US - Other Tennessee Distilleries

Question 1

Chattanooga Whiskey Co.

Answer 1

-began in 2011 sourced from MGP
-member of TNSS - Tennessee Sustainable Spirits (25 requirements related to water, air, waste, energy, sourcing. community, and maintenance)
-White Dog comes off still at 132 Proof and barrel entry 113-117 proof

Question 2

When did Tennessee Law change allowing distilling in all counties in Tennessee?

Answer 2

-2009 “Whiskey Bill”
-before than distilling only legal in Moore, Coffee and Lincoln Counties

Question 3

Fawn Weaver

Answer 3

-in 2016 saw a photo in New York Times International Edition
-Jack Daniels surrounded by his team, including a black man sitting next to Jack - George Green - son of Nearest Green
-Weaver researched situation and found that Nearest Green had taught Jack distillation on Dan Call’s Farm and then stayed with him
-Weaver bought the original Dan Call Farm and started Uncle Nearest
-author of book “Love and Whiskey” about Jack Daniel’s and Green family

Question 4

Uncle Nearest Distillery

Answer 4

-One site of Dan Call’s original farm in Shelbyville
-Utilizes four mash bills
-1884 Small Batch (80C/10R/10MB)
-1856 Premium (80/10/10 + 84C/77C & 70C mash bills)
-1884 - year when Uncle Nearest retired
-1856 - year when Nearest was working on Dan Call farm
-100% female-led company

Question 5

Nelson’s Green Brier

Answer 5

-Nashville
-Original Charles Nelson distillery first to use clear bottles
-in 2006 Andy and Charlie Nelson (great-great-grandsons) found old distillery driving through Greenbrier
-Revived brand in 2014 / Sold to Constellation in 2019