Django Unchained (2012)/Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey

On this episode of Drinks and a Movie, we’re diving into Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained (2012)—a brutal, stylish, and unapologetically bold Western that redefined the genre. From Jamie Foxx’s badass performance as Django to Christoph Waltz’s unforgettable turn as Dr. King Schultz and Leonardo DiCaprio’s menacing Calvin Candie, we’re breaking down the action, historical influences, and signature Tarantino dialogue that make this film an instant classic. And what better way to pair this film than with a whiskey that embodies history, resilience, and bold flavor? We’re sipping on Uncle Nearest 1856, a whiskey with deep historical roots, named after Nathan “Nearest” Green, the enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel how to distill.