Across 8 recorded scans from 21 August 2026 to 4 October 2026, Uncle Nearest's single-scan score moved from 1.6% to 1.3%, down 0.3 percentage points. Latest recorded scan 1.3% on 4 October 2026; combined-window score 1.0%.
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Individual recorded scans. Each row is one scan on one date. The published combined-window score is 1.0% over 21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026, measured across every answer in that window — a different sample from any single row below.
Scan date
Single-scan score
21 August 2026
1.6%
24 August 2026
0.7%
30 August 2026
0.9%
6 September 2026
0.9%
13 September 2026
1.1%
20 September 2026
0.9%
27 September 2026
0.9%
4 October 2026
1.3%
Latest scan = one scan. Overall visibility = all answers in the published window.
Visibility across AI platforms
Share of answers naming this brand
ChatGPT
1.8%
Perplexity
0.4%
AI Overviews
0.9%
21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026 (scans 1–8)
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It appears in 1.8% of collected ChatGPT answers and 0.4% of Perplexity answers: a difference of 1.4 percentage points within the published window. This describes where mentions occur; it does not establish why the platforms differ.
Named across 18 of 150 questions.
Uncle Nearest appears in at least one collected answer to 12.0% of the tracked questions. That is question coverage; the 1.0% visibility score measures its share of individual answers.
Across 8 published scans, visibility ranged from 0.7% to 1.6%. The latest scan was 1.3% on 4 October 2026. Individual scan scores and the published-window score describe different samples.
The brand is named in at least one collected answer to each of these questions.
Best American craft distilleries
Best American distilleries
Best American made spirits
Best American spirits brands
Best American spirits brands right now
Best American spirits for a home bar
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Best American spirits brands (Westland Distillery, Stranahan's, WhistlePig)
What are the best American spirits brands (WhistlePig, Westland Distillery, St. George Spirits)
Best American craft distilleries (St. George Spirits, Westward Whiskey, Stranahan's)
Best American made spirits (Sagamore Spirit, Westland Distillery, Stranahan's)
Best hand crafted American spirits (Stranahan's, St. George Spirits, Garrison Brothers)
Best independent American distilleries (St. George Spirits, New Riff Distilling, Westward Whiskey)
Competitor names are shown where they appear in the collected examples.
Recorded AI questions and answers
Recorded examples from the scan. Each card pairs a shopper’s prompt with an excerpt from the AI response.
Google AI Overviews
The question asked
Best craft spirits brands America
From the recorded answer
Uncle Nearest (Tennessee): Acclaimed for premium aged whiskeys honoring the legacy of the first known African American master distiller, Nathan "Nearest" Green, with bottles starting around $50.
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Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 4 October 2026
America's top craft spirit brands feature exceptional micro-distilleries producing award-winning whiskeys, gins, and unique regional bottlings.
### Top Craft Whiskey and Bourbon Brands
- Stranahan's (Colorado): Known for pioneering American single malt whiskey, featuring standout expressions like the Original and Sherry Cask finish, priced around $45 to $60.
- Peerless Distillery (Kentucky): Celebrated in Louisville for sweet-mash bourbons and citrus-forward rye whiskeys with a smooth finish.
- Uncle Nearest (Tennessee): Acclaimed for premium aged whiskeys honoring the legacy of the first known African American master distiller, Nathan "Nearest" Green, with bottles starting around $50.
- High West Distillery (Utah): Praised by whiskey enthusiasts for innovative and complex blends, including their experimental Campfire whiskey.
### Top Craft Gin and Specialty Spirits Brands
- Caledonia Spirits (Vermont): Makers of Barr Hill Gin, crafted with raw northern honey for a distinct floral finish, typically retailing around $40 to $50.
- Tamworth Distilling (New Hampshire): Famous for out-of-the-box artisan creations like Art in the Age Chicory Root Vodka and foraging-inspired seasonal spirits.
- South Hollow Spirits (Massachusetts): Located on Cape Cod, known for producing top-tier small-batch coastal spirits like Dry Line Cape Cod Gin.
To help narrow down the best bottle for you, let me know:
- What type of spirit do you prefer (bourbon, gin, vodka, rum)?
- What is your preferred flavor profile (smoky, sweet, floral, savory)?
- What is your price range?
ChatGPT
The question asked
Best American distilleries
From the recorded answer
Uncle Nearest* - A major modern Tennessee whiskey producer.
