Uncle Nearest Master Blend Whiskey 2025 Limited Release

The Story Behind Uncle Nearest Master Blend Whiskey

The 2025 edition of Uncle Nearest Master Blend Whiskey arrives with prestige and purpose. Marking the eighth anniversary of one of America’s most celebrated whiskey brands, this latest release expands beyond the distillery for the first time—a noteworthy move for both collectors and connoisseurs. Known as the most-awarded Bourbon or American whiskey since 2019, Uncle Nearest Master Blend Whiskey celebrates its legacy with a symbolic limited release of exactly 8,888 bottles. That figure honors each year since the brand’s founding while paying tribute to the legacy of Nearest Green, America’s first known African American master distiller.

Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler, a fifth-generation descendant of Nearest Green and four-time Master Blender of the Year, hand-selects the most outstanding barrels from each batch. These selections are then meticulously blended to create Uncle Nearest Master Blend Whiskey: a bold, cask-strength spirit bursting with rich complexity.

On the palate, expect layers of caramelized sugar, ripe dark fruits, and warm baking spices. The whiskey’s signature strength is balanced by a round mouthfeel and a luxurious finish that lingers long after the sip. Prices at $149, this is a premium and meaningful bottle, especially for those lucky enough to find one with Butler’s signature hidden inside.

Few bottles carry the trophy shelf of Uncle Nearest Master Blend Whiskey. The 2025 release alone has already claimed the title of World’s Best Bourbon, Best Tennessee Whiskey, and Spirit of the Year at the Bartender Spirits Awards. It also took home Consumer Choice and Innovation honors at the SIP Awards and was recognized as Best Bottled and Blended Tennessee Whiskey at the ADI International Spirits Awards. With over 270 medals to its name—including 46 Double Golds and 106 Golds—this bottle reaffirms its status as one of the finest American whiskeys ever blended.

How to Secure the Uncle Nearest Master Blend Whiskey

Previously available only at the Nearest Green Distillery in Tennessee, Uncle Nearest Master Blend Whiskey is now being distributed in 32 markets across the U.S. While the initial presale on ReserveBar.com sold out within hours, select bottles can still be located using the “Find” feature on the Uncle Nearest website. The limited nature of the release, paired with its award-winning pedigree and potential Easter Egg signatures, make this edition a must-have for any serious whiskey collector.

Founder and CEO Fawn Weaver summed it up best: “It takes a truly special occasion—like our 8th anniversary—to justify releasing our most beloved bottle from Nearest Green Distillery into the market.”

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