The Black Man Who Created Jack Daniel's Whiskey Nathan "Uncle Nearest" Green was the enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey. He perfected the Lincoln County Process and became America's first Black master distiller, yet his story was hidden for over 150 years. #BlackHistory #WhiskeyHistory #JackDaniels #AmericanHistory Uncle Nearest, Nathan Green, Jack Daniel's, whiskey history, master distiller, Lincoln County Process, Black history, American history, Tennessee whiskey, slavery

One thing we will do is celebrate firsts in Black history and culture, and in this episode of #BETTalks, Fawn Weaver gives us a master class on America’s first known Black master distiller, Nearest Green. 🥃🙌🏽 As the powerhouse behind Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Fawn takes us on her journey of uncovering Nearest Green’s legacy and building a brand that champions history, culture, and excellence. Watch this incredible conversation on history and innovation on BET's YouTube channel! #UncleNea