Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition Whiskey

The Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition V – Victoria Eady Butler Whiskey represents the pinnacle of Tennessee whiskey craftsmanship and legacy. With each blend, fifth-generation Nearest Green descendant and Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler hand-selects the most exceptional barrels from the batch—those that stand above the rest for balance, depth, and character. For the first time ever, these extraordinary barrels have been blended together to create what Butler herself calls “our most perfect whiskey.”

Why Buy the Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition V?
This limited-edition cask strength whiskey stands as a tribute to Nearest Green, the world’s first known African American master distiller and the “Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey.” Every bottle carries forward his legacy of precision, patience, and integrity. Crafted with new American oak barrels, a low barrel entry proof, and a slow aging process in non-temperature-controlled rickhouses, this blend captures the soul of Tennessee whiskey—rich, robust, and remarkably smooth.

The Background
Nearest Green’s whiskey set the foundation for an American tradition. His groundbreaking methods—particularly the use of sugar maple charcoal filtration, known today as the Lincoln County Process—remain central to Tennessee whiskey craftsmanship. Today, Victoria Eady Butler continues that innovation at the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee, producing whiskey that honors her great-great-grandfather’s methods while advancing his timeless legacy.

Tasting Notes & Profile

• Nose: Aromas of toasted oak, vanilla bean, molasses, and dark fruit.

• Palate: Full-bodied and velvety, with notes of brown sugar, caramel, nutmeg, and roasted nuts.

• Finish: Long, warm, and deeply satisfying, leaving lingering spice and charred oak sweetness.

The Story
This Master Blend Edition is the culmination of five generations of knowledge, care, and courage. Every drop reflects the uncompromising dedication that began with Nearest Green and lives on through Victoria Eady Butler. Her work has earned global recognition, including multiple “Master Blender of the Year” titles, and each Master Blend release sells out quickly—becoming an instant collector’s piece. Edition V is no exception: powerful, elegant, and unapologetically Tennessee.

Fun Fact
Each Master Blend Edition is bottled at cask strength, unfiltered and undiluted, to preserve every note of its complex flavor profile. This release also marks the first time Butler blended only the most elite barrels she’d ever set aside—a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of perfection.

Serving Suggestions

• Neat: To fully appreciate the cask strength intensity and layered flavor.

• With a Splash of Water: Unlocks deeper sweetness and spice.

• Collector’s Display: A striking bottle honoring one of whiskey’s most important legacies.

Our Guarantee
At Quality Liquor Store, every bottle of Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition V – Victoria Eady Butler is sourced directly and handled with care. Crafted in Shelbyville, Tennessee, and bottled at cask strength, this limited edition is a piece of whiskey history—an heirloom of excellence, heritage, and unbreakable craftsmanship.