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Whiskey Review: Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Small Batch Whiskey

We review Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Small Batch Whiskey, a Tennessee whiskey that's a minimum of seven years old and drawn from hand selected barrels to create a lighter bodied spirit for sipping.

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Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Small Batch Whiskey

Tasting Notes

About:

A minimum seven-year-old whiskey, drawn from barrels that were handpicked by Fawn Weaver, co-founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; Aged in new, charred oak barrels; Priced about $50 for a 750 ml bottle; 93 proof.
Appearance:
Golden amber, like the sun slowly rising on a warm, summer morning. A translucent, light yellow glow; like a healing citrine gemstone filling your heart with love and light.
Nose:
Waves of fresh churned butter and honey on toast fill my nose. I can smell butter browning on the stove, bringing back memories of homemade rice crispy treats cooling on the counter at grandma’s house.
Palate:
A little harsh and dry, with a mild burn and flashes of smoked wood. The sugar maple process gives it a crisp, smooth, agave-like sweetness. Almost like vanilla cupcakes baking in the oven or fresh, fragrant flower fields on a warm, spring day.
Finish:
Comments:

A light-bodied whiskey that’s perfect for sipping. This award-winning whiskey went surprisingly well with the homemade apple pie I was eagerly devouring in place of dinner. So well in fact, that the next day I enjoyed another delicious round, this time on ice with a few splashes of apple juice. It was a nice break from the bolder, fuller-bodied bourbons I usually lean towards, and the crisp apple complimented the sweetness of the whiskey really well.rnrnThis Premium Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey worked wonders in my cocktails, but it also has a tasty flavor profile that allows you to savor it solo as well. Just make sure to enjoy it on your day off, because after three or four drinks of this whiskey, it will start to taste like you aren’t going to work tomorrow anyway!


Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jenni Misiak

Jenni Misiak has always found solace in writing; it's her creative sanctuary and therapeutic release. She likens the experience to savoring a fine whiskey, where the distinctive, bold flavors of each dram offer comfort and warmth akin to the smoothest whiskies. The gentle burn inspires a flow of words from her pen, much like the sweet, smoky sensation of a superb bourbon. For Jenni, there's no subject more enjoyable to write about than these delectable tastings! Originally from Portland, she has a deep appreciation for good books, baking from scratch, and all things vegan. When she's not immersed in writing, Jenni is likely exploring new adventures, creating lasting memories, and crafting real-life stories with her daughters in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest.

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