Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Black Label

Good but not great - 6.75 out of 10

We feel lucky to have received a sample of this latest Uncle Nearest release. Our bottle came from Barrel No. 7. We can see why it sold out so quickly. A fulsome whiskey with a powerhouse of flavor, this spirit hits all the marks in terms of distillation, aging, and bottling at 121 proof. There’s a mellow sweetness touched by a lot of the usual suspects in the bourbon world: oak, leather, caramel, a touch of vanilla, baking spices, and a hint of cocoa. We’d easily buy this year round, but since it is sold out, all we can do is cherish the memory.