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Nearest Green Distillery Tour: Nashville Whiskey Day Trip
4.6
77 Ratings
Nashville
Explore Uncle Nearest’s legacy on a Nashville distillery tour. Discover Tennessee whiskey’s roots and enjoy tastings. Book your adventure today.
Explore Uncle Nearest’s legacy on a Nashville distillery tour. Discover Tennessee whiskey’s roots and enjoy tastings. Book your adventure today.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Downtown Nashville - The bus service operates from downtown Nashville, conveniently located just off Broadway. The pickup point is adjacent to the Omni Hotel, directly in front of Bob’s Steak & Chophouse.
- Nearest Green Distillery - Nearest Green is renowned for producing the award-winning Uncle Nearest Whiskey, one of the nation’s…
- Downtown Nashville - The bus service operates from downtown Nashville, conveniently located just off Broadway. The pickup point is adjacent to the Omni Hotel, directly in front of Bob’s Steak & Chophouse.
- Nearest Green Distillery - Nearest Green is renowned for producing the award-winning Uncle Nearest Whiskey, one of the nation’s fastest-growing whiskey brands. During the 90-minute Uncle Nearest distillery tour, participants will discover the story of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the mentor who taught Jack Daniel the craft of whiskey making. Guests will also have the opportunity to sample Uncle Nearest whiskey!
- Humble Baron at Nearest Green Distillery - Enjoy a beverage at Humble Baron, home to the world’s longest bar!
- Shelbyville - The Nearest Green Distillery is situated in the historic town of Shelbyville, TN.
What's Included
- Admission to the Nearest Green Distillery
- 90-minute Nearest Green Distillery Tour
- Guided whiskey tasting
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus, executive bus, minibus, or high-roof 15 passenger van
- Professional Driver/Guide
- All taxes & fees included
- Admission to the Nearest Green Distillery
- 90-minute Nearest Green Distillery Tour
- Guided whiskey tasting
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach Bus, executive bus, minibus, or high-roof 15 passenger van
- Professional Driver/Guide
- All taxes & fees included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- No restroom on board the bus. Please plan accordingly.
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- No restroom on board the bus. Please plan accordingly.
Additional Information
Discover the simplest way to visit the acclaimed Nearest Green Distillery, the proud home of the Uncle Nearest whiskey brand and a significant landmark in American spirits. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from downtown Nashville to the distillery in Shelbyville, eliminating the need for driving, rental coordination, or logistical planning.
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Discover the simplest way to visit the acclaimed Nearest Green Distillery, the proud home of the Uncle Nearest whiskey brand and a significant landmark in American spirits. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from downtown Nashville to the distillery in Shelbyville, eliminating the need for driving, rental coordination, or logistical planning.
At the distillery, partake in a guided tasting experience and take time to explore the stunning grounds. Uncover the story of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first known African American master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the art of whiskey-making — a narrative as compelling as the whiskey is smooth.
This tour is ideal for whiskey enthusiasts, history aficionados, and anyone eager to venture beyond the city while immersing themselves in Tennessee’s rich whiskey heritage. Everything is taken care of — simply board the bus and enjoy the journey.
- 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.
Location
Bob's Steak & Chop House
Rep. John Lewis Way South
Downtown Nashville near the Omni hotel. The address is 250 Rep. John Lewis Way South. Meet right in front of Bob’s Steak & Chophouse. No waiting in the rain, cold, heat, etc. We promise.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(77 Ratings)
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Brittanymk1832dz
Aug 26, 2026
Great Time at Nearest Green - We had a great time on the tour. It was very interesting and informative. The grounds were beautiful and well kept. Our tour guide, Tyler, was well versed in everything Nearest Green and kept the tour lighthearted and fun with his commentary.
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815tanyaf
Jul 28, 2026
Amazing and Educational - This was by far the worth every penny. The ride from downtown Nashville was pleasant. Our tour guide at Uncle Nearest was eddo knowledgeable as well as entertaining. Don’t miss out!
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Phoebe_w
Jul 25, 2026
The truth will always come to the light - Superb tour. So much history and Tyler, our tour guide, was fabulous in every way. Only slight drawback was that at the largest bar only two bartenders were serving a large number of visitors. Other than that, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful…cheers to Uncle Nearest.
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Letsgocoast2coast
Jul 17, 2026
Go! Tour and Tasting - Trip and tour was amazing!
The drive was smooth and comfortable. Mr. Jimmy is hilarious and gave a great history or Nashville.
The tour was great . Got to try a special edition. Perfect
Meet lovely couples on the tour.
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Lamara_v
Jul 15, 2026
Wonderful Driver - Jimmy the driver of the bus was Great! The winery not lining up the tour with the ability to purchase food not so much. The food could be better but the staff were cool! Overall, great tour.
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Yolanda_b
Jul 24, 2026
Uncle Nearest - It was a good tour. Tyler was great. He was very knowledgeable. More time needed for last tour and shopping!
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Rejennie_j
Jul 11, 2026
The driver (Jimmy in... - The driver (Jimmy in Nashville) wanted to wait 30 minutes for people who weren’t there on time. So, we didn’t leave until 2PM for a 1:30PM departure. The driver even said we probably wouldn’t have time to get food or anything since we would be getting there late. It was very unprofessional to make us wait on one person who was late which cut our experience late. We should’ve gotten private transportation.
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Patrick_s
Jul 14, 2026
Scam Tour - Our experience was horrible. A complete scam. We were 30 mins late leaving on the tour bus, which resulted in a short tour and no option to eat at the restaurant. I made a complaint and was further insulted with a $20 refund on a $368 tour expense. To boot, we purchased over $1200 of UN products. Do not take this tour!!!!!
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Aviance_b
Jul 12, 2026
Worst possible experience ever -
I am extremely disappointed with my experience on the July 11, 2026, 1:30 p.m. tour to Uncle Nearest Distillery by your company. Jimmy our transportation guide provided the worst service ever.
The tour started behind schedule, which immediately put us behind and impacted the overall experience. Because of the delays, we were rushed through several parts of the tour and did not have enough time to fully enjoy or appreciate everything that was advertised. Instead of feeling like a relaxed, immersive experience, it felt like we were constantly being hurried from one stop to the next.
What made the experience even more uncomfortable was the behavior of the tour guide. There were several inappropriate jokes and gestures that were unprofessional and unnecessary. While humor can make an experience a little enjoyable, there is a difference between being entertaining and being inappropriate. The comments and gestures made some guests visibly uncomfortable and took away from what should have been an enjoyable experience.
For the amount of money paid, I expected a well-organized, respectful, and complete tour. Instead, I left feeling disappointed that we were delayed, rushed through the experience, and subjected to unprofessional conduct from the guides.
I hope management reviews what occurred on the July 11, 2026, 1:30 p.m. tour, provides additional professionalism training to its staff, and improves scheduling so future guests can experience the full tour without feeling rushed. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend this tour
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Morgan_g
Jul 12, 2026
Great destination, poor tour company - I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing from start to finish.
The tour departed about 30 minutes late because the driver chose to wait for late arrivals. That was unfair to those of us who respected the instructions to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure. Everyone else's experience should not be shortened because some guests failed to arrive on time.
To make matters worse, the driver, Jimmy, spent much of the ride making inappropriate and unprofessional jokes, including repeatedly talking about collecting "coochie coupons" from his wife. This was uncomfortable and not the type of commentary anyone expects on a paid tour.
The late departure directly affected our time at Uncle Nearest. Our visit was rushed, and we were not able to enjoy everything included in the advertised itinerary. We had no chance to visit the bar or order food because Humble Baron was closing by the time our tasting ended, despite the itinerary stating we would have 45 minutes there.
My group drove several hours specifically for this experience and spent well over $100 per person. We paid for the full tour that was advertised, but because of poor time management and an unprofessional tour guide, we did not receive it.
I cannot recommend Tennessee Whiskey Tours based on this experience. Unless significant changes are made, especially regarding punctuality and professionalism, I would not book with them again.
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