This is a great whiskey. I just picked up a case at publix liquors in FL, It was BOGO! $56.00 SAVINGS per bottle on the 6pk. Its fantastic. Very smooth for a 100 proof. I tasted this next to Colonel Taylor Bourbon, Jeffersons reserve and Blackened. Easily the best. Its definitely worth the $55.00 price range.
That’s not a picture of Nearest, that is his son. The story of this guy is epic, if you are more interested in it please look it up. He was one hell of a guy and it is some great tasting whiskey.
I can admit to making a mistake, but I'm not sure if I made one here. Both google and even Uncle Nearests website cite the guy I put in my video as Uncle Nearest. Something that old could be improperly documented but I'd like to see evidence. Nathan "Nearest" Green g.co/kgs/Kd2c9o
I appreciate this channel. I'm a gin drinker, but I really appreciate learning about whiskey. I like that. I'm starting to understand, and enjoy, whiskey, too. Thank you!
Sadly, I'm not sure I can refer you to anyone in particular, but I do know some of the local producers. If you like I can help introduce you to the spirits of Portland. Are you on IG? I'll msg you my email so you can contact me offline.
Greetings from Massachusetts, A fellow Commonwealth dweller on the North Shore of Boston. You're reviews are awesome! Thanks for introducing some of the spirits I would have passed over at the store.
The economic term you're looking for is "economies of scale". These little niche distilleries can't benefit from the discounts on buying large amounts of raw materials and don't produce enough to lower the per unit fixed costs needed (equipment, machinery, rent). Love the videos, keep it up.
My son gave me a bottle of Angles Envy. Have you tried it? To me, it was as you described the Uncle Nearest. Neither of us liked it. He even apologized to me for it being so bad. But, after decanting it for about 3 weeks, it became very pleasant to drink.
I'm glad you ended up liking it. I enjoyed Angel's envy the first time I tried it, but that was back in 2013 when I think they were still MGP sourced. I'd be interested to try it now
My older brother loves Angel's Envy and gave me a pour when I visited him last. It was great, we finished the half a bottle he had left and could not find anymore(small town in southwest Va) while there. I brought 3 bottles down from Maryland on my visit and when we opened a bottle, it tasted like crap to me. He explained that it seems to breath and taste better after a couple of weeks like you described.
I like your reviews. You made a statement about getting samples and not wanting to review those you don’t like basically because you don’t want to offend the person that sent it to you. I’d challenge that line of thought. Personal opinion... I think you should still review it. Folks obviously appreciate your breakdown of whiskey, opinion, etc... I think the bad should come with the good. You seem to be a kind and fair person... people will appreciate you for that. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Brian. I go back and forth on this one as well... it's a tough one, more of a personal ethics kind of thing... someone gave me something for free, I don't need to bash them on the internet. I will occasionally mention things that I don't enjoy on the live streams, but I don't do major videos just to say "this sucks". I may change my mind in the future, as I agree with your point, I just find it hard to bring myself to do it.
I think it makes sense. Everyone taste are so different so giving someone thing a "bad" review is pretty damaging for something that's so personal. If they gave it to you for free and the down side is, it doesn't get mentioned, I think that's enough of a hit. I see where our friend is coming from for sure tho. I just side with you because of the nature of the bourbon beast. It's truly a to each their own kinda deal.
If you're going to speak the history of it tell the whole truth. Uncle Nearest was a free slave and he invented Jack Daniels whiskey. He took this white teen under his arm and showed him the whiskey business. The white teen later grew up and became his partner and both decided it would be best to name it Jack Daniels. Uncle Nearest later became sick and died. But Daniels family never discreted Nearest for his invention and talked about him a lot. The story really never made headlines until a couple of years ago. Even Nearest family had no idea until recently and settled out of court for some millions. That's why I can't understand why Nearest whiskey is a small company since Jack Daniels is the most famous and sold whiskey in history. So basically Jack Daniels family should praise this Nearest guy like a god because if not for him they most likely wouldn't be the millionaires they are today. But I give props to them they kept the real story alive and the truth, and that's rare when it comes to white people. Imagine if other whites where as honest as them such as Alexander Gram Bell and others. LOL
Hey Bill really appreciate the review and info. As I've begun to dig into the back story, I agree it's very interesting. That's always one thing I've appreciated whether made up or not the stories behind what you're drinking. I can't wait to try it and review it. Cheers buddy!
Love the story behind this one and Jack Daniels for that matter too! I am curious about the strength of this only being 100 proof for a barrel strength whiskey. Isn't it much more typical for whiskies to gain in proof as they age? I wonder why the difference with this one.
I guess they listened to you, because the TotalWine in St. Louis, O sells IG for $45.99, And I agree. Perfect price point! I can’t wait to get a bottle.
I get that, then why is the saying that all whiskys are not bourbon (for the one's outside of the usa) Question so would jd's be a bourbon. Be gentle sometimes I'm a little slow on the uptake.
