smooth, and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite whiskey or bourbon cocktail.

This legacy era bottling contains whiskey from our own barrels, and we couldn’t be more proud to share it with you. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history. In 2017, Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey launched in the United States.

Honoring the first known African American master distiller, Nearest Green, this premium whiskey swiftly rolled out throughout the U.S. and abroad. Together, our six ultra-premium whiskeys have garnered over 600 awards and accolades throughout the world including 68 Best in Class honors.

Tasting Notes:

Uncle Nearest 1856 has a caramel color with a beautiful deep golden hue.

Baled hay and pumpkin seeds on the nose with subtle notes of ripe stone fruit and caramel corn.

Bold and spicy upfront then mellows with sweet caramel and maple, like biting into an oatmeal raisin cookie.

The finish is long and rich. It lingers pleasantly sweet on the palate with notes of vanilla after the spice dissipates.

Appearance Light caramel, straw/hay, beautiful deep golden hue Nose Bale of hay, dried grass, stone fruit notes of ripe peach and apricot, caramel corn and sweet maple.

Palate Spicy caramel up front with the proof, hints of maple then mellows with dried fruit and floral notes. Sweetness and spice reminiscent of freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies. Finish Long and rich finish, lingers pleasantly sweet on the palate, notes of vanilla.