🥃 Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey
Small-batch Tennessee whiskey from Uncle Nearest: 93 proof (46.5% ABV); each batch is blended by master blender Victoria Eady Butler.
Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is a Tennessee whiskey from the Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey brand, blended in small batches. Its strength is 93 proof, that is 46.5% ABV. According to the brand's website, each batch is blended by master blender Victoria Eady Butler, a descendant of Nearest Green.
According to The Whiskey Wash (2020), the mash is at least 51% corn, and the whiskey is aged at least seven years in new charred oak barrels. The Bourbon Culture writes that from batch 030 onward it is a blend of whiskeys aged 4 to 7 years, and that the spirit is filtered through charcoal. The brand says the whiskey is made entirely by itself; a reviewer disputes this, so the origin of the spirit is contested.
Why this matters to you. This is a lighter version compared with Uncle Nearest 1856, which is 50% ABV. The age has varied between batches, so check the batch number. WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 46.5% ABV (93 proof) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | at least 51% corn (The Whiskey Wash) |
| Distillation method | charcoal filtering ("Lincoln County process") |
| Cask type | new charred oak barrels |
| Minimum maturation | no age statement; early batches at least 7 years, from batch 030 4–7 years (according to reviews) |
| Legal basis | 27 CFR § 5.143 (USA) |
How it connects to Spirits
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Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel, 🍷 Barrel toasting
- Made from
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, 🥃 Whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 George Dickel, 🥃 Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey, 🥃 Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey, 🥃 Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey, 🥃 Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that the 1884 is always a seven-year-old whiskey?
Not always. The Whiskey Wash wrote in 2020 about at least seven years, while The Bourbon Culture says that from batch 030 it is a blend of 4 to 7 years.
What is the strength of Uncle Nearest 1884?
93 proof, that is 46.5% ABV.
Who blends the 1884 batches?
Master blender Victoria Eady Butler, according to the brand's website.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky — Grain in the name of American whiskey: bourbon is at least 51% corn, rye at least 51% rye, corn whiskey at least 80% corn.
- 🍷 Barrel toasting — Heating the inside of a barrel over fire; the degree of toast shapes the wine's taste.
- 🥃 George Dickel — Tennessee whisky from the Cascade Hollow distillery in Tullahoma (USA); modern brand introduced in 1964; spelled ‘whisky’; charcoal filtration; owned by Diageo.
- 🥃 Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey — Rye whiskey of the Uncle Nearest brand: a mash of 100% rye, spirit of Canadian origin, maturation in the brand's barrels; 100 proof (50% ABV).
Similar
🥃 Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey · 🥃 Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey · 🥃 Crow 86 · 🥃 George Dickel Barrel Select · 🥃 George Dickel No. 12 · 🥃 George Dickel No. 8
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Uncle Nearest: 1884 Small Batch Whiskey (93 proof; batches curated by master blender Victoria Eady Butler)
- The Whiskey Wash: Uncle Nearest 1884 Premium Small Batch Whiskey review (18.02.2020; min. 7 years; min. 51 % corn; new charred oak; 93 proof)
- The Bourbon Culture: Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch review (28.07.2025; Lincoln County Process; from batch 030 a 4–7 year blend; origin of the spirit disputed)
- 27 CFR § 5.143 Whisky — standards of identity (USA, TTB), text via Cornell LII
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)