Uncle Nearest 1856
Tennessee
Blend of aged Tennessee whiskeys bottled at 50% after charcoal filtering. Retailers disagree on the age range and the mash bill is not published, so neither is stated here.
- Aging
- New charred American oak, blended from multiple ages
- Congeners
- High
- Histamines
- Moderate
- Polyphenols
- Moderate
- Sulfites
- Very Low
- Tannins
- Moderate
- Sugar
- Very Low
- Additives
- Very Low
- Calories
- 123
- Sugar
- 0g
17.5g ethanol at 50% ABV. No sugar, so every calorie here is alcohol.
In its favor
- ✓Charcoal mellowed
- ✓No flavouring or colouring permitted
What to watch
- !Higher 50% strength
- !Heavy barrel extraction from long aging
- !Undisclosed mash bill
Factor by factor
Congeners High ▾
Byproducts of fermentation (methanol, acetaldehyde, fusel alcohols). Strongly linked to hangover severity; darker, less-distilled spirits carry more.
Histamines Moderate ▾
Produced by bacteria during fermentation/aging. Trigger flushing, headaches, congestion in sensitive drinkers. High in red wine, beer, aged spirits.
Polyphenols Moderate ▾
Plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Slightly protective at low doses but at high concentrations may worsen hangover via tannin/quercetin reactions.
Sulfites Very Low ▾
Preservatives (SO₂) added to wine and some beers. Common trigger of headaches, asthma, and allergic-type reactions.
Tannins Moderate ▾
Astringent polyphenols from skins, seeds, barrels. Bind proteins, slow alcohol clearance, and aggravate dehydration-style symptoms.
Sugar Very Low ▾
Residual sugar amplifies hangover via blood-sugar swings and dehydration. Liqueurs and cocktails are the main offenders.
Additives Very Low ▾
Colorants, flavorings, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbates. Cheap spirits and ready-to-drinks often hide these in trade-secret formulas.
Uncle Nearest 1856 is a higher-proof, older-skewing Tennessee blend. Strength and age both raise the load compared with a 40% Old No. 7.
Uncle Nearest 1856 questions
How many calories are in a shot of Uncle Nearest 1856? ▾
About 123 calories in a 1.5oz shot at 50% ABV. All of them come from the alcohol, since there is no sugar.
Does Uncle Nearest 1856 have sugar? ▾
No. Uncle Nearest 1856 has 0g of sugar per 1.5oz serving.
Is Uncle Nearest 1856 gluten-free? ▾
Not by label. Uncle Nearest 1856 is distilled from a gluten-containing grain, so US rules bar it from claiming gluten-free. Distillation does remove the gluten protein, and the Celiac Disease Foundation considers distilled spirits safe for most coeliacs. If you would rather avoid the question, pick a spirit distilled from corn, potato, grape or agave.
What proof is Uncle Nearest 1856? ▾
Uncle Nearest 1856 is 100 proof, which is 50% alcohol by volume.
Does Uncle Nearest 1856 give you a bad hangover? ▾
Uncle Nearest 1856 scores 7/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 7/10 for tennessee whiskey overall. The main drivers are its congeners.
Is Uncle Nearest 1856 vegan? ▾
Yes. Uncle Nearest 1856 is listed as vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients or fining agents.