The Untold Story Behind Uncle Nearest Green’s Whiskey Mastery

Long before recognition came, Nearest Green’s expert distilling shaped a world-famous brand—Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. As a Black slave in the 1850s, Green’s talents flourished across Lynchburg farms, crafting whiskey during the grain surplus era. Today, his legacy thrives through Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, a billion-dollar brand that honors his genius. A true American story of perseverance and craft, Green’s influence now commands the respect and visibility it long deserved, celebrated in whiskey and literature alike.