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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 4 October 2026
If by “best” you mean distilleries producing standout American whiskey, I'd put these near the top right now, balancing recent competition results, reputation, and distinctiveness:
1. Bardstown Bourbon Company - Excellent modern Kentucky bourbon and rye, with particularly strong barrel-finished and experimental releases. Its Kentucky Straight Rye won Best Rye Whiskey & Best Whiskey at the 2026 L.A. Spirits Awards. www.laspiritsawards.com
2. A. Smith Bowman Distillery - A standout for high-end bourbon; its Cask Strength Batch #5 ranked #1 American Whiskey and #1 Bourbon in the latest International Whisky Competition results. www.whiskycompetition.com
3. Talnua Distillery - One of the names to know in American single malt. Its American White Oak Bottled-in-Bond won Best Craft American Whiskey at the 2026 ASCOT Awards. ascotawards.comamericancraftspirits.org
4. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey - Excellent American single malt; Mountain Angel 12 Year won Best American Single Malt at the 2026 ASCOT Awards. ascotawards.comamericancraftspirits.org
5. Garrison Brothers Distillery - A pioneer of Texas bourbon. Its Cowboy Bourbon and Guadalupe were among the 2026 American Craft Spirits Awards' silver medalists. americancraftspirits.org
6. Kings County Distillery - Particularly compelling for American rye. Its Empire Rye has earned major recognition, including Best Craft Rye at the ASCOT Awards. ascotawards.com
7. Wigle Whiskey - One of the strongest craft producers for rye and experimental American whiskey; its Reserve Single Barrel Rye won Double Gold at the 2026 American Craft Spirits Awards. americancraftspirits.org
8. Whiskey Del Bac - Especially interesting if you want something outside the traditional Kentucky profile. Its American single malt and rye releases have received strong recent competition results. americancraftspirits.orgascotawards.com
9. Ironroot Republic Distillery - Texas producer making unusually ambitious whiskey; Hubris was named Best American Corn Whiskey in the 2026 World Whiskies Awards. whiskymag.comamericancraftspirits.org
10. Uncle Nearest - A major modern Tennessee whiskey producer. Uncle Nearest 1884 has received repeated high-level recognition, including Best American Whiskey at the ASCOT Best in Class awards. americancraftspirits.orgascotawards.com
### If I were narrowing it to 5
Bardstown Bourbon Company - best all-around destination for serious bourbon/rye
A. Smith Bowman - high-end bourbon
Talnua - American single malt
Garrison Brothers - distinctive Texas bourbon
Wigle Whiskey - craft rye and experimentation
Recent competitions also show how broad the American scene has become: Kentucky remains dominant for bourbon, while Colorado, Texas, Virginia, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and New York are producing increasingly competitive American whiskey. americancraftspirits.org
If you meant the best distilleries to visit in person, rather than the best whiskey producers, I can rank the 10 best American distillery tours/experiences next.
Perplexity
The question asked
Best small batch spirits America
From the recorded answer
| Whiskey | Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey | Listed in the 2025 American Craft Spirits Awards small-batch category. | …
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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 27 September 2026
If you mean the best small-batch spirits made in the U.S., the strongest recent signal in your results is bourbon/whiskey, especially Boulder Spirits World's Best Small Batch Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch Bourbon from the 2025 World Whisky Awards coverage.
A practical shortlist by style, based on the results you provided:
| Style | Notable pick | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbon | Boulder Spirits World's Best Small Batch Bourbon | Won top honors for non-Kentucky small-batch bourbon and also “World's Best Small Batch Bourbon.” |
| Bourbon | 1792 Small Batch Bourbon | Named Best Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon. |
| Bourbon | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Featured by Beam Distilling as a leading small-batch bourbon brand. |
| Bourbon | Four Roses Small Batch Select | Ranked “Best Overall” in a small-batch bourbon roundup. |
| Whiskey | Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey | Listed in the 2025 American Craft Spirits Awards small-batch category. |
| Vodka | Silver Tree American Small Batch Vodka | Highlighted as a high-ranked, award-winning U.S. small-batch vodka. |
| Gin | Small-batch American gins from craft distilleries | Thrillist identifies small American gin producers as noteworthy in the category. |
| Rum | Shipwreck Series Irma | A small-batch barrel-aged rum called out in a distillery feature. |
If you want the best overall drinking buys, I'd prioritize these from the results:
- Boulder Spirits World's Best Small Batch Bourbon
- 1792 Small Batch Bourbon
- Four Roses Small Batch Select
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
- Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey
If you want, I can narrow this to:
- best small-batch bourbon only
- best small-batch spirits under a certain budget
- best U.S. small-batch distilleries by state
- best for sipping vs cocktails
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In the Found by Flux AI Visibility Index, Uncle Nearest ranks #20 among 43 tracked brands for Wine & Spirits · United States (21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026). Its visibility is 1.0%. It was named in 37 of 3,599 AI answers across 18 of 150 tracked questions, averaging position 1.8 when mentioned.
Source: Found by Flux · ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. Visibility measures mentions in this sample, not sales or recommendation quality.
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What is this brand’s AI Visibility Score?
Found by Flux records 1.0% AI visibility for Uncle Nearest in Wine & Spirits · United States, measured over 21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026. It ranks #20 among 43 tracked brands.
How often does AI mention this brand?
Uncle Nearest was named in 37 of 3,599 collected AI answers, across 18 of 150 tracked questions, for Wine & Spirits · United States (21 August 2026 – 4 October 2026). A mention can include a comparison or qualification; it is not necessarily a recommendation.
How is the AI Visibility Score calculated?
Found divides the number of collected answers naming Uncle Nearest by all 3,599 answers in the published Wine & Spirits · United States sample, then multiplies by 100. The same question set is used across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. See the Found methodology for the scope and limitations.
