Nelsons Green Brier Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey 70 cl 45,5%

A distillery that lay forgotten for 90 years, until two brothers stumbled onto their own family's history.

Expert description

Nelson's Green Brier Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey is an American Tennessee Whiskey, bottled at 45.5%. Nelson's Green Brier was founded by Charles Nelson in 1860 and grew into one of the South's largest whiskey producers, selling around 387,000 gallons a year by 1885, until Prohibition shut the distillery down in 1914. The story lay forgotten until brothers Charlie and Andy Nelson discovered a historical marker about their ancestor's distillery in 2006, while visiting the countryside outside Nashville. They reopened the distillery in November 2014, having already launched Belle Meade Bourbon in 2013 — a name drawn from the family's historic label — while waiting on permits and equipment.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers grain, caramel and a hint of apple.

Palate

The palate is soft with vanilla, honey and light spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and round.

Specifications

Name: Nelsons Green Brier Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey
Distillery: Nelson's Green Brier
Region/Country: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Type: Tennessee Whiskey
ABV: 45.5%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Grainy · Sweet · Round

Did you know?

Brothers Charlie and Andy Nelson knew nothing of their family's whiskey past until they stumbled on a historical roadside marker for Green Brier Distillery during a drive outside Nashville in 2006.

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Frequently asked questions about Nelsons Green Brier Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey

How did the Nelson family rediscover their whiskey heritage?

Brothers Charlie and Andy Nelson discovered a historical marker about their great-great-grandfather's distillery by chance in 2006, while visiting the countryside outside Nashville.

What happened to the original distillery?

It closed in 1914, when Tennessee enacted Prohibition a full year ahead of the rest of the US, and sat idle for nearly a century afterward.

How is Nelsons Green Brier Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey best served?

Neat, on the rocks, or in a classic Tennessee cocktail.

Is Nelsons Green Brier Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey 70 cl 45,5% a good gift idea?

Yes, Nelsons Green Brier Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey 70 cl 45,5% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.

How should Nelsons Green Brier Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey 70 cl 45,5% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

How would you sum up the flavour profile of Nelsons Green Brier Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey 70 cl 45,5%?

In short: Soft · Grainy · Sweet · Round.