Brothers Andy and Charlie Nelson have reacquired full ownership of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery from Constellation Brands, returning the Nashville whiskey business to the family that revived it more than a decade ago.
The deal, completed Monday, includes the distillery’s brand, all product inventory and the lease for its 50,000-square-foot production facility and event space at 1414 Clinton Street in Nashville. The brothers plan to continue operating the site, with existing employees retained and the restaurant, bar, tours and events remaining open as usual.
The transaction ends Constellation’s ownership of the distillery. The beverage alcohol company first acquired a minority stake in 2016 through its venture capital arm, increased its ownership to a majority position in 2019 and took full control in 2024. The company had flagged plans to divest the business in its second-quarter results…