05/28/2026
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is very excited to welcome Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to the party on Saturday, May 30th!!!
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey honors the world’s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. It was the first spirits brand in the world to be named after a Black American. The portfolio is the Most Awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Their seven ultra-premium whiskeys have garnered over 1,100 awards and accolades since the brand’s 2017 launch, including 715 Gold medals or higher, 123 Best in Class honors and an average critic’s score of 92. Some notable mentions include: Spirit Brand of the Year from Wine Enthusiast, two Chairman’s Trophies from Ultimate Spirits Challenge, four Master Blender of the Year awards – including two back-to-back from Whisky Magazine, Whisky of the Year from USA Spirits Ratings, and three “World’s Best” awards from Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards.
Tennessee Whiskey isn’t just bourbon with a different name. It’s bourbon plus one crucial step. What sets Uncle Nearest apart is their direct connection to the man who helped perfect this process. They filter their whiskey through sugar maple charcoal — just as Nearest Green did — honoring the exact method he taught and preserving the legacy in every drop. This extra step, known as the Lincoln County Process, removes impurities that would otherwise make theThe result? A smoother, cleaner pour.
Come out to Park Ridge Market after Dark on Saturday, May 30th, and pick up your Sampling Tickets and visit their booth!