This review sample was kindly provided by the PR team for Uncle Nearest Whiskey with no strings attached.
We’ve talked a lot about Uncle Nearest in the last couple of months. Why is that? Well, they are putting out a lot of new products this fall as part of their “12 Days of Christmas” celebration. So far they’ve released a distillery-only barrel-proof rye whiskey, a 100 proof rye and now a Single Barrel version of their Tennessee whiskey. Plus there are rumors of one more on the horizon.
Uncle Nearest is a brand that celebrates history (if you don’t understand why I say that check out my breakdown of that history from early 2020) and I’m thinking that releasing three to four brand new whiskeys in the span of a couple of months has got to be right up there when it comes to historical firsts. This particular release is a high-proof, single barrel version of the whiskey used to make their initial two products. Here is what the company website has to say about it:
This single barrel is different. It has the most distinct flavor profile of any of our whiskeys and was bottled at barrel strength to capture every nuance of this one-of-a-kind spirit. Our distillery’s triple filtration process ensures perfection in every sip. Distilled, aged and bottled in middle Tennessee, home of premier master distiller and teacher, Nearest Green. The smooth character of our whiskey is what distinguishes it from all others. The legacy of our namesake is what makes it unrivaled. This product is available in: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, RI, SC, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY
So, now that we all know why we are talking about Uncle Nearest again tonight, let’s see how this one tastes.
Uncle Nearest Single Barrel
Purchase Info: This sample was provided for review purposes. The suggested retail price is $79
Price per Drink (50 mL): $5.27
Details: 60.5% ABV. Barrel #7.
Nose: Vanilla, caramel, oak, and light mint.
Mouth: Spicy and hot. Notes of caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg and almond.
Finish: Long and warm with notes of oak, almond, and chewable vitamins.
Thoughts: This is really good. It's too hot for me to drink neat, as is to be expected at 120° proof. But it takes just a little water to tame the heat a bit and bring out more leather and biscuit notes. I like it.
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