20 Places
Distilleries & Moonshine
The Smoky Mountains have a long history with moonshine, and today that tradition lives on in craft distilleries across the region. Sample white lightning, flavored moonshine, whiskey, and more.
Gatlinburg
Ole Smoky Distillery - The Holler
Tennessee's first legal moonshine in Gatlinburg
903 Parkway #128, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
10 AM - 11 PM
(865) 436-6995
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Gatlinburg
Sugarlands Distilling Company
Craft distillery with premium moonshine
805 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Daily: 10AM - 10PM
(865) 325-1355
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Pigeon Forge
Moonshine Mountain Coaster
Nighttime mountain coaster ride
2826 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Daily: 10AM-10PM
(865) 365-1588
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Pigeon Forge
Ole Smoky Distillery - The Barn
Rustic moonshine tastings in Pigeon Forge
131 The Island Dr #9116, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
10 AM - 10 PM
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Pigeon Forge
Old Forge Distillery - Historic Old Mill
Handcrafted spirits at historic mill
170 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Daily 10 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-10 PM
(865) 774-4126
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Gatlinburg
Ole Smoky Distillery - The Barrelhouse
Premium whiskey tastings in Gatlinburg
650 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
10 AM - 10 PM
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Multiple
Tennessee Shine Co. (5 Locations)
Moonshine tastings at five spots
Multiple Locations - Kodak, Sevierville, PF, Gatlinburg
10 AM - 10 PM (varies by location)
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Sevierville
King's Family Distillery - Award-Winning Bourbon
Award-winning bourbon tasting
1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd #201, Sevierville, TN 37876
Daily 10 AM - 8 PM
(865) 446-2002
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Sevierville
Smith Creek Moonshine
Sample handcrafted moonshine spirits
1645 Parkway #1090, Sevierville, TN 37862 (Tanger Outlets)
Mon-Thu 10 AM-7 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-9 PM, Sun 10 AM-7 PM
(888) 987-5228
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Gatlinburg
Bootleggers Homemade Wine - Gatlinburg
Sample handcrafted wines in Gatlinburg
903 Parkway #108, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Mon-Thu 10 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-11 PM
(865) 221-1589
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Pigeon Forge
Moonshine Depot
Sample authentic moonshine flavors
155 E Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
10 AM - 8 PM
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Sevierville
Tennessee Legend Distillery
Handcrafted spirits and whiskey
870 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
10 AM - 9 PM
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Pigeon Forge
Drop Zone Distilling Company
Veteran-owned craft spirits
2674 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Mon-Sat 11 AM-7 PM, Sun 12 PM-7 PM
(865) 219-3219
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Sevierville
Junction 35 Spirits - Tanger Outlets
Local craft spirits at Tanger Outlets
1645 Parkway #685, Sevierville, TN 37862 (Tanger Outlets)
Sun-Thu 11 AM-7 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-9 PM
(865) 409-5841
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Kodak
Old Tennessee Distilling Co.
Craft spirits with exclusive tastings
3605 Outdoor Sportsman Pl, Kodak, TN 37764
10 AM - 6 PM
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Pigeon Forge
Savannah Bee Company
Honey and bee products tasting
131 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
10 AM - 9 PM
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Sevierville
Mountain Cut Distillery
Handcrafted spirits tasting room
2270 Two Rivers Blvd, Sevierville, TN 37876
10 AM - 8 PM
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Sevierville
Shine Girl Moonshine
Authentic moonshine tastings in Sevierville
1610 Jenkins Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
10 AM - 6 PM
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Sevierville
XXX Distillery
Handcrafted moonshine tasting in Sevierville
745 Old Douglas Dam Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
10 AM - 6 PM
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Dandridge
Mossback Distilling Co.
Craft distillery with dining
Jefferson City, TN
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best distilleries & moonshine in the Smoky Mountains?
You'll find distilleries & moonshine across Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, all within an easy drive of our Smoky Mountain cabins.
Is distilleries & moonshine a good option for groups and families?
Yes. The Smoky Mountains are a popular destination for families and large groups, and most distilleries & moonshine options welcome all ages.
When is the best time of year to visit the Smoky Mountains?
The Smoky Mountains are a year-round destination. Spring and fall offer the best weather and scenery, summer is the busiest season, and winter brings quieter visits and holiday events.
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Distilleries & Moonshine
Tour the best distilleries in the Smoky Mountains. Sample moonshine, whiskey, and craft spirits at tastings from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge.
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The Checklist
| Place | Rating | Hours | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandridge | |||||
| Mossback Distilling Co. | 4.9 ★ | Jefferson City, TN | |||
| Gatlinburg | |||||
| Ole Smoky Distillery - The Holler | 4.7 ★ | 10 AM - 11 PM | (865) 436-6995 | 903 Parkway #128, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Sugarlands Distilling Company | 4.5 ★ | Daily: 10AM - 10PM | (865) 325-1355 | 805 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Ole Smoky Distillery - The Barrelhouse | 4.6 ★ | 10 AM - 10 PM | 650 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | ||
| Bootleggers Homemade Wine - Gatlinburg | 4.6 ★ | Mon-Thu 10 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-11 PM | (865) 221-1589 | 903 Parkway #108, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Kodak | |||||
| Old Tennessee Distilling Co. | 4.5 ★ | 10 AM - 6 PM | 3605 Outdoor Sportsman Pl, Kodak, TN 37764 | ||
| Multiple | |||||
| Tennessee Shine Co. (5 Locations) | 4.5 ★ | 10 AM - 10 PM (varies by location) | Multiple Locations - Kodak, Sevierville, PF, Gatlinburg | ||
| Pigeon Forge | |||||
| Moonshine Mountain Coaster | 4.5 ★ | Daily: 10AM-10PM | (865) 365-1588 | 2826 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Ole Smoky Distillery - The Barn | 4.6 ★ | 10 AM - 10 PM | 131 The Island Dr #9116, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | ||
| Old Forge Distillery - Historic Old Mill | 4.7 ★ | Daily 10 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-10 PM | (865) 774-4126 | 170 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Moonshine Depot | 4.3 ★ | 10 AM - 8 PM | 155 E Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | ||
| Drop Zone Distilling Company | 4.8 ★ | Mon-Sat 11 AM-7 PM, Sun 12 PM-7 PM | (865) 219-3219 | 2674 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Savannah Bee Company | 4.5 ★ | 10 AM - 9 PM | 131 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | ||
| Sevierville | |||||
| King's Family Distillery - Award-Winning Bourbon | 4.8 ★ | Daily 10 AM - 8 PM | (865) 446-2002 | 1440 Upper Middle Creek Rd #201, Sevierville, TN 37876 | |
| Smith Creek Moonshine | 4.7 ★ | Mon-Thu 10 AM-7 PM, Fri-Sat 10 AM-9 PM, Sun 10 AM-7 PM | (888) 987-5228 | 1645 Parkway #1090, Sevierville, TN 37862 (Tanger Outlets) | |
| Tennessee Legend Distillery | 4.6 ★ | 10 AM - 9 PM | 870 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876 | ||
| Junction 35 Spirits - Tanger Outlets | 4.5 ★ | Sun-Thu 11 AM-7 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-9 PM | (865) 409-5841 | 1645 Parkway #685, Sevierville, TN 37862 (Tanger Outlets) | |
| Mountain Cut Distillery | 4.6 ★ | 10 AM - 8 PM | 2270 Two Rivers Blvd, Sevierville, TN 37876 | ||
| Shine Girl Moonshine | 4.5 ★ | 10 AM - 6 PM | 1610 Jenkins Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876 | ||
| XXX Distillery | 4.4 ★ | 10 AM - 6 PM | 745 Old Douglas Dam Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876 | ||
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