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Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey

Tennessee Rye Tennessee
Age
4 years
ABV
50%
Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Amber gold; the rye mashbill and multi-state maturation journey create a distinctive colour
Nose
Bold and decadent with praline, nutmeg and white pepper. Rye spice and grain dominate with a candied orange note emerging
Palate
Light vanilla cream, caramelized sugar and unmistakable rye spice. Bold rye grain upfront, then candied orange mid-palate allows sweetness to mingle. 100% rye mashbill sourced from Canada to American straight rye specifications, aged in New York 4+ years then rested in used Uncle Nearest barrels in Tennessee
Finish
White pepper note with a touch of leather and seasoned oak on the finish. Medium length with lingering spice

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • New American oak
  • finished in used Uncle Nearest barrels. 100% rye mashbill
  • sourced from Canada
  • aged in New York then Tennessee

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