Uncle Nearest Confirms It — Backed by U.S. Law and the TTB Most people are surprised to learn that Tennessee whiskey is, by law, a type of straight bourbon whiskey — one that’s made in Tennessee and filtered through sugar maple charcoal before aging (known as the Lincoln County Process).
While many brands avoid the word “bourbon” on their Tennessee whiskey labels, at Uncle Nearest, we believe in transparency and truth — especially when it clears up confusion for our customers.
That’s why we submitted the following letter to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), outlining the legal foundation for using “Tennessee Whiskey” on the front label and “Straight Bourbon Whiskey” on the back of our products. The facts are clear:
Open Letter to the TTB: Uncle Nearest on Tennessee Whiskey and Bourbon Classification
For those who want to dig deeper, we welcome you to explore the letter and see for yourself why Uncle Nearest proudly identifies as both Tennessee whiskey and straight bourbon whiskey — in full compliance with U.S. law, global trade treaties, and the legacy of Nearest Green.
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