uncle nearest 1856 premium aged whiskey

Our inaugural Straight Bourbon 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 cocktail. This legacy-era bottling contains whiskey from our own barrels - distilled, aged and bottled in middle Tennessee - and we couldn't be more proud to share it with you. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has garnered more than 1000 awards and accolades throughout the world since the brand's July 2017 debut, including the coveted Double Gold award at the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Uncle Nearest has earned 117 Best in Class honors, including Spirit Brand of the Year from Wine Enthusiast, two Chairman's Trophies from Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Whisky of the Year from USA Spirits Ratings, the Master Medal from American Whiskey Masters, and back-to-back honors of "World's Best" from the World Whiskies Awards.