June 18 is date for discussion of new Jack Daniels book, followed by dinner and tasting

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey founder and CEO Fawn Weaver plans to discuss her new book, Love and Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest at a National Press Club Headliners dinner and tasting event on Tuesday, June 18.

Club members may purchase tickets for $120. Non-member tickets cost $135.

The book talk will be followed by dinner and whiskey tasting. Uncle Nearest Master Distiller Victoria Eady Butler will help guide the audience through Uncle Nearest’s whiskey selection.

The event begins with a cocktail reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. A discussion and Q&A will take place from 6-7 p.m., followed by dinner.

To submit a question in advance for the speaker, put WHISKEY in the subject line and email it to [email protected].