Hey Bill wanted to ask you if you would mind if I added your review to a link in my review in the event people also wanted to check out your review. Thanks!
Chello, please remember that your pallet is a very sensitive sense, what you had for food can change your taste buds greatly, try toasted bread or pretzels to clean your pallet first.
I’m sorry sir but that’s not how whiskey or bourbon works. It doesn’t age or mellow in the bottle, even after it’s been opened. It isn’t wine. Maybe you ate something prior that left a bad taste in your mouth.
This is a great whiskey. I just picked up a case at publix liquors in FL, It was BOGO! $56.00 SAVINGS per bottle on the 6pk.
Its fantastic. Very smooth for a 100 proof. I tasted this next to Colonel Taylor Bourbon, Jeffersons reserve and Blackened. Easily the best. Its definitely worth the $55.00 price range.
That’s not a picture of Nearest, that is his son. The story of this guy is epic, if you are more interested in it please look it up. He was one hell of a guy and it is some great tasting whiskey.
I can admit to making a mistake, but I'm not sure if I made one here.
Both google and even Uncle Nearests website cite the guy I put in my video as Uncle Nearest. Something that old could be improperly documented but I'd like to see evidence.
Nathan "Nearest" Green g.co/kgs/Kd2c9o
This is his son George according to the investigative reporter Fawn weaver
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary yeah it's his son. There's no picture of uncle nearest.
I appreciate this channel. I'm a gin drinker, but I really appreciate learning about whiskey. I like that. I'm starting to understand, and enjoy, whiskey, too. Thank you!
What's your gin of choice? I prefer beefeater, but I don't really know what i'm doing with Gin.
Aviation
Have you tried Portland gins? Or whiskey? James Oliver Rye, and Burnside Bourbon are amazing. Would you care to do a review of either?
I'm always game to do reviews. Maybe I'll reach out to them and see what's up. Unless of course you have a connection?
Sadly, I'm not sure I can refer you to anyone in particular, but I do know some of the local producers. If you like I can help introduce you to the spirits of Portland. Are you on IG? I'll msg you my email so you can contact me offline.
Greetings from Massachusetts, A fellow Commonwealth dweller on the North Shore of Boston. You're reviews are awesome! Thanks for introducing some of the spirits I would have passed over at the store.
Hey Skytalon! Pleasure to see another masshole around here
Brothers in arms =).
That was Uncle Nearest's son that was shown seated next to Jack Daniel. You ID'ed him as Uncle Nearest.
Darryl Nelson true
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The economic term you're looking for is "economies of scale". These little niche distilleries can't benefit from the discounts on buying large amounts of raw materials and don't produce enough to lower the per unit fixed costs needed (equipment, machinery, rent). Love the videos, keep it up.
Thanks! I'm always happy to learn more
I tried this today. Cherry, woody and sweet. Goes down ridiculously smooth for 100 proof. I like it.
My son gave me a bottle of Angles Envy. Have you tried it? To me, it was as you described the Uncle Nearest. Neither of us liked it. He even apologized to me for it being so bad. But, after decanting it for about 3 weeks, it became very pleasant to drink.
I'm glad you ended up liking it. I enjoyed Angel's envy the first time I tried it, but that was back in 2013 when I think they were still MGP sourced. I'd be interested to try it now
My older brother loves Angel's Envy and gave me a pour when I visited him last. It was great, we finished the half a bottle he had left and could not find anymore(small town in southwest Va) while there. I brought 3 bottles down from Maryland on my visit and when we opened a bottle, it tasted like crap to me. He explained that it seems to breath and taste better after a couple of weeks like you described.
I like your reviews. You made a statement about getting samples and not wanting to review those you don’t like basically because you don’t want to offend the person that sent it to you. I’d challenge that line of thought. Personal opinion... I think you should still review it. Folks obviously appreciate your breakdown of whiskey, opinion, etc... I think the bad should come with the good. You seem to be a kind and fair person... people will appreciate you for that. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Brian. I go back and forth on this one as well... it's a tough one, more of a personal ethics kind of thing... someone gave me something for free, I don't need to bash them on the internet. I will occasionally mention things that I don't enjoy on the live streams, but I don't do major videos just to say "this sucks".
I may change my mind in the future, as I agree with your point, I just find it hard to bring myself to do it.
I think it makes sense. Everyone taste are so different so giving someone thing a "bad" review is pretty damaging for something that's so personal. If they gave it to you for free and the down side is, it doesn't get mentioned, I think that's enough of a hit. I see where our friend is coming from for sure tho. I just side with you because of the nature of the bourbon beast. It's truly a to each their own kinda deal.
