"Uncle Nearest" honors slave who taught Jack Daniel to make whiskey
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- A new whiskey distillery with special place in American history will open its doors to the public in Tennessee in September. The whiskey, “Uncle Nearest,” honors the first known African-American master distiller in the country: a slave who taught Jack Daniel to make whiskey. Michelle Miller reports.
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I'm glad Uncle Nearest is finally getting the recognition he deserves
May the ancestors bless and protect this sister
Great American story; there are many more yet to be told.
Yeah.......In the New World what History they DON'T LIKE........THEY WILL JUST CHANGE........THATS HOW ALL DICTATORSHIPS START.........MAKE NO MISTAKE!
Yes, another one of our ancestors that didn't get credit for his invention..
There's a slow Awakening among our people....👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Big Facts.
@Dra OA black man invented the traffic light, A black man was the first to do open heart surgery, and too many more to mention. Google and do your research.
And they say African Americans never contributed to America whilst sipping jack Daniel's whiskey.
So they say, but we know that's a lie.
jazzo realtalk And while chillin’ in their air conditioned room that “Blacks” invented after they get their whiskey out the refrigerator that “Blacks” invented as well, along with most things in American society that automatically getz attributed to wights/Asians! 🙄🤬
No one ever said that. Wtf, were you tryna say. Africa slaves built mordern American. African slaves significantly contributed to the development of what is now called America. They served in every war & made to worked in every industry.
jazzo realtalk That’s a big lie America wouldn’t be America, if it wasn’t for the back breaking work, the slaves and former slaves did, even after it was abolished.
@@rickyrunks510 exactly
This is my ancestor
Congrats my brother and god bless you and yours!!!
@@warrenholly2200 thanks bro and God bless
@@MGeezydaWarrior i imagine there are other hidden stories like your fam around the nation
@@warrenholly2200 I'm absolutely sure there are
You and your family need royalties
I am a raging alcoholic who quit drinking alcohol almost 8 years ago.
I am going to buy the largest bottle of Uncle Nearest Whiskey I can find just to sit it on a display shelf out of respect.
Baby please don't do that. Respect him by being good to your self. No one is worth the temptation or relapse. I'll buy one and say its from you in his honor ☺️
@@awkwardintelligence215 Thanks but I assure you there is no way on Earth I would ever drink any alcohol again. I had to learn long ago that alcohol is everywhere and I can't hide from it. I have zero desire to even taste it. Thank you so much for your concern and kind words, you are a good person. :)
@@auntiepha8343 you're very welcome. I'll keep you in prayer for continuous strength 🤗✨
@@awkwardintelligence215 Thank you so much , God bless you!
@Jesus is Lord Yeah.. that's compasionate. Smh
I don't normally drink whiskey...but I'll happily make an exception in this case. 🥃❤😏
CynAnne1 right behind you
Lightweights
@@morganhillfightclub2996 - No, I just prefer gin, thank you. 🍸
This is AWESOME! Thank you for acknowledging Uncle Nearest contribution to whiskey sector! #blackexcellence #history #truenarrative #truth #legacy
I’m buying his drink to support what he did and his family
His family should be getting royalties starting from present to when the whiskey became public...
sonya nutter
That’s not how recipes work dumba$$
The nearest whiskey is his families brand
They are jesus
@Shoeless Joe Jackson lmao creepy out of pocket and a comment just not needed
I believe the family has always had a top job at the jack Daniel's company that pays them very well
This is quite an eye 👁 opening history lesson. All the best to this new company and carrying on the legacy of Uncle Nearest ❤️
Crazy thing is im drinking Jack Daniel's right now. But I'll be damn as Nashvillian and A Tennessean i will be buying uncle nearest from now on.
This is amazing!!!
I'm glad Uncle Nearest is getting his credit and respect
Lynchburg? That tells you a lot about how amazing it was for them to work together.
Ummm, speaking as an African-American, with descendants buried in Lynchburg and relatives still living there, the name aside, for African-Americans at the time, Lynchburg was, again for the time, considered safer than other places in Virginia, and to a certain degree, "Progressive." A relative went to school there to become a mid-wife.
Lawrence Hawkins this was Lynchburg, TN
Wow!!!
@@lawrencehawkins7198 ....wrong Lynchburg. I thought the same thing initially.
And Daniels reaped all the benefits😒
I mean he did do all of the work, just because I make amazing grilled burgers doesn't mean I deserve McDonald's benefits. If you want handouts go to a foodbank😂
Andrew Gabriel if you came up with the formula then YES, you would deserve to.
Wild the African did not come up with the formula white men did
Judgement day you’re an idiot.. don’t @ me
People are getting things confused. Nearest taught him how to make whiskey but did not give him the JD recipe. That was changed and tweaked until they came to the final recipe.
How about giving the family the fortune that is owed to that man, all of these token gestures and no tangibles, smh!CUT THE CHECK!
what fortune? owed why? both worked hard - nothing owed!
@@mantarayasurf Do you think stealing from someone is okay as long as you worked hard at it? Lol
@@daytradernupe I need proof that it was stolen, cause right now it sounds fake
As someone who loves Jack Daniels, this makes me so happy to have learned.
Been waiting for this for a long time. When I tell people the little that I know about J. D Whisky their eyes seem to glaze over. I humbly await the juice in the UK! 🇯🇲🇬🇧🙏🏽❤️
Even the black lady who invented kfc chicken smh
Indeed! We all know that stupid colonel sanders stole that recipe from a Black woman's kitchen table in the South!
I’m from here in Kentucky. My mom’s recipe is killing KFC.
And I agree, the family of Uncle need to be payed!!!🇯🇲🇬🇧🙏🏽❤️
I hope they found his descendants and hope they reap the benefits financially. Nearest recipe is with JD and the new one is with Nearest. The college tuition being paid is BS. All that money JD has made. I guarantee no one from his family will have to work for anyone who stole from their father and everyone knew about it. I think it is not an honor but actually an insult to the highest degree.
IKE JONES teaching someone how to make whiskey isn’t the same thing as passing a recipe. I can teach you how to make whiskey but I can’t teach you how to make JackD. Don’t get ahead of yourself
Unstoppable Goddess your statement is an oxymoron in itself.
@@newcaddie9582 yes, it is! 🤦🏾♀️😂
Seriously, talk about reparations man...
@@EmpressLilith222 he literally taught Jack Daniel how to make Jack Daniel's whiskey. What TF are you saying? He didn't just hand him a recipe, he taught him the process of distilling liquor.
I dont even drink whiskey and I'll be buying some of this
“5%”? Hhhmmm. I’m gonna keep it short and positive. Cheers to Uncle Nearest, Fawn Weaver, and all those that are making this possible and telling this story🇺🇸
I encourage anybody who is interested in learning more about this Go and visit the distillery in Tennessee. I just went the other day and I was blown away.... All the artifacts are preserved and our tour guide gave the best tour full of detail and information
I have two bottles of the Uncle Nearest Brand of Whiskey! It is powerful!!!
My father has been telling me this story for years!!!!
The picture of uncle neatest son sitting next to jack Daniels himself speaks volumes. Look at the age of his son. He has facial hair, he is grown. Makes me wonder what the relationship and the depth between jack and unc was. It's More than Just whiskey and Bigger than just a hidden history. If Jack had the recipe why keep the original source around? As well as his kid.
Some of the finest Tennessee Whiskey I've ever had
Now that’s American whiskey ❤️😌✊🏻
I don't drink whiskey, but I'm going to order a bottle.
I don't drink Jack Daniels but I will buy a bottle of Uncle Nearest as a collector's item knowledge should be shared and I tend to do so by putting it on a T-Shirt. I make custom T-SHIRTS and this will make a great one.
It’s about time. I’m so glad this author started this. This is our history. I don’t drink but I just might buy a bottle just to have.
Great story hopefully this brand becomes a worldwide name. About time we hear about something that promotes unity. God bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Another “lost” African American contribution in America history yet the profits are never lost...
That's wrong, that good white family is still getting paid.. lmao
What contribution, you do know there was whiskey before him and Jack Daniels right.
@@sarplaninac13 Who created that whiskey??? Let's see if you REALLY know history.
@@learsi5168
Wow patrick you know where it first originated. You must be really old.
Babylon, Mesopotamia
@@sarplaninac13 lol, good one.
Adding Uncle Nearest to my bar this weekend!
Wow! This needs to be in history books
They'll call it too critical race theory and block it.
As an avid scotch, whiskey, whisky, and bourbon lover. I will definitely have to try this :). I Love History And Whiskey!
and majorly proud of this woman
Everybody knows Jack stole the recipe lol!
ABOUT TO GO GRAB ME A BOTTLE RIGHT NOW!!!
Being from Nashville….i was shocked to find out about this story! My family grew up on Jack!! We always saw that photo with nearest’s son!! We really didnt think a lot about it! Yes i am late to the program……but i am here! I will celebrate his legacy! I’m so happy that Fawn is keeping the nearest family in this business!
Awesome story.. what a great Lady to start this business
This isn't suprising considering who the "MOORS" were.
Yet another person who has been woken. Yes, our real name is MOORS. Investors of the foundation of this country and most of the world's civilizations.
this is beautiful, can’t wait to get a bottle of Uncle Nearest
wow !!!!!this means alot !!!my people really are creators of this beautiful Country!!!Now let's shine together.....U.S.A. can be and will be a beautiful place...
