01/23/2025
Have you ever tried Uncle Nearest?? We think their back story is one of the most unique ones!! Founded is 2016 by Fawn Weaver, an African American woman(she remains the CEO,we LOVE a Whiskey Woman). Uncle Nearest is Named after Nathan “nearest” Green, the first African American master distiller!!
Here are some additional facts about Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey:
*Fastest-growing whiskey brand in the US: Uncle Nearest is the fastest-growing whiskey brand in the United States.
*Most awarded American whiskey: Uncle Nearest has won the Most Awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey award multiple years in a row.
*Unique filtration process: Uncle Nearest uses a unique post-aging double filtration method that includes the Lincoln County Process.
*Sugar-free, fat-free, and gluten-free: Uncle Nearest is sugar-free, fat-free, and gluten-free.
*Headquartered in Shelbyville, Tennessee: The distillery is located at 3125 Highway 231 N, Shelbyville, TN.
*Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler: Victoria Eady Butler is the master blender for Uncle Nearest. She is a fifth generation descendant of Nathan "Nearest" Green.
*Black business booster program: Weaver launched a Black business booster program to help other brands improve their operations.
