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Fawn Weaver’s “Love & Whiskey” Becomes New York Times Best-Seller

Speaking about Love & Whiskey, Fawn Weaver said: “ At its core, this book is about love and hope."
  • Beth Squires is a passionate whisk(e)y enthusiast, writer, and serves as the Deputy Editor at The Whiskey Wash. She is also a current mentee on the OurWhisky Foundation's Atonia Programme.
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Love & Whiskey by Fawn Weaver. Publoished by Melcher Media. Credit: Uncle Nearest Inc.

Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Inc. has recently become a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, with the release of her book Love & Whiskey. Weaver masterfully tells the story of the first African American master distiller (and the man who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey), Nearest Green. 

As CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, named after the legendary distiller, Fawn Weaver is continuing the legacy of Nearest Green. Her new book ensures that this legacy is heard and seen by the nation. 

Buy Love & Whiskey from stockists here. 

Love & Whiskey: The Relationship Between Nearest Green & Jack Daniel 

Through meticulous research, Fawn Weaver has uncovered the intricacies of Nearest Green’s relationship with Jack Daniel. The two had a remarkable bond and, throughout his life, Jack Daniel worked to protect the legacy of his friend and mentor. 

Nearest was born into slavery in 1820 and emancipated following the end of the Civil War. Jack Daniel, born between 1846 and 1850, was a child at the time and his father died whilst serving in the Confederate Army. Despite their vastly different experiences, the two formed a fast friendship and Jack Daniel soon developed one of the most recognizable whiskey brands in the world. 

The story of Daniel and Green’s relationship, set against the background of Tennessee during the mid-late 1800s, makes for remarkable reading and an important story. As Publishers Weekly said in a review: “It’s a powerful portrayal of a largely hidden American history.” 

Fawn Weaver & Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey 

Entrepreneur, historian, and CEO of Uncle Nearest Inc., Faw Weaver. Credit: Uncle Nearest Inc.

In addition to examining the life of Nearest Green, Love & Whiskey also chronicles Weaver’s own journey in the industry. Fawn Weaver had a difficult childhood and adolescence, dealing with homelessness and suicide attempts. Today, however, Weaver owns the top-selling Black-owned whiskey brand in the world, with the company now worth $1.1 billion, according to Forbes. 

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is also the producer of multi-award-winning whiskeys, crafted in honor of Nearest Green’s legacy for both the distilling community and the Black community in Tennessee. 

Speaking about Love & Whiskey, Fawn Weaver said: “ At its core, this book is about love and hope. At a moment in America’s history, where we’re all searching for those four-letter words, Love & Whiskey delivers that in spades.”

Love & Whiskey Unfiltered Book Tour 

On the back of her New York Times and USA Today success, Weaver will be traveling across the US with Love & Whiskey, to offer avid readers a peak behind the process of writing, distilling, and honoring Nearest Green’s legacy. 

The Unfiltered Tour kicked off on June 18th in Washington D.C. Initially ending on July 24th in St. Louis, more dates are being added due to demand. Tickets can be purchased here.

Beth Squires

Beth Squires joined Mark Littler Ltd full-time in October 2020 after completing her university degree in English Literature. Since then, she has acquired extensive knowledge about all aspects of whisk(e)y and now holds the position of Deputy Editor at The Whiskey Wash. Beth is passionate about history, industry innovation, marketing, and sustainability. With a special fondness for independently bottled rare scotch, Beth also serves as a whisky bottle investment specialist. Additionally, she is a mentee currently enrolled in the OurWhisky Foundation's Atonia Programme.

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