• 304: Fawn Weaver on Her New Book, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and Honoring Nathan Green

  • Nov 11 2024
  • Length: 50 mins
  • Podcast

304: Fawn Weaver on Her New Book, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and Honoring Nathan Green

  • Summary

  • In this episode of Bourbon Lens, hosts Jake and Scott sit down with Fawn Weaver, the trailblazing founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Fawn takes us on a journey through her remarkable story—how she discovered the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first African-American master distiller, and how she turned that discovery into the globally recognized whiskey brand, Uncle Nearest.

    Fawn also shares insights into her newly released book, Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest, which honors Nathan Green’s contributions to the craft and spirit of whiskey. We dive deep into how the book came to be, the challenges of uncovering hidden history, and the importance of celebrating the unsung heroes of the bourbon industry.

    On top of the conversation, we’re excited to announce a special giveaway of one copy of Fawn’s book, Love & Whiskey! Head over to our Instagram page for a chance to win a copy of Fawn’s new book and dive deeper into the story of Nearest Green.

    Tune in for an inspiring, insightful, and thought-provoking episode as we celebrate history, bourbon, and the power of storytelling with Fawn Weaver.

    Episode Highlights:

    - The journey that led Fawn to create Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

    - The story behind discovering Nathan Green's legacy and his impact on the American Whiskey industry

    - The inspiration and process behind Fawn’s new book, Love & Whiskey.

    - The significance of honoring Nearest Green and his role in shaping whiskey

    - Don’t forget to head to Instagram to enter our giveaway for a copy of Fawn’s new book.

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