Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch

I'm not getting a whole lot on the nose. Some leather and oak(?), but not much else. The palate, on the other hand, is spicy-sweet with a whole lotta peanuttiness. I like peanuts! This is good whiskey. I just had some Uncle Nearest Straight Rye and, coming from a Bourbon drinker, I have to give the nod to the Rye. I'll buy the Rye again before this. But make no mistake... this is good, and worth a purchase.

7/2/22 - Very smooth, easy drinker. Carmel and vanilla up front, short lived finish. Shared with the camping gang on our July 4th trip to McCormicks Creek State Park.

Easy drinking, lack of body

NOSE Butterscotch, oak, dried fruit, baking spice and touches of copper and honey. It’s a bright, vibrant aroma that delivers a lot of fruit notes and just the right amount of oak to balance. PALATE Oak, butterscotch, cocoa, baking spice, leather, dried dark fruit, leather and some copper and nuts. Palate is quite a bit darker than the aroma and delivers a more classic TN Whiskey profile. FINISH Medium-long -> Oak, butterscotch, cocoa fade to baking spice and graham. BALANCE, BODY and FEEL Well-balanced, medium body and a warm soft feel.

I have been following the story of this company for over a year now, so I was very excited to give it my first try. I definitely get nice sweet dark cherry up front. There’s a little ethanol-y mid taste, but this rounds out well with smoke and coffee. Now I like the whiskey and the story!

Sweet smooth a bit of spice. Good sipper.