Uncle Nearest at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022

Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, TN

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, named for Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green, continues to rack up awards in 2022. Recently competing in the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022, Uncle Nearest’s three entries garnered recognition with all scoring 91 or above. As the year rolls on and more awards are announced, I'm confident that Uncle Nearest will add 2022 to their statement of “The Most Awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon of 2019, 2020, and 2021.” Fawn Weaver, Victoria Eady Butler, and the crew at Nathan Greene Distillery show no signs of slowing down.

Below are the results for Uncle Nearest in the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2022, including tasting notes provided by the judges.

Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition Batch 009

Age: 11 Years Old

Type: Tennessee Whiskey (United States)

Proof: 62.2% abv

Price: $149.00

Size: 750 ml

SCORE: 95 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

Tasting Notes: Lavish aromas of fresh baked pie crust, caramelized pecans, peaches, and toffee give way to notes of fresh thyme and a whisper of eucalyptus. On the palate, rich butter, maple, fresh baked cracked wheat and the interminable oak finish that leaves you desiring more.

Uncle Nearest 1856 

Age: 4 Years Old

Type: Tennessee Whiskey (United States)

Proof: 50% abv

Price: $59.00

Size: 750 ml

SCORE: 93 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Tasting Notes: Warm and invigorating aromas of spice cake, pastry crust, and sweet tobacco leaf are layered and complex. The balanced flavors are rich with baking spices, a touch of kola nut, and maple. The finish leaves the palate perfumed with the sweet spice.

Uncle Nearest 1884

Age: 4 Years Old

Type: Tennessee Whiskey (United States)

Proof: 46.5% abv

Price: $49.00

Size: 750 ml

SCORE: 91 Excellent, Highly Recommended

Tasting Notes: Shows a bombastic bouquet of vanilla custard, orange sorbet, baked banana, and decadent baking spices. The palate echoes these indulgent flavors and is brightly balanced by a note of star anise and a streak of cool menthol.

Once again, congratulations Nearest Greene Distillery! If you haven't yet tried Uncle Nearest, what are you waiting for? Go grab a bottle now. For more information on Uncle Nearest's offerings, the Nearest Greene Distillery, and other information, please go to their website here.