Tours/Nashville/Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings
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Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

5.0(302)Nashville1 hour
VIATOR5.0(37)TRIPADVISOR5.0(265)

Description

​​Digging into the past didn’t turn up skeletons and scandals for brothers Andy and Charlie Nelson; more like sour mash and stills. After discovering their triple great grandfather was one of the most successful whiskey distillers in pre-prohibition America, the brothers vowed to revive the since-forgotten family business. If you’re into sunken ships and lost gold, a woman running a distillery before women could vote and the rebirth of a Nashville business after 100 years, you’ll be sucked into this story. Sample gold medal award-winning Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey, the spirit based on the wheated mash bill recipe for Tennessee’s oldest whiskey and mellowed in a sugar maple charcoal bed. Taste the perfected blends of two, modern-day, straight bourbon whiskeys crafted by the Nelson Brothers, and finish your tasting with strong and sweet Louisa’s coffee caramel pecan liqueur.

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Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

Stories of sunken ships and lost gold kicks off the guided tasting experiences at Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville. Step back in time to pre-prohibition America to learn about and sample Tennessee’s oldest whiskey and two modern-day bourbon recipes born by two brothers. Finish your tasting with Louisa’s coffee caramel pecan liqueur and a visit to the gift shop for spirits, apparel and barware to commemorate an unforgettable experience.

Highlights

Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Entry & Guided Tour
Walk-through of the distillery production floor
Sample a premium tasting of four seasonal offerings
Hear the history of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery through the generations

What's included

Included
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Entry & Guided Tour
Walk-through of the distillery production floor
Sample a premium tasting of four seasonal offerings
Hear the history of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery through the generations

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(302)

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aubhikm
June 21, 2026
Must do in Nashville

Must do distillery. Even better because it's near Downtown

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RVargas98
June 13, 2026
Tour

First ever tour of a distillery and it did not disappoint. Mainly due to the wonderful and knowledgeable staff. Out guide Sophia was excellent and very funny. Would recommend this for sure.

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Bradley_J
May 21, 2026
Really great tour!

I was very pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the tour. Our guide Darrin was informative and entertaining at the same time. The distillery has a really interesting history, and that alone made me appreciate the product. The tasting was really fun. Darrin taught us the proper way to drink whiskey. I’ve never been a big whiskey person, but I’ll def use my new skills to give it a go more often. The 4 we sampled were really good and all very different which was not something I knew was a thing. I thought whiskey was whiskey. Pro-tip - book the 3pm tour or earlier because the bar’s last call for cocktails is at 5pm. We did the 4om tour so when it finished at 5pm I didn’t get a chance to try the espresso martini that I’ve heard a lot about. You can still order whiskey until 6pm though. PS - the restaurant looks fun. I’d def go back to try that (and an espresso martini)!

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johncP8040PB
May 12, 2026
Excellent distillery tour!

Jacob made our tour VERY interesting! He was very knowledgeable on the history and their product . Very evident that he loves what he’s doing. Beautiful distillery, restaurant and bar area. Very classy! Enjoyed great appetizers and drinks after our tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Nashville area.

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KatySmeathers
May 6, 2026
Excellent tour & tasting experience at Nelson’s

We had an excellent experience at the distillery. Our tour guide, Jacob, was so enthusiastic and passionate, and you could tell how much he enjoys talking about the history of Nelson’s and the art of making Tennessee whisky. The tasting was also fantastic with Jacob really taking the time to talk through each whisky and how to get the most out of the tasting. We booked the last tour of the day and it did run over, meaning the staff were working late at that point, but at no point did we feel hurried or rushed, and the team allowed us as much time as we needed to look around the gift shop and make a purchase. Time very well spent!

Operator response

Thank you so much for spending time with us and leaving such a great review! Were so glad you enjoyed the whiskey tasting and your tour with Jacob! We'll be sure to pass along your kind words. Can't wait to have you back soon. Cheers!

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shaynerbop
March 23, 2026
Amazing tour, lovely distillery

We had such an amazing tour with Chris! We learned so much about whiskey, Tennessee, and the distillery and Chris was very engaging and knowledgeable. The tasting at the end was lovely and we learned so much! Also I love that this business supports the queer community - they had pride flags and merch for sale and other pride decorations. I love ferling supported and seen by local businesses!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're so happy you enjoyed your tour with Chris and learned something new about the history and process of making Tennessee Whiskey! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. We're so glad to hear that you felt safe and seen while spending time with us. We love the LGBTQ+ community, and receiving feedback like yours means so much to us. We hope to have you back soon!

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Z87VZdaniellev
March 13, 2026
Worth a visit

Interesting tour, good Bourbon, and great food at the restaurant. The staff was kind and welcoming, starting with Leigh Ann who offered a friendly greeting and helpful information. Our tour guide Zach was knowledgeable and friendly. The food at the restaurant was unexpectedly good. My friend and I just ordered a few starters to share before a tour, but the onion soup was among the best I've had in a very long time. But, a word of caution - beware the "cold fashioned" slushy at the bar. I'm not saying to avoid it by any means. Quite the contrary! Just know that, while it tastes great and is refreshing, it packs a kick that might leave your head throbbing later in the day (especially after a tasting flight)!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed every part of your experience with us, even with the kick from the cold fashioned! We can't wait to have you back. Cheers!

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L9587IWstevea
March 10, 2026
Great alternative to Broadway

Took an afternoon tour with the family while visiting Nashville. Chris, our guide, was great and did a great job explaining the history behind the distillery.

Operator response

Thank you so much for spending time with us and leaving a great review! We're glad you enjoyed your tour with Chris and we hope to have you back soon. Cheers!

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Freedom236503
March 4, 2026
The history of whiskey in the making.

What a fascinating tour. Chris was our tour guide and his extensive knowledge of making and tasting whiskey was awesome. The back history of the distillery was so interesting. It was 1.5 hours of entertainment plus a flight of 4 different whiskeys for $25. The four of us found the tasting especially interesting and we are not drinkers! All the staff were extremely friendly and building is beautiful inside and out. Highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! We're so happy Chris was able to make your trip memorable and that you enjoyed our facility and the whiskey! We can't wait to have you back for another great visit. Cheers!

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ladarnya_s
December 31, 2025
Nice experience

Very informative, we enjoyed the tasting and tour experience. A must do when in Nashville. Thumbs up to the staff for such and awesome job

Operator response

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to having you back soon. Cheers!

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