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Sip Slowly!! Who was Nathan “Nearest” Green and why is his story significant? Nathan Green — known as “Nearest” — was an enslaved man and later a free man in Lincoln County, Tennessee who was the master distiller for the farm of Dan Call, a preacher who also produced whiskey. When Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel came to work on Call’s farm as a young man, it was Nathan Green who taught him the art of whiskey making, including the Lincoln County Process of charcoal filtering that defines Tennessee whiskey. This is documented in historical records and was first reported by The New York Times in 2016. Despite teaching the man who became one of the most famous whiskey producers in American history, Green’s role was erased from the official Jack Daniel’s narrative for over a century — the distillery’s own materials credited “Near” Green only much later, and his first name and contributions were not widely known until historical researchers recovered his story. The Uncle Nearest brand was founded specifically to restore his place in American whiskey history and to create a lasting commercial legacy in his name.  What is Uncle Nearest Cognac Cask Whiskey? It is a limited-edition single barrel American whiskey finished in 10–20-year-old cognac barrels, offering a unique flavor profile. Premium Whiskey – 61.3% - 122.6 Proof – Barrel #004 Each bottle has been personally signed by the former CEO Fawn Weaver