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Uncle Nearest Green

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In Lynchburg Tennessee the name Nearest Green has always meant something special. Uncle Nearest as his family and friends in his hometown of Lynchburg Tennessee called him was the first known African-American master distiller. Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey Master Of Malt Each small batch has its barrels hand selected by our founders with each blend curated by descendants of Nearest Green. Uncle nearest green . The story of Nathan Uncle Nearest Green is covered. There is no known photograph of Nearest Green but there is a picture of Greens son George sitting right next to Daniel in a group at a time when black employees were often relegated to the back. Currently Uncle Nearest 1856 offers two products - Premium Aged Whiskey and Tennessee Silver Whiskey formerly Premium Silver Whiskey. Its from Uncle Nearest that a particular Jack Daniel was taught about distilling was back in the mid-1800s. May 17 2018 Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey Honors the Emancipated Slave Who