🥃 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).
Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey is a rye whiskey from the Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey brand. Unlike the 1856 and 1884 versions, which are based on corn, its mash is made from 100% rye. Its strength is 100 proof, that is 50% ABV. There is no age statement.
According to a review by Drinkhacker (2023), the spirit was brought from Canada; it matured for at least four years in New York and was then moved to Tennessee. There, the whiskey rested in used Uncle Nearest barrels, as the brand's website says. Drinkhacker called it the brand's first widely available rye whiskey.
Why this matters to you. Rye whiskey is usually spicier and drier than corn whiskey, so this is a different taste within the same brand. Compare it with Uncle Nearest 1856, which has the same strength. The separate Uncut/Unfiltered Rye is a different, stronger release. WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 50% ABV (100 proof) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | 100% rye |
| Cask type | used Uncle Nearest barrels (final maturation) |
| Minimum maturation | no age statement; according to Drinkhacker, at least 4 years in New York |
| Legal basis | 27 CFR § 5.143 (USA) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel
- 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
- 🥃 Straight rye whiskey, 🥃 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, 🥃 Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey, 🥃 Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey, 🥃 Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, 🥃 Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, 🥃 Michter's US★1 Kentucky Straight Rye
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Uncle Nearest rye whiskey was distilled in Tennessee?
No. According to Drinkhacker, the spirit is Canadian and matured in New York; in Tennessee it only rested in the brand's barrels.
What is the strength of Uncle Nearest Straight Rye?
100 proof, that is 50% ABV.
What is Uncle Nearest Straight Rye made from?
From a mash of 100% rye, 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.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- 🥃 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.
- 🥃 Straight rye whiskey — Rye whiskey to the US standard: at least 51% rye in the mash, 2+ years in new charred oak barrels, no additives.
- 🥃 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye — Jack Daniel’s line with a new mash: 70% rye, 18% corn, 12% malt; charcoal mellowing; 45% ABV.
Similar
🥃 Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey · 🥃 Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Rye · 🥃 Crow 86 · 🥃 Bulleit 10 Year Old Rye · 🥃 Bulleit Rye
⚠️ 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: Straight Rye Whiskey (100 % rye mash bill; matured in used Uncle Nearest barrels; 100 proof)
- Drinkhacker: Review: Uncle Nearest Straight Rye (22.01.2023; 100 % rye sourced from Canada, min. 4 years in New York, rested in Uncle Nearest barrels in Tennessee; 100 proof)
- 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)