In the season finale of the Afros and Knives podcast, host Tiffany Rozier has an insightful conversation with Victoria Butler, the Master Blender at Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. This episode delves into Victoria's unique journey from working at the Department of Justice to leading whiskey production at one of Tennessee's finest distilleries, intertwining her great-great-grandfather Nearest Green's legacy into each blend. The listeners get to hear fascinating stories of tradition, the significant impact of Black women in the whiskey industry, and the festive reopening of the Uncle Nearest distillery on Juneteenth.
Victoria shares personal anecdotes and insights into the art of whiskey blending. The discussions cover diverse themes such as joy, resilience, and the critical role of sourcing high-quality grains, painting a vivid picture of the craft behind Uncle Nearest. This episode is a testament to the significant influence of Black women in the whiskey industry and Victoria's unique contributions to her family's legacy. With its inspiring and enlightening content, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the art of whiskey-making, the legacy of Nearest Green, and the impact of Black women in the whiskey industry.
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In the season finale of the Afros and Knives podcast, host Tiffany Rozier has an insightful conversation with Victoria Butler, the Master Blender at Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. This episode delves into Victoria's unique journey from working at the Department of Justice to leading whiskey production at one of Tennessee's finest distilleries, intertwining her great-great-grandfather Nearest Green's legacy into each blend. The listeners get to hear fascinating stories of tradition, the significant impact of Black women in the whiskey industry, and the festive reopening of the Uncle Nearest distillery on Juneteenth.
Victoria shares personal anecdotes and insights into the art of whiskey blending. The discussions cover diverse themes such as joy, resilience, and the critical role of sourcing high-quality grains, painting a vivid picture of the craft behind Uncle Nearest. This episode is a testament to the significant influence of Black women in the whiskey industry and Victoria's unique contributions to her family's legacy. With its inspiring and enlightening content, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the art of whiskey-making, the legacy of Nearest Green, and the impact of Black women in the whiskey industry.
This episode is a chat with recent Food and Finance High School Alums and Co-Creative Directors of Pass the Spatula Magazine Volume 1--Chayil Hyland and Hasanah Sabree.
Hasanah is a brilliant young chef that will be attending a post-secondary Culinary school in September. She is equally passionate about fashion as she is about cooking and loves to express herself through social media, preferably Instagram and YouTube.
Chayil is an equally brilliant young leader, a lover of all things green tea, and passionate about food and hospitality.
Afros and Knives
In the season finale of the Afros and Knives podcast, host Tiffany Rozier has an insightful conversation with Victoria Butler, the Master Blender at Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. This episode delves into Victoria's unique journey from working at the Department of Justice to leading whiskey production at one of Tennessee's finest distilleries, intertwining her great-great-grandfather Nearest Green's legacy into each blend. The listeners get to hear fascinating stories of tradition, the significant impact of Black women in the whiskey industry, and the festive reopening of the Uncle Nearest distillery on Juneteenth.
Victoria shares personal anecdotes and insights into the art of whiskey blending. The discussions cover diverse themes such as joy, resilience, and the critical role of sourcing high-quality grains, painting a vivid picture of the craft behind Uncle Nearest. This episode is a testament to the significant influence of Black women in the whiskey industry and Victoria's unique contributions to her family's legacy. With its inspiring and enlightening content, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the art of whiskey-making, the legacy of Nearest Green, and the impact of Black women in the whiskey industry.
