Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour with Tastings from Nashville
Description
This is the easiest way to visit the award-winning Nearest Green Distillery — home of the Uncle Nearest whiskey brand and one of the most meaningful destinations in American spirits. We provide round-trip transportation from downtown Nashville to the distillery in Shelbyville, so there’s no need to drive, coordinate rentals, or plan logistics. At the distillery, you’ll enjoy a guided tasting experience and time to explore the beautiful grounds. You’ll learn the story of Nathan "Nearest" Green, the first known African American master distiller and the man who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey — a story that’s as powerful as the whiskey is smooth. This tour is perfect for whiskey lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking to explore beyond the city while soaking up Tennessee’s rich whiskey culture. Everything’s handled — just hop on the bus and enjoy the ride.
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Itinerary
Our bus picks up in downtown Nashville, right off Broadway. Our pickup location is connected to the Omni Hotel, right in front of Bob's Steak & Chophouse.
Nearest Green produces the award-winning Uncle Nearest Whiskey, one of the fastest growing whiskey brands in the country. On the 90-minute Uncle Nearest distillery tour, you will learn all about Nathan “Nearest” Green, the man who taught Jack Daniel the art of whiskey making. You will also get to try some Uncle Nearest whiskey for yourself!
Get a drink at Humble Baron, location of the longest bar in the world!
The Nearest Green Distillery is located in historic Shelbyville, TN.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- You will be required to ascend and descend many steps. This tour is not recommended for those with mobility challenges.
Reviews(61)
The tour is a great history lesson Great for groups who love whiskey Tyler was an excellent tour guide
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Good tour that especially focuses on the history of Uncle Nearest, his family, and his contributions to whiskey.
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The tour was really good! Insightful and educational. The property was very clean and well kept and the staff were very friendly and hospitable. We had a barbecue lunch while we waited for our tour to start which was also pretty good and the bourbon tasting followed. The "speak easy" was a surprise during the tour! I only wish the Uncle Nearest gift shop t-shirts were folded vs hung on hangers because they were all stretched around the neck and the bomber jackets came in different colors. I understand they want to keep in line with the green and white color theme.
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Great trip. Our driver was friendly and on time. The Uncle Nearest Distillery was beautiful and our guide Tyler was fun. The food and drinks were great as well.
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Wow! An exceptional tour about the history and legacy of Nearest Green's fantastic whiskey journey. This is a MUST for anyone venturing to the Nashville area! You will not be disappointed. Try your best to get on Karen's tour. She is magnificent!
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Tenessee Whiskey Tours was a great experience. Our driver was excellent in terms of driving and informing us about history of Uncle Nearest and Jack Daniels. Our tour guide at the site was excellent as well. E. Dotson Wilson
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Do not take a late tour, because the store, bar, and food place closes at 5pm. They do not give extra time , if your tour runs over.
Thank you for booking with us, we appreciate the 5-star review. Humble Baron, the on-site bar at Uncle Nearest, has hours that vary by the day. However, we always guarantee our guests will receive a full, behind-the-scenes distillery tour and whiskey tastings.
Comfortable, clean vehicle. Driver (John) was professional, knowledgeable, funny and patient with questions.
Sounds like John treated you well! Thank you for spending your day with us.
The Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour was a mind-blowing history experience! From the start, the air-conditioned party bus made the trip from Nashville incredibly comfortable, and our driver kept us entertained with fascinating Tennessee lore the whole way. Once we arrived, the guides were brilliant—their depth of knowledge about Nathan 'Nearest' Green was impressive, and they handled every question with ease. I walked away with a whole new perspective on the man who truly pioneered Tennessee whiskey. It’s an educational, fun, and premium experience that is worth every penny!
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It is a very historic tour and ends with amazing whiskey tastings. There is walking but not too much.
Thank you for the great review!!
