Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour with Tastings from Nashville

Overview

On the Uncle Nearest distillery tour, you will learn all about the man himself, Nathan “Nearest” Green, AKA Uncle Nearest. Nathan Green was born into slavery in Tennessee. He was also widely regarded as the finest whiskey distiller in the area. He is widely believed to be the perfector of the “Lincoln County Process,” where whiskey is filtered through sugar maple charcoal before barreling. This filtration process is what separates Tennessee Whiskey from bourbon. Nearest Green taught a young Jack Daniel the art of whiskey making.

Years later, after the Civil War when Nearest Green was a free man, Jack hired “Uncle” Nearest as his first master distiller, making him the first African American master distiller in the country. Years later, the Nearest Green Distillery was opened in his honor, and is one of the largest black-owned distilleries in the country.

City: Nashville

Thu 24 Jul

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Starting at $129.99

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Thu 24 Jul

Starting at $129.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guided whiskey tasting.

Admission & Guided Tour of the Nearest Green Distillery

All taxes & fees included

Professional Driver/Guide

Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus, executive bus, minibus, or high-roof 15 passenger van

90-minute Nearest Green Distillery Tour

6-Hour Nashville to Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a 21 years old and up event. Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Valid government issued photo IDs are required to participate on tour.
You will either be transported by our coach bus or 15 passenger van depending on the size of group
Tours run rain or shine, snow and sleet, hot and cold. Dress appropriately.
Please Note: There are no bathrooms on board the bus, please plan accordingly.
Tours are subject to be shortened, lengthened, or otherwise altered without notice for any reason.
Additional tickets may be available directly on the website for Tennessee Whiskey Tours.
Foreign identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport) are accepted as long as they are not expired.
You will be required to ascend and descend many steps. This tour is not recommended for those with mobility challenges.

What To Expect

Downtown Nashville

Our bus picks up in downtown Nashville, right off Broadway. Our pickup location is connected to the Omni Hotel, right in front of Bob's Steak & Chophouse.

Shelbyville

The Nearest Green Distillery is located in historic Shelbyville, TN.

Cancellation Policy