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Uncle Nearest

Honoring the world's first-known African American Master Distiller

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey honors the world’s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. 

Uncle Nearest is the first spirits brand in the world to be named after a Black American. The portfolio is the Most Awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Uncle Nearest is currently sold in all 50 states and 12 countries.

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I was proud to work alongside my team to offer my creative services to further the Nearest Green story. It is a story of honor, respect, and an unlikely friendship that could be the greatest American story you never heard.

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