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Nearest Green Distillery

About Us

Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, TN, is the world’s first distillery dedicated to honoring Nathan “Nearest” Green, the godfather of Tennessee Whiskey. Nicknamed “Malt Disney World” and named a “true whiskey destination” by Travel + Leisure, this 323-acre property offers an immersive experience for whiskey enthusiasts, history lovers, and families alike. The distillery celebrates the heritage of Tennessee through its tribute to three state icons—Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee walking horses, and Tennessee music. Guests can explore attractions like the Welcome Center and Philo + Frank’s, the world’s first nonalcoholic speakeasy, enjoy award-winning barbecue at Chuck’s Barrel House BBQ II, and experience food, drinks, and live entertainment at Humble Baron, the world’s largest bar. Visitors can also purchase Uncle Nearest’s award-winning whiskeys, including exclusive blends such as the Master Blender Edition and Uncut and Unfiltered Straight Rye. With its rich storytelling, cultural homage, and world-class hospitality, Nearest Green Distillery stands as a one-of-a-kind destination. For more information, call 931-773-3070.

Areas Served

Our Certifications

The Most-Award Bourbon And American Whiskey of 2019, 2020, and 2022

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Award-Winning Whiskey

Our Services include:

Whiskey Tours
Bourbon Tours
Whiskey Trail
Bourbon Trail
Things to Do
Tennessee Whiskey
Distillery
Whiskey Distillery

Our Products include:

Nearest Green Whiskey
Nearest Green Bourbon
Nearest Green Merchandise
Uncle Nearest Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Bourbon

Testimonials

On 12/26/2025 Annalee Perez had this to say:
Fantastic tour and experience. Our tour guide Terrell Johnson was knowledgeable and engaging and created a fun atmosphere for the tour and tasting.

On 12/26/2025 Cameron had this to say:
terrell johnson was an amazing tour guide! loved the tour and tasting!

On 12/26/2025 lavonta ragland had this to say:
Great tour ,Our Guild Tyler was Great he made it fun ,Recommend everyone to stop by even with the kids

On 12/26/2025 DeLaine Ragland had this to say:
The tour guide, Tyler, showing us around knew a lot about the area. He was really funny and seemed very interested in his job. My family and I learned a lot about the history of Uncle Nearest.

On 12/24/2025 Dr. Alan Ferguson, Sr had this to say:
Amazing tour experience! Karen, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable and so welcoming! A must see when visiting the Nashville area!

Contact Us

Nearest Green Distillery
3125 US-231 N Shelbyville, TN 37160
Phone: (931) 773-3070
Email: info@nearestgreendistillery.com

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

American Express, Debit Cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM