Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey is a label from Uncle Nearest, Inc., the pioneering spirits brand that pays tribute to Nathan "Nearest" Green — recognized as the world's first-known African American master distiller. Green's story stretches back to the mid-1800s in Tennessee, where he taught the art of distillation to a young Jack Daniel after being introduced through Preacher Call. His legacy was largely forgotten for over a century until entrepreneur Fawn Weaver brought it back to the forefront, founding Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to honor this nearly lost chapter of Black history. Alongside the brand, Weaver established the Nearest Green Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing scholarships to descendants of Nearest Green. The Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey expression was launched in 2024 as an everyday, accessible bottling within the Uncle Nearest portfolio. Created with inclusivity and versatility in mind, it is positioned as an approachable Tennessee whiskey suited for a wide range of occasions and cocktail applications. The broader Uncle Nearest lineup includes expressions such as the 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey, Limited Edition Toasted Single Barrel, and an exclusive Cognac Cask Whiskey, together forming a portfolio that balances heritage storytelling with quality craftsmanship. Uncle Nearest has quickly earned a strong reputation since its founding in 2017, becoming one of the fastest-growing American whiskey brands and a celebrated voice in the movement to recognize overlooked contributions to the spirits industry.