Fawn Weaver founded Uncle Nearest to honor the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the secret to making great whiskey. Seven years later, she owns the most successful Black-owned liquor empire, worth $1.1 billion, with ambitious—and unusual—plans for the future. By Chloe Sorvino, Forbes Staff IN southern Tennessee, where whiskey falls somewhere between
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Long sandy beaches backed with red cliffs. Freshly caught lobster, oysters and clams. Toe-tapping music at lively kitchen parties or local pubs. And plenty of outdoor adventures, from cycling to kayaking to hiking. In the Gulf of St Lawrence, on Canada’s eastern shores, Prince Edward Island (PEI) may be the country’s smallest province, but there’s plenty to
Is there a better spirit to sip than rum? Many would argue not. Born in the tropics, rum exudes a laid-back energy that can instantly transport a drinker to the sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, and sunny skies of its birthplace. That ability to tap into this visceral joy has helped propel rum sales to
In this article ULCC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Frontier Airlines plane seen at Cancun International Airport. On Wednesday, December 08, 2021, in Cancun International Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images The 1986 Air Carrier Access Act requires airlines to provide a wheelchair to passengers with disabilities at
My Atlanta story began in 1990, when my parents moved their young family to the metro area so they could pursue new job opportunities. It was an exciting time to grow up in the unofficial capital of the South. Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson, was in his third and final term; local leaders were
Two Indian cities along the Ganges each have claims to fame. Dubbed the “yoga capital of the world” for its numerous ashrams and yoga teacher training courses, Rishikesh is particularly popular among spiritual seekers (as well as those who are just in need of a good stretch). Follow the Ganges south and you’ll find Varanasi, one of
Outlaw Mile Hi Light Beer, produced by the oldest brewery in Colorado Tivoli Brewing, has teamed up with country music singer HARDY to accelerate the national expansion for its craft beverage business. Founded by Yale graduate and former Vice President of Anheuser-Busch InBev, Ari Opsahl, after recruited by Tivoli Brewing to be its CEO in
Hearty meat, mashed vegetables and huge wheels of cheese are just the start of the Dutch culinary story. The country has a natural larder of lush fields, pastures, coastline and waterways, and tens of thousands of acres of high-tech greenhouses. Influences from its European neighbors and a mosaic of cultures – including its complex historical
Last week, The Glen Grant made headlines when it announced that its legendary master distiller Dennis Malcolm would be retiring after 63 years in the whisky business. He certainly will be given his flowers as he bows out—along with several casks of scotch, hopefully. And today, Scotland’s longest-serving malt maker can count another going away
Bhutan’s governing philosophy of “Gross National Happiness” has been heralded the world over for balancing economic growth with the well-being of its citizens. But recent discussions of “Gross National Happiness 2.0” by its newly elected Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay suggest that change on some level is underway as the country struggles with an economic crisis
Nova Scotia, Canada’s second smallest province, offers a surprising variety of landscapes. Rocky headlands end in sweeping crescents of white sand, and the ancient mountains of Cape Breton Island add another dimension. Mammoth tides pick fishing boats up and set them down again in the Bay of Fundy, and rivers stitch together small lakes across the interior.
The Canadian Brewing Awards are Canada’s longest standing beer awards, having determined Canada’s best commercial beers since 2000. For 2024, over 1,800 beers were entered from every province of Canada across 61 categories. The craft beer scene in Canada mirrors that of the United States, though it is arguably more competitive, with more breweries per
With its beautiful cities and countryside of polders, dykes, windmills and canals connected by superb, sustainable infrastructure, the Netherlands is one of the easiest places to travel. As a visitor, you won’t find too many potential pitfalls, but there are still a few things to be aware of (starting with getting its name right!). Having
The land of golden beers, decadent chocolates and fluffy waffles, Belgium tempts you with its culinary delights. And its charm extends far beyond mere gastronomy. The country has more castles per square kilometer than anywhere in the world, a rich and tormented history, and quirky attractions like peeing statues and dinosaur skeletons. Among all these
It’s the quintessential way to travel across the States in the summertime: the RV. Pack up the kids and pets and plot out your roadtrip for the 2024 season. The campgrounds below are the perfect spot to park and explore for a few days (or longer) with new amenities, family-friendly activities, and beautiful scenery. Spacious
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and with parties and barbecues going on all weekend, the celebrations call for refreshing cocktails to share with friends and family. Here are some easy recipes that can be batched for a crowd or scaled down for an intimate party of two. Always Daydreaming Colorado’s Old
Wellness travel can be enjoyed with a loved one, the entire family, or even solo. Getty Images Avid traveler Lora Bowler is cutting back on vacation spending. That doesn’t mean she’s skipping the resort. The New York resident said she spent more in 2023 than she had expected to, including on travel, and is now
Lonely Planet’s Brekke Fletcher recently traveled to Nantucket, Massachusetts for a long weekend with her niece. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a visit to this east coast island escape. Sun. Surf. Seafood. Seafaring. These were all on the menu for a recent weekend jaunt to Nantucket, an island off the
La Fantaisie’s secret garden is a Parisian dream La Fantaisie is utterly charming. The boutique hotel, located in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, in the Faubourg-Montmartre neighborhood, is a garden-themed fever dream, where color is queen, and whimsy reigns. Not yet a year old, La Fantaisie has captured the imaginations of Instagrammers who visit the City of Lights. (It also
Let’s start with a trivia question. How many Indian restaurants in the United States have a Michelin star? Is it five? 10? Actually, there’s just one: Semma, a south Indian restaurant in New York’s West Village known for its tender lamb—and for turning away (most) celebrities who show up without reservations. Semma is part of
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