Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
This Tennessee whiskey distillery is the revival of one of the most storied pre-Prohibition spirits operations in the South. Brothers Andy and Charlie Nelson discovered that their great-great-great-grandfather Charles Nelson was one of the most successful whiskey distillers in America before Prohibition shut him down in 1909, and they brought the brand back to life in Nashville in 2011. After a major renovation in 2023, the distillery now offers daily guided tours, whiskey flights, craft cocktails, a full bar, and a restaurant serving elevated Southern food for lunch and brunch. The tour is led by certified bourbon stewards and covers the full production process, and weekend slots tend to sell out β booking ahead is strongly recommended. The spirits lineup includes the flagship Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey, along with bourbon and rye under the Nelson Brothers label.