Fawn Weaver and Uncle Upcoming Release Upcoming Tennessee Green Whiskey

It’s time to raise a toast to your Greatest Uncle once again!

Uncle Nearest, Inc., makers of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the most awarded bourbon and American whiskey for six years in a row, announces the release of Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey. While Uncle Nearest’s current premium whiskeys boast proofs starting at 93, Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey is bottled at 84 proof. With this lower proof and affordable price of $29.99, Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey is built with inclusivity and versatility in mind – an everyday bourbon that bars and restaurants can confidently pour as a first choice for cocktails or reach for the bottle to satisfy any conversation over bourbon.

The launch of Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey follows the release of Fawn Weaver’s best-selling book Love and whiskey. The book provides a deeper understanding of Nearest Green’s influence by telling the true story of the head distiller and his protégé, Jack Daniel, and delving into Uncle Nearest’s unprecedented rise. Since its premiere in June this year. Love and whiskey delighted readers, debuting immediately New York Times a bestseller and remains on the list for two consecutive months. The book currently has 4.8 stars on Amazon.

Created by four-time Champion Blender of the Year and fifth-generation Green descendant, Victoria Eady Butler, Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey is designed to be the perfect companion for bartenders and home mixologists alike. Whether you’re mixing up a classic – like Manhattan, Whiskey Smash or Hot Toddy – or experimenting with a fresh approach – like a whiskey spin on Sidecar, Victoria’s recommendation – this new whiskey delivers. The unique taller and thinner bottle ensures easy pouring while perfectly fitting into the Uncle Nearest portfolio with the same distinctive front label shape.

“Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey captures the spirit of my great-great-grandfather, Nearest Green, while upholding our pillars of excellence and unrivaled quality,” said Victoria Eady Butler. “With this new brand, we’re not only expanding our offerings – we’re expanding the Uncle Nearest family by reaching new consumers who may not consider spending more than $50 per bottle. Our goal is simple: make the Nearest Green name a household name and bring people together to celebrate our past while embracing the future of Tennessee Whiskey.”

Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey is now available to order through their e-commerce partner, ReserveBar, on the Uncle Nearest website. Beginning Saturday, October 5, it will also be available for purchase at Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee – the seventh most visited distillery in the world – where Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest, and Victoria Eady Butler will celebrate their release with their community. Shortly thereafter, Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey will begin rolling out to stores, bars and restaurants, starting in Uncle Nearest’s home state of Tennessee.

To celebrate the release of Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey, Uncle Nearest is offering a special online promotion. Customers who order bottles can email [email protected] and be entered into a raffle to win one of 50 signed copies Love and whiskeyalong with an exclusive gadget. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 30.

For more information about Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey, or to find it at a store, restaurant or bar near you, visit www.unclearest.com or follow @unclearest on Instagram.