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Ask the Whisky Maker: Compass Box’s James Saxon

James Saxon took on the role as chief whisky maker for Compass Box following founder John Glaser’s sudden departure several weeks ago. It’s a journey… Read More

James Saxon took on the role as chief whisky maker for Compass Box following founder John Glaser’s sudden departure several weeks ago. It’s a journey that started with a Compass Box tasting Saxon organized as a student at the University of St. Andrews a decade ago. He’ll answer your questions about Compass Box in this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Port Ellen Distillery is alive and humming once again, while Rosebank plans to open its new visitors center in June. Woodford Reserve has created a $15,000 Bourbon to celebrate the 150th Kentucky Derby May 4, and we’ll have details and tasting notes, too.

Episode 1049: March 24, 2024

Photo courtesy Compass Box.

Uncle Nearest Introduces Trio Of Whiskies

Nearest Green Distillery has released a trio of whiskies to add to their popular Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey portfolio – Uncle Nearest Straight Rye, Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Black Label Whiskey, and Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Rye. Uncle Nearest Straight Rye is bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to contain […]

Uncle Nearest Straight Rye is bottled at 50% alcohol by volume [100 proof] and is said to contain notes of caramelized sugar, rye and vanilla.

Nearest Green sourced their Uncle Nearest Straight Rye from Canada, aged it in New York for four years before transferring it to Tennessee to rest and finish in its used barrels.

Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey is being made available for $60 per bottle online and at Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Black Label will be made available on November 25, 2022, for $80 per bottle, joined by Uncle Nearest Single Barrel Rye on December 15, 2022, for $90 per bottle.