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July 17, 2019

DeCrescente Now Distributes Award-Winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

DeCrescente Distributing Company (DDC) is proud to announce a partnership with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, an award-winning whiskey brand inspired by “the best whiskey maker the world never knew.” Their flagship, Uncle Nearest 1856 premium aged whiskey, is now available in 750 ML bottles at liquor retailers throughout the Capital Region.

“We took our time and found DeCrescente to be the right partner for us in the Capital Region,” said Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. “Our brand has made its way into the hearts and homes of America and cultivated a diverse whiskey family that bucks the tradition of what a whiskey drinker looks like. More than 1,000,000 glasses of Uncle Nearest have been raised around the world by women and men of every background. And now, we are confident they will also be raising glasses in the Capital Region.”

Seemingly 160 years in the making, Uncle Nearest 1856 brings forth the story of Tennessee distilling legend Nathan “Nearest” Green, or as his family and friends called him, Uncle Nearest, and is the first spirit brand in history to honor an African-American.

This year, Uncle Nearest 1856 was one of two brands to win the reputable “World’s Best” award at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards and was awarded “Best American Whiskey” at the 2019 New Orleans Bourbon Festival. Further, Cigar & Spirits Magazine named Uncle Nearest 1856 one of the “Top 5 Whiskies in the World” last year. In less than two years, Uncle Nearest has received 39 awards, making it one of the most awarded new brands in American history.

“With the explosion in interest we’ve seen in the whiskey category,” said DDC General Manager Russ Teplitzky, “we’re proud to add a superior whiskey like Uncle Nearest 1856 to our wine and spirits portfolio.”

Uncle Nearest 1856 presents a caramel color with a deep golden hue. On the nose, baled hay, pumpkin seeds, stone fruit, caramel corn and sweet maple are present. On the palate, the whiskey shows spicy caramel notes up front, and then hints of maple as it mellows with dried fruit and floral notes. Sweetness and spice reminiscent of freshly baked oatmeal cookies remain through a long and rich finish.

For more information on Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey, please visit http://www.decrescente.com/products.