Uncle Nearest Legal Battle Shakes Whiskey World

Will and Greeze dive headfirst into the chaos rocking the whiskey world, from distillery bankruptcies and shifting consumer trends to the explosive legal battle facing Uncle Nearest. As they unpack a headline-grabbing New York Post article about Kentucky’s $9 billion whiskey industry facing a Gen Z-fueled crisis, the hosts reflect on dropping sales, surplus barrels, and the end of the bourbon boom.

But the real showstopper is a deep-dive discussion into the federal lawsuit filed against Uncle Nearest and its founders, Fawn and Keith Weaver. Will lays out the details, from allegations of loan defaults, missing collateral, and Martha’s Vineyard properties, to Uncle Nearest’s official response—claiming they themselves were victims of internal fraud. The hosts consider what this means for the brand, the community of Shelbyville, and the larger industry already under pressure.

Anchored by both industry insight and a healthy dose of humor, Will and Greeze keep the conversation lively and transparent, capping it all off with a tasting of the Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition and reflecting on what’s at stake for the whiskey community at large. Whether you’re a dedicated bourbon nerd or just want the inside scoop on the latest whiskey drama, you won’t want to miss this episode.