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Uncle Nearest Whiskey’s Uncertain Future | Durham News
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the groundbreaking brand honoring the first-known African American master distiller, is in turmoil after being placed under receivership amid financial collapse. Once celebrated for reviving a vital piece of Black American heritage, the company now faces potential liquidation—or a lifeline—with a mysterious buyer rumored to be linked to Jay-Z. The court-appointed receiver is weighing asset sales or full shutdown, while founder battles in court to preserve the brand’s legacy. If the deal closes, an African-American led investment firm could keep the distillery…
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