Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, which pays tribute to the world’s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green, appointed Mark McCallum, former President of Jack Daniel’s and former Chief Brands Officer of Brown-Forman, to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director. McCallum joined Brown-Forman in 2003 as Chief Marketing Officer, then was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2009. He ultimately served as Executive Vice President and Chief Brands Officer, holding key leadership roles. As Uncle Nearest, Inc., evolves into a full-fledged portfolio company in 2025, it is set to relaunch Square One Organic Vodka and debut an all-new Cognac brand. The foundation of the Cognac endeavor is the historic Domaine St. Martin chateau and vineyards, acquired in 2023, making Uncle Nearest, Inc., the largest Grande Champagne vineyard owner in the city of Cognac, France.