Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is a 93-proof whiskey distilled, aaged and bottled entirely by Uncle Nearest. Each batch is hand-selected by our founders and currated by 5th generation Nearest Green descendant and our Master Distiller, Victoria Eady Butler, who was named Master Blender of the Year by Whiskey Magazine, The Spirits Business and Vinepair in 2021.
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the fatest growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history. In 2019, Uncle Nearest 1884 joined the award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey line-up including Uncle Nearest 1820 and Uncle Nearest 1856. Since then, we have added our most perfect blend yet, Master Blend. Together, these four ultra-premium whiskeys have garnered over 380 awards and accolades throughout the world including the coveted Double Gold at the 2020 and 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Uncle Nearest has earned 46 Best in Class honors, including Spirit Brand of the Year from Wine Ethusiast, two Chairman's Trophies from Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Whisky of the Year from USA Spirits Ratings, and back-to-back honors of "World's Best" at 2019 and 2020 World Whiskies Awards.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE Honey and warm brown sugar, cedar, orange peel and tobacco flower. Spices of ground ginger and white pepper.
PALATE Caramel balanced
FINISH Long and smooth. The cinnamon lingers with dark chocolate, oak tannins and maple syrup.
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