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Bourbon Lore Legends of American Whiskey - The history of American whiskey as told through 100 bottles, Book Cover

Bourbon Lore: Legends of American Whiskey

Bourbon Lore: Legends of American Whiskey book tells the history of American whiskey as told through 100 bottles. Each bottle tells a story, and each story fits with others, piece by piece, like a jigsaw puzzle, to create a grand narrative, not just about bourbon and rye distilling but about American history itself.
Fawn Weaver's - Love & Whiskey - The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest

Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest [Book]

Embark on a captivating journey with “Love & Whiskey,” where New York Times bestselling author Fawn Weaver unveils the hidden narrative behind one of America’s most iconic whiskey brands. This book is a vibrant exploration set in the present day, delving into the life and legacy of Nearest Green, the African American distilling genius who played a pivotal role in the creation of the whiskey that bears Jack Daniel’s name.
American Craft Spirits Association 2018 Convention - Keynote Speaker Uncle Nearest Co-Founder Fawn Weaver

Watch as Fawn Weaver Explains the Legacy of Nearest Green from 1850s to Today [Video]

"...my hope and my prayer is that they are watching over her and the reason why this brand is doing so incredibly well, is because the two of them, along with my niece are saying, ‘It’s about damn time.’”
Uncle Nearest Distillery - Founder Fawn Weaver and Master Blender Victoria Eady

African-American Owned Uncle Nearest Distillery Whiskey Sales Exceed $100 Million and “It’s about damn time.” [VIDEO]

The story of Nearest Green Distillery located in Shelbyville, Tennessee is both a new story and an
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey - Invests $5 Million in Hella Cocktail Co

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey Invests $5 Million in ‘Hella Cocktail Co.’ Craft Bitters and Mixers

Uncle Nearest Ventures is the investment arm of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. The venture was
Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative - First Class, Cover

Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative’s Celebrates 1st Business Incubation Graduate [VIDEO]

“If you had asked me if Du Nord Craft Spirits was going to survive 2020 I would have said, ‘It’s a coin flip,’” said Du Nord Founder, CEO and Head Distiller Chris Montana.
Du Nord Social Spirits - Founder Chris Montana, First Graduate of the Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative

‘Du Nord Social Spirits’ Celebrated as Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiatives 1st Business Incubation Graduate

Back in the mid-1800s two men, Nathan and Jasper, formed an unlikely friendship in the
Nearest Green Distillery - The 'What Lifts You' Angel Wings mural and Grand Re-Opening

Nearest Green Distillery Spreads its Wings with $2.1M Acquisition of 53 ‘Field of Dreams’ Acres

Nearest Green Distillery, the home of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in Shelbyville, Tennessee has announced an
Uncle Nearest Distillery - Juneteenth 2021 Grand Reopening

Uncle Nearest Distillery Celebrates Juneteenth with Grand Reopening – Welcoming 10k Fans

Nearest Green Distillery located in Shelbyville, Tennessee closed its doors to the public and like the rest
Uncle Nearest Distillery - Founder and CEO Fawn Weaver

Uncle Nearest Brand Announces $50 Million Venture Fund to Invest In Minority-Founded And Owned Spirit Brands

Nearest Green Distillery located in Shelbyville, Tennessee, makers of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the fastest-growing American whiskey

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