Women Master Spirit Blender | Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest Whiskey

Victoria Eady Butler carries a family legacy. The great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green, the first known African American master distiller, she leads Uncle Nearest Whiskey as its master blender. She initially worked in law enforcement before joining the brand, where she quickly rose to prominence. Her first curated batch sold out immediately and won multiple international awards. She became the first person to win Master Blender of the Year back-to-back at the American Icons of Whisky Awards. She also oversees the Nearest Green Foundation, which funds scholarships for Green’s descendants.

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