At the inception of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in 2017, before it became the world’s most-awarded Bourbon for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, and before Nearest Green Distillery grew to become the world’s 7th most visited and fastest-growing distillery, I faced the colossal task of raising capital to build what is now a more than $1 billion company. It shouldn’t be surprising that Uncle Nearest was considered a very high-stakes venture, and every venture capital, private equity company, celebrity, and well-known athlete I pitched initially passed on the opportunity. Read more at www.blackenterprise.com.
