Uncle Nearest Tour: Discover Whiskey History

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…
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
What's Not Included
  • 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.
At…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Melinda_w
Feb 11, 2026
Rich history and whiskey - Wonderful tour especially special to hear the rich history during black history month. Tyler was a great guide and took time to answer questions and wonderful tasting experience. Good drinks at the bar and popcorn was yummy!
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Decresha_c
Jan 18, 2026
Awesome tour and staff - The driver was really nice and inviting as well as informative. The tour guide Tyler was awesome as well. One of the most educational tours if I ever been on in my life.
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Ritza_r
Dec 28, 2025
Highly Recommend Uncle Nearest Tour! - Excellent Tour. Terrell was an amazing guide- fun , extremely knowledgeable , personable, and seems passionate about his job, and the legacy of the company.
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Kesha_b
Dec 28, 2025
The Birth of Tennessee Whiskey - Brent our tour guide was knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interesting. I have to say to learn about the history and the birth of Tennessee whiskey was fascinating.
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Erichy5343yc
Nov 15, 2025
Uncle Nearest, A Tennessee Whiskey Story - From the moment we arrived, the experience was electric! Our guide, the incredible Xavier, was absolutely awesome! He didn't just walk us through a tour; he treated us to a fascinating, rich history lesson that was part Tennessee lore and part masterclass in the art of whiskey! He was so knowledgeable yet totally down to earth, making the whole learning experience a ton of fun. But the real showstopper? The whiskey tasting! 🤤 It was pure liquid gold! We got to sample five distinct whiskeys, and each one was a unique explosion of flavor and character. Seriously, every sip was better than the last! Bottom line: You HAVE to put this on your bucket list! If you want history, hospitality, and some of the best whiskey tasting of your life, the Uncle Nearest Distillery is where it's at! Go see Xavier—you won't regret it!
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Dreamer749768
Nov 8, 2025
Distillery tour could have been better they didn’t show how the process was done that was a bummer and tasting more - Driver told good stories of how the distillery and uncle nearest got started. How nearest was a slave and how he taught the Danial’s family on making whiskey
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Felicia
Nov 7, 2025
Fun and educational experience. - Our tour guide Bret was great. He is very knowledgeable about the Nearest Green history. Bret also answered all our questions throughout the tour.
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Zz_p
Nov 7, 2025
Stress free and fun - This was a great way to visit Uncle Nearest! The journey was stress free, with our driver Jimmy, who regaled us with stories of Nashville’s past and changing landscape. The tour at the Distillery was fabulous, giving the true history of Tennessee whiskey and tastings of the delicious offerings. The Humble Baron was closed on our trip, but if you have time - eat there as I’ve heard its great!
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Jennifer_c
Nov 2, 2025
Nashville first-timers - The tour was absolutely perfect! From our knowledgeable driver, Jimmie, to our Distillery guide, Karen, we enjoyed the entire experience and it is definite "must-do" when in Nashville.
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Connie_j
Jan 21, 2026
Nashville - Our guide was very information and kept our attention with his vast knowledge of the distillery and their business model.
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From $145
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).