{"product_id":"uncle-nearest-master-blend-edition-2025-release","title":"Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition 2025 Release","description":"\u003c!-- Product Description --\u003e \u003ch2\u003eUncle Nearest Master Blend Edition 2025 | Limited National Release\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExperience the pinnacle of Tennessee Whiskey with the \u003cstrong\u003eUncle Nearest Master Blend Edition 2025 Release\u003c\/strong\u003e—a highly limited, cask-strength expression now available nationally for the first time. Personally curated by Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler, this edition blends only the most exceptional barrels from previous Uncle Nearest releases, honoring the brand’s 8th anniversary with a symbolic 8,888-bottle release.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFormerly a distillery exclusive, this \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric release\u003c\/strong\u003e is now within reach for whiskey collectors and connoisseurs nationwide. Bold, unfiltered, and full of heritage, the Master Blend Edition is a true grail bottle for fans of rich, complex Tennessee Whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep bouquet of dark caramel, maple syrup, orange peel, and seasoned oak, with hints of baking spices and dried fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and viscous. Notes of vanilla, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate, and leather layer over a core of peppery rye spice.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long with a warm “Tennessee hug,” fading into notes of dark fruit, oak, and cinnamon-spice complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy Uncle Nearest Master Blend 2025 at Wooden Cork?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery Exclusive—Now National:\u003c\/strong\u003e First national release of the formerly distillery-only Master Blend Edition.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eHand-Blended by Victoria Eady Butler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green and award-winning Master Blender.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Limited:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 8,888 bottles produced to mark Uncle Nearest's 8th anniversary.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eUncut, Unfiltered Cask Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered for maximum flavor and mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tennessee Whiskey (Cask Strength, Non-Chill Filtered)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Master Blend Edition – 8th Anniversary\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited National Release (8,888 Bottles)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by batch (typically 110–122+)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearest Green Distillery, Shelbyville, TN\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut \u0026amp; Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e   .faq-section .faq-item {     border-top: 1px solid #ccc;     padding: 12px 0;     cursor: pointer;     position: relative;   }   .faq-section .faq-item:hover {     background-color: #f9f9f9;   }   .faq-section .faq-item::after {     content: '▼';     position: absolute;     right: 0;     transition: transform 0.3s ease;   }   .faq-section .faq-answer {     display: none;     padding-top: 8px;   }   .faq-section .faq-item.open::after {     transform: rotate(-180deg);   }   .faq-section .faq-item.open .faq-answer {     display: block;   } \u003c\/style\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\"\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\"\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e❓ What is the Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e     \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e       It’s a limited, cask-strength Tennessee Whiskey personally blended by Victoria Eady Butler. She selects the top barrel from each batch to create this master expression.     \u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\"\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e❓ How is this release different from past Master Blends?\u003c\/strong\u003e     \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e       This is the first time the Master Blend Edition has been released nationally. Previously, it was available only at the Nearest Green Distillery.     \u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\"\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e❓ Who was Nathan “Nearest” Green?\u003c\/strong\u003e     \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e       Nearest Green was the first-known African-American master distiller. He perfected the Lincoln County Process and mentored Jack Daniel in whiskey-making.     \u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\"\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e❓ Why were only 8,888 bottles made?\u003c\/strong\u003e     \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e       The 8,888 bottle release commemorates Uncle Nearest’s 8th anniversary—a tribute to the brand's legacy and rapid rise.     \u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\"\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e❓ What’s the best way to enjoy the Master Blend Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e     \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e       Due to its cask strength and complexity, enjoy it neat in a tasting glass. A few drops of water can help open up deeper layers of flavor.     \u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('open')\"\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e❓ Where can I buy Uncle Nearest Master Blend 2025?\u003c\/strong\u003e     \u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e       You can purchase it online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e, where rare and collectible whiskey is expertly shipped to your door.     \u003c\/div\u003e   \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c!-- JSON-LD Structured FAQ Schema --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What is the Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"It’s a limited, cask-strength Tennessee Whiskey personally blended by Victoria Eady Butler. 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