As the seventh most-visited distillery in the world, Uncle Nearest is far more than a place to sip whiskey—it’s a living tribute to a remarkable story of innovation, resilience, and community. During ...

On a recent visit to parts of Tennessee, Ian and I had the opportunity to break bread with Keith Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest ...

On the latest episode of Masters of the Game, TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford sits down with Fawn Weaver, the trailblazing founder and CEO behind Uncle Nearest, the fastest-growing Black-owned spirits ...

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey has done it again, dropping a bottle that’s got everyone talking. The 2025 Master Blend Edition, named the World’s Best Bourbon by top bartenders at the 2025 Bartender ...

Founded in 2017, Black-owned whiskey brand Uncle Nearest has made a permanent mark in the alcohol world. The company’s name sake, Nathan “Nearest” Green, was a former enslaved Black man credited with ...

The founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Fawn Weaver, stops by to give us the scoop on the rich history of Uncle Nearest and how she managed to launch the fastest growing whiskey company in U.S.

When Fawn Weaver, the visionary founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest, spoke out after news of the brand entering receivership, her words were not of defeat, but of resolve. She reminded the world that she ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the seventh most-visited distillery in the world, Uncle Nearest is far more than a place to sip whiskey—it’s a living tribute ...