If you're going to speak the history of it tell the whole truth. Uncle Nearest was a free slave and he invented Jack Daniels whiskey. He took this white teen under his arm and showed him the whiskey business. The white teen later grew up and became his partner and both decided it would be best to name it Jack Daniels. Uncle Nearest later became sick and died. But Daniels family never discreted Nearest for his invention and talked about him a lot. The story really never made headlines until a couple of years ago. Even Nearest family had no idea until recently and settled out of court for some millions. That's why I can't understand why Nearest whiskey is a small company since Jack Daniels is the most famous and sold whiskey in history.
So basically Jack Daniels family should praise this Nearest guy like a god because if not for him they most likely wouldn't be the millionaires they are today. But I give props to them they kept the real story alive and the truth, and that's rare when it comes to white people. Imagine if other whites where as honest as them such as Alexander Gram Bell and others. LOL
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Here in Arkansa we are selling it for 45 dollars. I think the back story is the hook that tries to make it stand out.
Great deal for $45.00
Hey Bill really appreciate the review and info. As I've begun to dig into the back story, I agree it's very interesting. That's always one thing I've appreciated whether made up or not the stories behind what you're drinking. I can't wait to try it and review it. Cheers buddy!
I look forward to your review as well!
The Whiskey Dic Thanks I appreciate that, cheers!
Love the story behind this one and Jack Daniels for that matter too! I am curious about the strength of this only being 100 proof for a barrel strength whiskey. Isn't it much more typical for whiskies to gain in proof as they age? I wonder why the difference with this one.
Great review I love the store of this whiskey 🥃👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Me too.
saw this on " Somebody Feed Phil " on Netflix and was intrigued by the backstory...$50 at TW....really liked it...smooth, rolled right off the tongue
Never even heard of this, cool
I guess they listened to you, because the TotalWine in St. Louis, O sells IG for $45.99, And I agree. Perfect price point! I can’t wait to get a bottle.
George Lebessis Jr it’s $60 in Atlanta smh
That's shameful
This whiskey is sourced,. Anyone, where it it sourced from?
I just bought a bottle yesterday..$52.95 in an Oregon state ran store...I will report on it later. GO UNCLE NEAREST!
Great story🙂
The picture that was shown was not Uncle Nearest. That was his son.
It's what was on their website when I did the review
Thanks Bill-That’s a new one on me🥃
Can you review Redbreast 12 ???😮🥃🥃
Sure can! I'll add it to my list.
It’s good. Not sure if it worth the price though.
That why i want to have dick’s opinion😁
How can uncle nearist be a bourbon when it's filtered through charcol doesn't that make it a straight whiskey.
Funny you ask. I just finished recording a video about this very subject. Long story short, straight whiskey is a subset of bourbon.
I get that, then why is the saying that all whiskys are not bourbon (for the one's outside of the usa) Question so would jd's be a bourbon. Be gentle sometimes I'm a little slow on the uptake.
No problem. That was actually the topic of my video :) really funny you asked that today.
Whiskey > bourbon > straight bourbon > Tennessee whiskey
I only brought it up cause of the video.
Absolutely
Hey Bill wanted to ask you if you would mind if I added your review to a link in my review in the event people also wanted to check out your review. Thanks!
Universally yes. Anytime you'd like
The Whiskey Dic Thanks Bill, I'll share, have a good one!
I look forward to watching
The Whiskey Dic thanks Bill, just posted about an hour ago, cheers buddy!
Just put Nearest Green! Why the Uncle ?
do you recommend opening ya whiskey and letting them sit for a few moths???
For this one, yes. Try it first, then see what you think. Then let it sit
The Whiskey Dic I have two for now.... Gentleman Jack and nob Creek....
Those are both great right out of the glass
The Whiskey Dic I'ma grab Maker's Mark next week
Thought you would have reviewed something a little sexier for review 69!
I didn't even realize it was going to be #69 until I was naming it this morning. It's actually something like my 132 video
As a Cameroonian 🇨🇲 I wish I could save up to make bottle reach me up here
It's good but not good enough to spend that much on shipping
Id be more than happy to ship a bottle to you amigo. Send me an email flavio152002@yahoo.com
Helped he says 😂
Holy Shit!!! I thought this was Gerard Pique!!!
Sounds like a bottle that needs to be decanted for a couple months before trying.
100%.
Chello, please remember that your pallet is a very sensitive sense, what you had for food can change your taste buds greatly, try toasted bread or pretzels to clean your pallet first.
I’m sorry sir but that’s not how whiskey or bourbon works. It doesn’t age or mellow in the bottle, even after it’s been opened. It isn’t wine. Maybe you ate something prior that left a bad taste in your mouth.
100% the taste will change in the bottle after it's been opened. Maybe I said something unclear? (I'm ok a plane right now cant rewatch the episode).
🥃 Check out some of the other bottlings in my Small Distillery Series: ruclips.net/video/KpcUBUStmU8/видео.html
You don't know the history sir
I'm no historian I teach whatever the company is putting out there as their history if it's an accurate that's on them not on me