Legacy of 'Uncle Nearest': Whiskey Brand Honors His Story

Nearest Green, a former slave, was the genius behind Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. Finally acknowledged in 2016, his legacy inspires the billion-dollar Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey brand. Fawn Weaver, cofounder, wrote a best-selling book and built a distillery, ensuring Green's story and contributions to whiskey history are celebrated and remembered.