Filtered through sugar maple charcoal via the Lincoln County Process, the Uncle Nearest Whiskey brand was created to honor the whiskey-making process of the man who many now refer to as the “Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey,” Nathan “Nearest” Green. He was the first known African-American master distiller and his brand is now one of the first in the history of whiskey to celebrate an African-American.

Uncle Nearest 1856 is a blend of premium 8-14 year old whiskey bottled at 100 proof.  Caramel in color, with a beautiful deep golden hue. On the nose, baled hay and pumpkin seeds with subtle notes of ripe stone fruit and caramel corn. Bold and spicy upfront then mellows with sweet caramel and maple, like biting into an oatmeal raisin cookie. The finish is long and rich. It lingers pleasantly sweet on the palate with notes of vanilla after the spice dissipates.