What is included in the Uncle Nearest Distillery bus tour?

The Uncle Nearest Distillery bus tour includes transportation from downtown Nashville, plus the 90-minute distillery tour and guided whiskey tasting at the Nearest Green Distillery.

How far is Uncle Nearest Distillery from Nashville?

Uncle Nearest whiskey is produced at the Nearest Green Distillery, which is about 52 miles from Nashville, or about one hour by car. If you do not have transportation, it is recommended to book your tour with a company like Tennessee Whiskey Tours.

Will we have time to visit the Humble Baron bar while at the distillery?

Humble Baron is the on-site bar at the Nearest Green Distillery. Depending on the size of our tour and how busy Humble Baron is, our guests MAY have a chance to check out the bar and get a drink. While there will likely not be time for our guests to eat a full meal at Humble Baron, there is an on-site BBQ restaurant called Barrel House BBQ that is able to serve guests much faster. Ultimately, we prioritize getting our guests back to Nashville on time for their evening plans. Communicate with your driver for more information. Guided Uncle Nearest whiskey tastings are included with your tour.

Where is Uncle Nearest Distillery?

The Nearest Green Distillery, producer of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, is located in Shelbyville, TN, home of the famous Tennessee walking horse!

4.9(778 reviews)

Uncle Nearest Distillery Bus Tour w/ Tastings from Nashville

From$145

5 hours

Nashville, USA

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.

Health & restrictions

Age, Height, Weight

Minimum age: 21

Dress code

Where comfortable, closed-toe shoes.

Food & drinks

Drinks: Whiskey tastings included.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

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

4.9(778 reviews)

Andy Huang

Oct 2026

5.0

The tour was well-organized. The shuttle bus was very comfortable and bus driver was very funny and friendly. We had Danna as our tour guide and she was the best. She gave us a thorough history and made it very interesting with lots of humor. The tasting at the end was great. The tasting room was very clean and comfortable. I was able to take lots of photos. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes since there were mostly outdoor walking. The distillery was well kept.

Martin Rizzo

Oct 2026

5.0

Great experience. Judy was excellent.

Ellis Keitt

Oct 2026

5.0

We had a great time. Our driver, Jimmy, and our tour guide, Morgan, took great care of us!

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.

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