Uncle Nearest Toasted Single Barrel Whiskey
Barrel-strength single barrel | Toasted oak finish | 750mL | Tennessee whiskey | Limited edition — Uncle Nearest Toasted Single Barrel is a barrel-strength single barrel whiskey finished in toasted oak — a limited-edition expression from the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Each barrel is bottled at its natural barrel strength, so no two are identical. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The toasted finish is the story: after its initial maturation, the whiskey is finished in heavily toasted (not charred) barrels, layering warm vanilla, caramelized sugar, and baking spice over Uncle Nearest's classic Tennessee whiskey profile — dark fruit, oak, and a long, warming finish. Among barrel-strength single barrels, a toasted finish from the most-awarded American whiskey distillery is a collector's pour.
Tasting notes
Warm vanilla, caramelized sugar, baking spice; dark fruit, oak; long, warming finish. (Brand + retailer notes; proof varies by barrel.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Barrel-strength single barrel — bottled at natural cask strength
- Finished in heavily toasted oak (not charred)
- Limited edition from Nearest Green Distillery, Shelbyville, Tennessee
- Honoring Nathan "Nearest" Green, the first known African American master distiller
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat with a few drops of water to open it — barrel strength rewards patience.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is it?
It varies by barrel — each single barrel is bottled at its natural barrel strength.
What's a toasted finish?
The whiskey is finished in heavily toasted (not charred) barrels, adding vanilla and caramelized sugar without heavy char.
Where is Uncle Nearest made?
Nearest Green Distillery, Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Is it limited?
Yes — a limited-edition single barrel expression.