Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour w/ Tastings from Nashville
About this activity
Visit Nearest Green Distillery for a guided tour and whiskey tasting while discovering the remarkable story of Nearest Green and his place in Tennessee whiskey history. Includes roundtrip transportation from Nashville.
Highlights
- Discover the remarkable story of Nathan “Nearest” Green
- Tour the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville
- Taste various Uncle Nearest whiskeys
- Explore the distillery grounds and visitor center
- Enjoy comfortable roundtrip transportation from Nashville
Full description
Travel from Nashville to Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville for an afternoon of Tennessee whiskey, history, and storytelling. Your experience includes comfortable roundtrip transportation, reserved admission to the 90-minute guided distillery tour, and a guided tasting of Uncle Nearest whiskeys, including the opportunity to sample distillery-exclusive releases.
Along the way, discover the remarkable story of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first known African American master distiller, his connection to Jack Daniel, and the important role he and his family played in Tennessee whiskey history.
You’ll also have time to explore the distillery grounds and visitor center, take photos, and shop for bottles—including releases you may only find at the distillery.
We take care of the transportation and tour reservations, making it an easy way to experience Nearest Green Distillery from Nashville without worrying about the drive.
Included / Excluded
- Roundtrip transportation from downtown Nashville
- Reserved admission to the 90-minute Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour
- Guided Uncle Nearest whiskey tasting
- Advance distillery reservations
- Time to explore the grounds and visitor center
- Gratuity
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- No restroom on board the bus. Please plan accordingly.
Itinerary
Bob's Steak & Chop House, Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, USA
Pickup point
Nearest Green Distillery
Distillery tour and guided whiskey tasting
Meeting point
Start Location
Bob's Steak & Chop House, Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN, USA
Operating hours
- Sunday10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thursday01:30 PM - 06:30 PM
- Friday01:30 PM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday01:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Important information
Know before you book
- Duration: 5 hours
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
- Tours often sell out. Book early.
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a 21 years old and up event. Valid government issued photo IDs are required.
- Tours run rain or shine, snow and sleet, hot and cold. Dress appropriately.
- Foreign identification are accepted as long as they are not expired.
- Arrive on time, tours depart promptly at the scheduled start time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. You must notify us via email with desire to cancel.
Reviews
Frank was great! Would highly recommend for whiskey drinkers. Bring food to leave in the bus, only given about 30 mins to eat, so not much time, and wouldn’t be able to fit in shopping either! But service was timely, friendly and music was fantastic!
Took my husband on this tour during our Nashville weekend trip. We absolutely loved the tour. Our bus driver Frank was super fun and professional. Everything went as scheduled. The distillery tour was an amazing experience. Much respect for Jack Daniel's whiskey after learning about the journey.
Loved the tour!! Great historical information along with southern hospitality! Our driver Frank was the best!! Made us feel welcomed and made us chuckle!! Definitely a 5 🌟!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Confirmation will be sent via email at time of booking.
You will either be transported by one of our coach buses, executive shuttles, or 15 passenger sprinter van depending on the size of group.
Near public transportation.
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.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.