Green to cement his distilling legacy for generations to come.Įlizabeth Dunn, in her story entitled, “How Fawn Weaver Rewrote the History of America’s Biggest Whiskey Brand”, outlines the amazing success Uncle Nearest, Inc. Weaver changed course, made whiskey history, and decided to launch a whiskey line named after Mr. Instead, after meeting decedents of Nearest Green, Ms. Publishing a book or making a movie about his life was going to be an added bonus. Rather, her hope was to uncover some of the history and legacy of a man named Nathan “Nearest” Green. When author and real estate investor Fawn Weaver, co-founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest, Inc., began her journey to Lynchburg, Tennessee from Los Angles, California it was not with the intention of building a distillery or making whiskey to be sold around the world. “Distilled and aged in Tennessee Bottled by Uncle Nearest Columbia, TN” “Made by hand, double distilled and aged in American oak barrels, Uncle Nearest 1856 pays tribute to his legacy and craft.” Tennessee’s premier Master Distiller and teacher, Uncle Nearest helped perfect the distinctive maple charcoal filtering process that exemplifies the best of American whiskey. Uncle Nearest 1856 is inspired by the best whiskey maker the world never knew. “Astonishingly smooth with a gentle finish. “Award Winning American Whiskey Handmade in Tennessee Maple Charcoal Filtered Aged in Charred Oak Barrels 100 Proof.”īack Label: “Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey” Neck Label: “State of Tennessee three stars and circle”įront Label: “Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey” Purchase Price: $59.95 from Mocksville, NC ABC store 750 ml ( Source)Ĭolor: Golden Brown with a light orange hue Website indicates a blend of 8 to 14 year old whiskies. Includes: One (750ml) bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey and one (750ml) bottle of Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey.Company/Distillery: Nearest Green Distillery/Sourced WhiskeysĪge Statement: No Age Statement. history and was the most awarded American whiskey brand of 2019. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the fastest-growing independent American whiskey brand in U.S. Together, these three ultra-premium whiskies have garnered more than 125 awards since launching in July 2017, including two “World’s Best” by World Whiskies Awards, “Top 5 Whiskies in the World,” by Cigar & Spirits Magazine, “Chairman’s Trophy, Platinum and Double Gold” by SIP Awards and “Best American Whiskey.” In 2019, Uncle Nearest 1884 joined the award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey line-up including Uncle Nearest 1820 and Uncle Nearest 1856. Aged a minimum of 7 years, and bottled at 93-proof, this is a smooth sipping whiskey. Uncle Nearest was the most awarded premium American whiskey of 2019.Įvery batch of Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is hand-selected by our founders and curated by fifth-generation Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler, who’s signature is on the back of each bottle. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has garnered more than 125 awards and accolades throughout the world, including including “Top 5 Whiskies in the World” by Cigar & Spirits Magazine and “World’s Best” by Whisky Magazine two years in a row. and abroad, and can now be found in 50 States, 10 Countries, and shipped to over 148 countries in the world. Uncle Nearest is now the Fastest-Growing Independent American Whiskey Brand in U.S. Honoring the first African American master distiller, this premium whiskey swiftly rolled out throughout the U.S. In 2017, Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey launched in the United States. Uncle Nearest is astonishingly smooth, and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite whiskey or bourbon cocktail. Uncle Nearest 1856 is an award-winning blend of 8-14 year old barrels, bottled at 100 proof. The 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is drawn from barrels handpicked by the CEO and honors the memory of Nearest each label from this batch is signed by the relative who curates the batch. The 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey is soft enough to sip neat or robust enough to carry through any whiskey-based cocktail. Uncle Nearest is a brand of Tennessee whiskey named after a formerly enslaved man, Nathaniel “Nearest” Green, who taught a young Jack Daniel the craft of distilling.
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