![]() Rather, the origin of Uncle Nearest is a hidden and long overdue story that’s more than 150 years old. ![]() So if Uncle Nearest’s rise seems rather sudden and against the grain, it’s because Weaver isn’t quite correct in calling this a sprint. And if you know the whiskey world, you know that spirits usually take time. ![]() That’s an impressive feat for a company that didn’t even exist three years prior in any industry. It was a fitting “official” debut for Uncle Nearest, which is already America’s fastest growing independent whiskey brand, now distributed in all 50 states and 10 countries. Phase one (of four) of the distillery launched the following day, and the party was a success. I just hope to make it to the next point.” Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver speaks to guests at the opening celebration (Marc Bagani) I don’t assume I’m going to make it a full 26.2 miles. I look at life as a daily sprint, not a marathon. “If we were normal and sane, we’d open this in 2021,” said Weaver, playfully waving off a photo (hardhats and hair don’t go together, she added). The CEO and co-founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey was discussing the opening of a 270-acre distillery in Shelbyville, TN, the site of a former Tennessee Walking Horse farm.Īt the time of her statement, Weaver was also wearing a hard hat, conducting a pre-opening tour with a few members of the press and checking in with the 100+ workers (via a two-way radio feed) who were trying to get phase one of a working whiskey distillery open for a public party, to which thousands of nearby residents had RSVP-ed. When Fawn Weaver made that declaration, it was September 4th. Please Drink Responsibly.“Without question, this is going to open on September 5th.” Includes: One (750ml) bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey and one (750ml) bottle of Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey. history and was the most awarded American whiskey brand of 2019. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the fastest-growing independent American whiskey brand in U.S. Together, these three ultra-premium whiskies have garnered more than 125 awards since launching in July 2017, including two World’s Best by World Whiskies Awards, Top 5 Whiskies in the World, by Cigar Spirits Magazine, Chairman’s Trophy, Platinum and Double Gold by SIP Awards and Best American Whiskey. In 2019, Uncle Nearest 1884 joined the award-winning Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey line-up including Uncle Nearest 1820 and Uncle Nearest 1856. Aged a minimum of 7 years, and bottled at 93-proof, this is a smooth sipping whiskey. Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey Every batch of Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is hand-selected by our founders and curated by fifth-generation Master Blender, Victoria Eady Butler, who’s signature is on the back of each bottle. AWARDS & ACCOLADES: ¥ 90 Rating - Wine Enthusiast ¥ 95 Rating - Ultimate Spirits Challenge ¥ 96 Rating. ![]() Uncle Nearest was the most awarded premium American whiskey of 2019. Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has garnered more than 125 awards and accolades throughout the world, including including Top 5 Whiskies in the World by Cigar Spirits Magazine and World’s Best by Whisky Magazine two years in a row. Uncle Nearest is now the Fastest-Growing Independent American Whiskey Brand in U.S. and abroad, and can now be found in 50 States, 10 Countries, and shipped to over 148 countries in the world. Honoring the first African American master distiller, this premium whiskey swiftly rolled out throughout the U.S. In 2017, Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey launched in the United States. Uncle Nearest is astonishingly smooth, and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite whiskey or bourbon cocktail. Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey Uncle Nearest 1856 is an award-winning blend of 8-14 year old barrels, bottled at 100 proof. The 1884 Small Batch Whiskey is drawn from barrels handpicked by the CEO and honors the memory of Nearest each label from this batch is signed by the relative who curates the batch. The 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey is soft enough to sip neat or robust enough to carry through any whiskey-based cocktail. ![]() Uncle Nearest is a brand of Tennessee whiskey named after a formerly enslaved man, Nathaniel Nearest Green, who taught a young Jack Daniel the craft of distilling. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |