Gatlinburg Distilleries
Moonshine went legal in Tennessee in 2009, and Gatlinburg has been making up for lost time ever since. The tastings are free, the samples are small, and the sales pitch is half the entertainment — here's where to go and what to try.
Ole Smoky Barrelhouse
Ole Smoky's Barrelhouse at 650 Parkway in Gatlinburg is a whiskey-focused tasting room with daily walk-in tastings, no reservations required. Kids and dogs welcome. Open daily 10 AM–11 PM.
Ole Smoky Moonshine
The original home of Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, with working copper stills, daily tastings, live bluegrass, and guided tours. Open daily.
Sugarlands Distilling Company
Award-winning moonshine, whiskey, and vodka, plus a back porch cocktail bar and a stillhouse tour. Open 364 days a year.