Uncle Nearest, an American whiskey brand, has achieved unicorn status with a $1.1 billion valuation. Founded by Fawn Weaver, it pays tribute to Nearest Green, the first-known African American master distiller. Weaver, the CEO, aims to expand the brand to include vodka and cognac. Uncle Nearest is recognized for honoring the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the art of whiskey-making. Weaver's success story as the owner of the most successful Black-owned liquor empire is a tale of love, honor, and respect.
The inimitable @FawnWeaver is building an amazing company @UncleNearest @Forbes https://t.co/XAvT7nY4To
.@corsairartisan’s expansion in Ashland City is a testament to the growth and popularity within the iconic Tennessee whiskey industry, which is creating new career pathways for those passionate about whiskey production. Enjoyed witnessing this craftsmanship in action! https://t.co/LwkcVwyFU2
"Uncle Nearest is one pillar in this house that will pass to the next generation." @FawnWeaver, CEO and owner of @UncleNearest, joins Forbes to discuss how she founded the most successful Black-owned liquor empire. https://t.co/yxsVX6vjhR https://t.co/sQXIvEzhi7
"There had never been an African American, a Black American to succeed in founding and leading a spirit company in the history of American spirits." @UncleNearest CEO @FawnWeaver discusses how she founded the most successful Black-owned liquor empire. https://t.co/yxsVX6vjhR https://t.co/6sczvyN33l
"The story that's out there is not the true story." @FawnWeaver, CEO of @UncleNearest, joins Forbes to discuss how she founded Uncle Nearest to honor the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the secret to making great whiskey. https://t.co/yxsVX6vjhR https://t.co/NKDg7c7XGv
"This is a story of love, honor and respect." @FawnWeaver, CEO of @UncleNearest, joins Forbes to discuss how she founded Uncle Nearest to honor the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the secret to making great whiskey. https://t.co/yxsVX6vjhR https://t.co/HHYaGbILJE
"I committed myself to figuring out 'why am I here on Earth?'" @FawnWeaver, founder and CEO of @UncleNearest, joins Forbes to discuss her journey from childhood to now owning the most successful Black-owned liquor empire, worth $1.1 billion. https://t.co/yxsVX6vjhR https://t.co/s4YhWqdWkx
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Fawn Weaver, at Uncle Nearest headquarters in Shelbyville, Tennessee, will soon expand from bourbon and rye to vodka and cognac. https://t.co/K61mZTQlbN #SelfMadeWomen
"People ask me all the time what I want my legacy to be. I don't care." @FawnWeaver, founder and CEO of @UncleNearest, joins Forbes to discuss her journey from childhood to now owning the most successful Black-owned liquor empire, worth $1.1 billion. https://t.co/yxsVX6vjhR https://t.co/uVsiQSxYoH
Uncle Nearest, the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in history, has reached unicorn status with a $1.1 billion valuation. Founded by Fawn Weaver, @UncleNearest is a tribute to Nearest Green, the first-known African American master distiller. https://t.co/5JllNFsJB0
"Uncle Nearest" is a US whiskey maker founded in 2017 It is also entering other spirits categories, acquiring vodka maker Square One Organic Spirits this year and cognac property Domaine St. Martin in France in 2023 Mgmt. expects revenues of ~$100m this year $DGE $RI $BF.B https://t.co/Z2HO8hnhzH
.@FawnWeaver founded Uncle Nearest to honor the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the secret to making great whiskey. Seven years later, she owns the most successful Black-owned liquor empire. More on her story: https://t.co/zClKo80yuN #SelfMadeWomen https://t.co/3qKKAUiW1R
Debuting in 2017, Uncle Nearest has tripled sales since 2021, and expects $100 million in revenue this year, with 20% estimated net margins. Read more: https://t.co/wjcxmvw4tO #SelfMadeWomen @FawnWeaver https://t.co/XckUlmMFdW