Uncle Nearest Straight Rye extends the brand that honours Nathan 'Nearest' Green into the rye whiskey category. The rye undergoes the Lincoln County Process charcoal filtering that defines Tennessee whiskey production, adding a subtle smoothness to the naturally spicy rye character. Bottled at 100 proof, it has the strength to express its grain intensity with conviction.
The charcoal filtering on rye is an interesting proposition. Where the mellowing process can occasionally strip too much character from bourbon, on rye — which has more assertive flavour compounds — it smooths without diminishing. The result is a rye with the Tennessee smoothness and the rye's natural peppery intensity coexisting effectively.
Uncle Nearest Rye extends the brand's mission of excellence and historical recognition into a new category. The quality is genuine, the charcoal-rye combination interesting, and the price fair. As Uncle Nearest continues to grow, the rye demonstrates that the brand's quality is not limited to its flagship bourbon.
