The award-winning company has been in receivership since September and the receiver for the company prevoiusly reported a ...

The Black-owned bourbon brand is accused of owing millions in debt amid an ongoing legal battle with its main lender.

While Weaver blames the receivership for the whiskey brand’s falling sales, Receiver Phillip Young said if the r ...

Receiver said if Uncle Nearest is returned to Fawn Weaver, brand faces lawsuits from creditors, investors over millions in ...

Uncle Nearest, the first African-American master whiskey distiller, is now facing financial issues and selling off assets to avoid bankruptcy. In August 2025, the company was named in a $100 million ...

Left: Nearest Green Whiskey bottle with signature. Right: Book "Love & Whiskey" by Fawn Weaver Weaver’s journey began with a 2016 New York Times headline: “Jack Daniel’s Embraces a Hidden Ingredient: ...

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Farm Credit Mid-America PCA filed a federal lawsuit on July 28, alleging that Tennessee whiskey producer Uncle Nearest defaulted on $100 million in loans. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in ...

As the seventh most-visited distillery in the world, Uncle Nearest is far more than a place to sip whiskey—it’s a living tribute to a remarkable story of innovation, resilience, and community. During ...