Both bourbon — a type of whiskey — and Tennessee whiskey can trace their origins to the 18th and 19th centuries in the American South. One common story ties bourbon’s creation to the white Baptist ...

Uncle Nearest, the first African-American master whiskey distiller, is now facing financial issues and selling off assets to avoid bankruptcy. In August 2025, the company was named in a $100 million ...

The whiskey industry carries a complicated legacy when it comes to Black Americans. For generations, enslaved people did the ...

For a long time, the official history of Tennessee whiskey fit neatly on a display plaque: Jack Daniel learned to distill, built a brand and left behind a legend. Then the name “Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green ...

While Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey are American-native spirits, Tennessee whiskey tacks on an extra step in the distillation process that results in a smoother sip. But with so many ...

Raise a glass to Chris Stapleton, country music fans. This week, Stapleton’s enduring hit “Tennessee Whiskey” earned double diamond certification, according to MCA Nashville, his record label. It’s ...