"What can we do to keep his name alive?" GIVE ALL THE MONEY AND ALL ACQUIRED WEALTH BACK TO THE FAMILY!
Smooth as Tennessee Wiskey 🎷🎺🎶🎸🎤
I want a bottle of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, please 🥃🥃🥃
Don’t forget about Rev. Dan Call, he taught Nearest about making whiskey and young Jack Daniels worked for him and with Nearest during his whiskey education.
His spirit is in everybody 🤣
I love this in so many ways
Lorna why?
@@themostfeared8633 No situation is perfect, so I'm naive to think there aren't people supporting out of greed or have ulterior motives. JD could have easily erased him from history, but he didn't. This could have easily went to a major corporation and become an easy cash cow. I'm happy to see someone who's not apart of the alcohol oligarchy have the opportunity to build this brand.
Lorna is it not because you blacks hate whites so you want to steal the credit away from a white many? white men made wiskey not black men so blacks will never get the glory from it either way
You have a Very Very Low IQ........if you can't see the Agenda behind this..........whiskey has been made Loooooong before Jack Daniels was even Born........100% FACT!
@@themostfeared8633 this was a beautiful thing developed across race lines. No one is trying to take anything away from anyone. Not everything is a black or white thing, and this story serves as a great example of how great things can be done together.
Just got a bottle and it's very good. One of my new favorite whiskies.
I have purchased both blends. Excellent!!!
Amazing story.
I'm ready to get a case!
I hope they open a museum
Thanks so much for the information!
Brilliant! Tell the truth! Shame on the arbiters of the 163 year old cover-up.
Shame on you for believing it idiot.
How has it benefited you since finding out the info?
I picked up my first bottle today. More expensive than Jack Daniel's but it tasted like History. Good History. I actually like how they priced it more than Jack. They are not competing against JD as much as more expensive brands.
Absolutely impressive, ill be getting a bottle tomorrow afternoon.
This was very interesting.You learn something new everyday. Thank you.
Fantastic!!!!!
Im not suprised many didnt know this considering that people only watch media coverage these days we need more coverage on real stories like this one.
Back then , blacks created and invented lost of things but was not allowed to have their name on it or claim it.
Eli Whitney , ask him !
True. But today no more theft of Black ideas and inventions.
@@KT-jy9oj
I certainly hope not !!!
Bill Gates did not invent , his friend did but didn't realize what he had .
I love this story and hopefully we can teach this story at school for kid's to learn more abou history!
Thank you Sista Fawn...this is AMAZING...Im getting a bottle the first day...
What an amazing story and legacy. I'm excited to try a bottle myself. I hope it's good. I enjoy many different styles, from the fruity Speysides, smoky peated Islay, bourbons like Knob Creek and Bulleit, and of course the classic Jack. The only one I haven't immediately liked is Laphroaig. I loved the smoke, but it was too medicinal for my palette. That was a while back though, so I'm tempted to try it again for a second impression.
Thank you
This is what we caught a token gesture… How about you pay that families man real royalties
This whole story is so freakin’ cool!
Awesome!!!! 👏🏿👏🏿
Great, great story!!!!
I will have to try it out.
Cool story. Thanks for the insight
Amazing
It's like a symbol of peace frss
Love this!!!!
I quit drinking but for my ancestors I’ll sip it one last time
Awesome!!!
Great Story!!!
It's more than just that they need to bring to the light
So they made a fortune on a slaves back wow. And we're supposed to be amazed
BIG CHUNGUS we are getting reparations even if the countries back gets broken. We’re going to take it.
I don't normally drink spirits but I bought a bottle of 1884 because of this story. That whiskey was very smooth and enjoyable.
Wow, this is a GREAT American story!
Funny How She Says Uncle Nearest Started Working With Jack Daniels Yet Some In The Comment Section In Denial About Nearest Teaching Jack How To Make It.
I will buy a bottle of this. It's a shame it hasn't happened before by his family. She should not be bashful about being a competitor...
Those hidden treasures!!!Speaks facts and trut
" Im going to your office bc there had better be a bottle ." 😂😂😂😂😂
I hear you on that
An Great story...
Great story
This was such a cool part of history that I just Learned.
Congrats!!
The Whiskey is really a first class selection. It stands on it's own. Recommended.
I don’t drink whiskey but I need a bottle like NOW!!
Why, did you look in the mirror?
You need to give his family 50% of that company making a bottle after him does not give him what is properly owed to him
My new favorite whiskey.
They always honoring but never paying.
Pay the family. They prospered royally and now the secret is out so pay the family!
Salute!💯
Love when The Ladies, bring truth & power 2 Light