Uncle Nearest $108M Lawsuit: Vanessa Braxton Breaks It Down

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The Liquor Connoisseur

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ENHANCE YOU PALATE, ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE The Liquor Connoisseur is an online resource that’s dedicated to helping you make the most of your drinking experience. From learning how to taste and smell notes in your favorite drinks to discovering the best and most unique cocktails, our mission is to educate and help you enhance your palate. We offer a variety of articles, videos, & tutorials to help you get the most out of your drinking experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, we have something for everyone. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly!

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Uncle Nearest $108M Lawsuit: Vanessa Braxton Breaks It Down | From a Distiller's Point of View

The Liquor Connoisseur

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2 months ago

Uncle Nearest $108M Lawsuit: Vanessa Braxton Breaks It Down | From a Distiller's Point of View

What does Receivership mean? The latest update in this case. Black Mama Vodka founder and distiller Vanessa Braxton joins The Liquor Connoisseur to break down the $108 MILLION lawsuit against Uncle Nearest and its CEO Fawn Weaver, including the receivership, creditor fallout, and what it really means for Black-owned spirits brands.✨️List of black distillers: ✨️Jackie Summers (Sorel)Vanessa Braxton (Black Momma Vodka) Chris Montana (Du Nord Spirits) Robert Patton-Spruill (New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery) Harvey Williams (Delta Dirt) Herb Banks (Copper Compass) Victor, Bryson, and Christian Yarbrough (Bro Brothers)Drew Fox (18th Street Distillery) Kevin and Erin Wright (Striped Lion)Giovanni Machorro (Loft & Bear Distillery) Russell Fletcher (Mishka Premium Vodka) and Many More🎙️ Vanessa holds nothing back—with real talk from a distiller's perspective.Why sourcing vs. distilling mattersWhat receivership could mean for ownershipHow this affects ALL Black distillers & fundingThe TRUTH about margins, marketing, and survival in this crowded spirits market💣 If you care about the business behind the bottle, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. @vbraxton4063 @blackmommabrands #unclenearest #lawsuit #unclenearestceo #FawnWeaverLawsuit #UncleNearestlawsuit #OperationClearTheShelves #ThePeoplesCEO #UncleNearest #VanessaBraxton #BlackMamaVodka #SpiritsIndustry #BlackOwnedBusiness #LiquorConnoisseur #Receivership #FawnWeaver #WhiskeyNews #SupportBlackBusiness #WhiskeyIndustry #whiskey #SpiritIndustryInsider #CraftDistilling #DistillerVoices #IndustryReform🔗 Socials + Website🌐 TheLiquorConnoisseur.com blackmommavodka.com📸 Instagram: @theliquorconnoisseur @blackmommavodka🎵 TikTok: @theliquorconnoisseur @blackmommabrands🎧 Podcast: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio @theliquorconnoisseurEpisode Chapters:00:00 - Welcome + Vanessa Braxton Intro 01:00 - What’s Really Going On with Uncle Nearest 04:00 - Why Distilling is Greater than Sourcing 06:30 - Margins, Marketing, and Scaling Realities 09:00 - Receivership Explained: The Truth 12:30 - Lawsuits, Creditors & Financial Missteps 15:00 - Oversaturation in Bourbon Industry 18:00 - The Missing Still: A Fatal Flaw 21:00 - What Receivership Could Mean 24:00 - Impact on Black-Owned Distillers Nationwide 28:00 - What Comes Next? Lessons + Warnings 33:00 - Other Black-Owned Distilleries to Support 36:00 - Vanessa's Brands + Mahogany Whiskey Drop 39:00 - Supporting the Community & Final Thoughts