82Very Good

Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey

Rye Uncle Nearest

Distilled by Uncle Nearest, this is the brand's first release with in-house distillate, which is an exciting development. Let's dive in!

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Aggregated Reviews

Raided Score: 85
Drinkhacker
By Drew Beard
It’s a surprisingly approachable sipper and fine cocktail base, but the whole experience could probably benefit from more time in the barrel.
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Raided Score: 80
Breaking Bourbon
By Eric Hasman
If you like your rye bold without an overabundance of baking spices and sweet fruit notes, Uncle Nearest Straight Rye is made for you.
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Raided Score: 75
The Daily Pour
By T8ke
It’s great to see Uncle Nearest releasing its own rye, but this expression is released a bit too soon, where youthful notes distract from the potential of a well structured rye.
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House Review

Nose:
Rich maple and spearmint, fun granny smith apple note, touch of pine.
Taste:
Youthful wood notes, honey, tobacco, sweet tea and a touch of sweet oak.
Finish:
Moderate finish, youth shows through once more. Sweet and punchy with some baking spice here and there.
Overall:
It’s great to see Uncle Nearest releasing its own rye, but this expression is released a bit too soon, where youthful notes distract from the potential of a well-structured rye.
Score:
75
By T8ke
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