Uncle Nearest Cognac Cask WhiskeyWhen it was announced that Uncle Nearestthrough its French subsidiaryhad become the largest vineyard owner of Grande Champagne grapes in the city of Cognac, France, the spirits world took notice. Not only had an American company accomplished what many believed was impossible, but it had done so in one of the most exclusive and tightly held regions in the world. Becoming a vineyard owner in Cognac is no small feat, yet for Uncle Nearest, bold moves are