They said we wouldn't last three years... Get those candles lit y’all, TODAY is our 5th anniversary! 🥳 Cue Kool Moe Dee, please... How You Like Me Now?! 🎤🎶 Uncle Nearest launched in market on July 19, 2017. We’re so excited to share this important day with all of you in our extended #WhiskeyFamily. We’re not taking this for granted! Every bottle of 1884, 1856, Master Blend and 1820 on your bar helps us build and cement the legacy of Nearest Green, something we’ve been working hard at every day for five years now. But y’all - we’re only just getting started! Now that we’ve entered our #LegacyEra , you won’t even believe the plans we have coming up this year! They say the 5th anniversary symbolizes "long-lasting strength and wisdom." Well, we’re growing Uncle Nearest to be a long-lasting brand that outlives us all. We continue to gain our strength from the dedication and support of our #WhiskeyFamily. And the wisdom of our all-female executive team continues to lead the way while paving new roads in this industry. 😉 To celebrate our 5 years, here are 5 HUGE ACHIEVEMENTS: ▪️Fastest growing American Whiskey (which, of course, includes Bourbon 😉) brand in U.S. history ▪️Best-selling African American-owned & founded spirits brand of all time ▪️Only major spirit brand with an ALL-FEMALE executive team ▪️First African American Master Blender for a major brand ▪️Most Awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon of 2019, 2020, and 2021 (but you already knew that 😉) with over 470 awards and accolades Cheers to 5 years, and cheers to 500 more! #UncleNearest #whiskey #bourbon