Love & whiskey : the remarkable true story of Jack Daniel, his master distiller Nearest Green, and the improbable rise of Uncle Nearest / Fawn Weaver.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weaver, Fawn, 1976- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Whiskey--Tennessee--Lynchburg--History.

Whiskey.

Distillers--Tennessee--Lynchburg--Biography.

Distillers.

Daniel, Jack, 1846-1911.

Daniel, Jack.

Green, Nearest.

Jack Daniel Distillery--History.

Jack Daniel Distillery.

Genre:

Biographied.

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xix, 355 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color, portraits) ; 24 cm

Distribution:

[New York] : Distributed to the trade by Two Rivers Distribution

Other Title:

Love and whiskey

Remarkable true story of Jack Daniel, his master distiller Nearest Green, and the improbable rise of Uncle Nearest

Place of Publication:

New York : Melcher Media, [2024]

Summary:

"Embark on a captivating journey with Love & Whiskey. New York Times bestselling author Fawn Weaver unveils the hidden narrative behind one of America's most iconic whiskey brands. This book is a vibrant exploration set in the present day, delving into the life and legacy of Nearest Green, the African American distilling genius who played a pivotal role in the creation of the whiskey that bears Jack Daniel's name"-- Amazon.com.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-348).

Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Awards - Nonfiction, Honor, 2025

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Awards Outstanding Literary Work - Nonfiction, Winner, 2024

ISBN:

9781595911346

1595911340

OCLC:

1428896230

Publisher Number:

99996706723