Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour with Tastings from Nashville
Overview
On the Uncle Nearest distillery tour, you will learn all about the man himself, Nathan “Nearest” Green, AKA Uncle Nearest. Nathan Green was born into slavery in Tennessee. He was also widely regarded as the finest whiskey distiller in the area. He is widely believed to be the perfector of the “Lincoln County Process,” where whiskey is filtered through sugar maple charcoal before barreling. This filtration process is what separates Tennessee Whiskey from bourbon. Nearest Green taught a young Jack Daniel the art of whiskey making.
Years later, after the Civil War when Nearest Green was a free man, Jack hired “Uncle” Nearest as his first master distiller, making him the first African American master distiller in the country. Years later, the Nearest Green Distillery was opened in his honor, and is one of the largest black-owned distilleries in the country.
What's Included
- All taxes & fees included
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus, executive bus, minibus, or high-roof 15 passenger van
- 90-minute Nearest Green Distillery Tour
- 6-Hour Nashville to Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Admission & Guided Tour of the Nearest Green Distillery
- Guided whiskey tasting.
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- No restroom on board the bus. Please plan accordingly.
Meeting Location
Rep. John Lewis Way South
Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Downtown Nashville
4 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Nearest Green Distillery
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Humble Baron at Nearest Green Distillery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- You will be required to ascend and descend many steps. This tour is not recommended for those with mobility challenges.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This is a 21 years old and up event. Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Valid government issued photo IDs are required to participate on tour.
- You will either be transported by our coach bus or 15 passenger van depending on the size of group
- Tours run rain or shine, snow and sleet, hot and cold. Dress appropriately.
- Please Note: There are no bathrooms on board the bus, please plan accordingly.
- Tours are subject to be shortened, lengthened, or otherwise altered without notice for any reason.
- Additional tickets may be available directly on the website for Tennessee Whiskey Tours.
- Foreign identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport) are accepted as long as they are not expired.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All taxes & fees included.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus, executive bus, minibus, or high-roof 15 passenger van.
- 90-minute Nearest Green Distillery Tour.
- 6-Hour Nashville to Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour.
- Professional Driver/Guide.
- Admission & Guided Tour of the Nearest Green Distillery.
- Guided whiskey tasting.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off.
- No restroom on board the bus. Please plan accordingly.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour with Tastings from Nashville is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- You will be required to ascend and descend many steps. This tour is not recommended for those with mobility challenges.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour with Tastings from Nashville will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All taxes & fees included
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus, executive bus, minibus, or high-roof 15 passenger van
- 90-minute Nearest Green Distillery Tour
- 6-Hour Nashville to Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Admission & Guided Tour of the Nearest Green Distillery
- Guided whiskey tasting.
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- No restroom on board the bus. Please plan accordingly.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- You will be required to ascend and descend many steps. This tour is not recommended for those with mobility challenges.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This is a 21 years old and up event. Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Valid government issued photo IDs are required to participate on tour.
- You will either be transported by our coach bus or 15 passenger van depending on the size of group
- Tours run rain or shine, snow and sleet, hot and cold. Dress appropriately.
- Please Note: There are no bathrooms on board the bus, please plan accordingly.
- Tours are subject to be shortened, lengthened, or otherwise altered without notice for any reason.
- Additional tickets may be available directly on the website for Tennessee Whiskey Tours.
- Foreign identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport) are accepted as long as they are not expired.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 57 travelers
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