Food + Drink

Sips & Stories: A Night with Uncle Nearest at Sally’s

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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6:00 pm

About the Event

Join us for a powerful and flavor-filled evening at Sally’s Waterfront Dining on Wednesday, May 14 from 6–8 PM — where heritage, hospitality, and history come together for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
We’re honored to host Victoria Eady Butler, four-time Master Blender of the Year and the first known Black female whiskey master blender — and great-great-granddaughter of Uncle Nearest Green, the formerly enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel the craft of whiskey.
Enjoy a 4-course chef-curated menu, perfectly paired with:
Welcome Cocktail
Guided Whiskey Tasting Flight — led by Victoria herself
See menu here.
This intimate, communal-seating event is limited to just 40 guests, creating a space to connect, sip, and celebrate a legacy of excellence and diversity in distilling.
📍 Sally’s Waterfront Dining | Downtown San Diego
🎟️ Advance ticket purchase required to reserve your seat.
Come raise a glass to great whiskey, bold storytelling, and an unforgettable night by the bay. Free parking when you park in Grand Hyatt San Diego’s self-parking garage.

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