A federal court has denied an effort by Uncle Nearest founders Fawn and Keith Weaver to end the whiskey company’s receivership, ruling that the business remains insolvent and was “hemorrhaging money” ...

Uncle Nearest is making history as the fastest-growing Ameri­can whiskey brand ever, according to Forbes. As AFROTECH™ previously told you, Fawn Weaver serves as founder and CEO and established the ...

Troubled whiskey company Uncle Nearest will remain in the hands of a receiver for at least another month. After five hours of testimony at a hearing on Feb. 9, U.S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley ...

The company is best known for its history and legacy, dating back to the 1850s. This is the second time in 2025 when Uncle Nearest will be filing for bankruptcy. The first request for Chapter 11 ...

Uncle Nearest, a whiskey brand based out of Tennessee, appears to be under federal investigation, according to a recent filing by its receiver. On May 26, a federal judge in Tennessee expanded Uncle ...

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A Federal Shadow Falls Over Uncle Nearest Whiskey What began as one of American whiskey's most celebrated comeback stories — ...

Founder Fawn Weaver may lose control of her cult Tennessee distillery after a judge mandates a receivership—unless an investor bails her out. Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver is fighting for control ...

Uncle Nearest and its largest shareholder filed a lawsuit against its main creditor on Tuesday, intensifying a nearly year-long legal saga that started over loans in default and has spiraled since.

As the seventh most-visited distillery in the world, Uncle Nearest is far more than a place to sip whiskey—it’s a living tribute to a remarkable story of innovation, resilience, and community. During ...

Uncle Nearest has reached a milestone with the release of its new Master Blend Edition. No, the whiskey isn’t coming out of the new Shelbyville, TN distillery just yet. This facility opened its doors ...