Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey honors the world’s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. It was the first spirits brand in the world to be named after a Black American. The portfolio is the Most Awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Our seven ultra-premium whiskeys have garnered over 1,100 awards and accolades since the brand’s 2017 launch, including 715 Gold medals or higher, 123 Best in Class honors and an average critic’s score of 92. Some notable mentions include: Spirit Brand of the Year from Wine Enthusiast, two Chairman’s Trophies from Ultimate Spirits Challenge, four Master Blender of the Year awards – including two back-to-back from Whisky Magazine, Whisky of the Year from USA Spirits Ratings, and three “World’s Best” awards from Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards.
Uncle Nearest is currently sold in all 50 states and 12 countries, and is sold in more than 25,000 stores, bars, hotels, restaurants, as well as at its 432-acre Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tenn. dubbed as “Malt Disney World” by the press. Follow us on Instagram @unclenearest.
