Gatlinburg is a great place for all of your vacation needs. It has everything from shopping and dining to attractions that will keep you entertained! There are 2 main roads in town – The Parkway (aka Highway 441) and River Road- which run through most places’ worth seeing on this beautiful little slope right at the footer’s edge with Great Smoky Mountains National Park beyond it.
You’ll find pretty much anything here: clothing stores, museums dedicated just about any topic imaginable including history; nature lovers could explore dawn chases while photographers might appreciate some breathtaking views, they’re likely unaware exist until now.
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
Situated in downtown Gatlinburg, Old Smoky is the first federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee.
Tour the beautiful museum and taste some delicious flavors. Stop by our store to buy your favorite kind of moonshine, such as White Lightnin’ Original or Watermelon!
The first and only federally licensed distillery in all of East Tennessee, Ole Smoky Moonshine has been a popular tourist spot since it opened during the 2010 July Fourth Weekend. Located within downtown Gatlinburg at its original location on Highway 460 (Ole Smokey Holler), visitors come from near and far for this “hideout” that’s just minutes away from several attractions including Dollywood Theme Park & Barnstormers Zip Line Course.
When you arrive at the Ole Smoky moonshine distillery, your sense of smell will confirm that this is where it’s worth going. After passing through a small stream and seeing live music on stage as well, visitors can step away from an authentic working still to learn about Tennessee’s history with alcohol production all while experiencing how their product grows from start-to-finish!
With a $5 fee, visitors to the museum can sample some of America’s favorite spirits including moonshine. You will have an opportunity after your tour at no cost through Moonshine’s store where you’ll find all sorts of inventive flavors and seasonal options! However, you get a $5 coupon towards your purchase… win- win!
Some of our favorites include:
- Pickles
- Pineapple
- Mango Margarita
- Key Lime Cream
- Strawberry Cream
- Blueberry Pancake
The Bottom Line:
The $30 trip to visit Ole Smoky Moonshine is a true Appalachian experience. The mountain-made moonshine isn’t cheap, but it’s authentic and well worth its price tag!
- Tequila Recipes
- Jack and Coke
- Old Fashioned
- Champagne Blood Orange Moscow Mule
- Pineapple Margarita Sparkler
- Sparkling Amaretto Fizz
- Moonlight Cocktail
- Bourbon Maple Sour
- Dark ‘N Stormy
- Lynchburg Lemonade
- Beer Margarita
- Love Bug
- Blood Orange Bourbon
- Winchester Bourbon Maple Sour
- Kentucky Buck
- Alabama Slammer
- Jim Beam Devils Cut
Author Bio: Kim and Mark enjoy snuggling with their two dogs Snuggles and Bandit, watching movies, road trips, gardening, succulents enjoying all types of cocktails in their home bar and talking about it afterwards.
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