Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
Distillery and Liquor Store$$$$
Gatlinburg
"Free moonshine tastings!"(8 Tips)
"You definitely have to try a free sample :) It'll give you a kick!!"(26 Tips)
"Great free moonshine samples, awesome bluegrass music in the Holler."(5 Tips)
"... of the corn, but white lightning is the best :)"(5 Tips)
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Nick EasterFebruary 22, 2015This is a cool place to stop. It's probably best to stop here first and try the free samples before walking around or going to eat. The employees do a good job of entertaining groups.Upvoted Jan 1
Ashley RoseDecember 25, 2017$5 gets you 13 shots of Moonshine to taste and $5 a purchase of a mason jar. Fun bartenders serve up the shots in short order.
Yaeka KatsutaSeptember 26, 2014They have a ton of other delicious goodies for sell like salsa and dips. And be sure to take a break and enjoy the live music while you rock in a rocking chair
Laken BerryMarch 12, 2016as someone who is underage it was a cool place to watch them make it and see all the flavors. They also have several others such as delicious jellies,salsas, and sauces that were available to try
Corey StohlquistMarch 23, 2014Had a great time sampling all of the different (15) flavors of Moonshine, very nice servers and atmosphere.. Bought moonshine to take home! Highly recomended.
Natasha MaytonNovember 17, 2013What a great experience! Live music, great views of the distillery, great gift shop, and a ton of samples. Just make sure to have a designated driver if you're gonna try all the moonshine samples!
James CJuly 28, 2017Great tasting with a hugely entertaining pourer Michael. Did a great job of explaining it and also making it entertaining. Deserves tips. Great shine and the cherries are crazy. Watch out- Great free moonshine samples, awesome bluegrass music in the Holler. After you try your samples sit in the rocking chairs and enjoy the free music!
The TravelerSeptember 29, 2024Plenty of Ole Smoky shots to try. Apple pie, banana pudding, etc. Lots of deals by 3 get a free bag etc. Worth a stop it was fun to try all the flavors.- Sunka WanikiyaDecember 18, 2011best Moonshine ever....the Apple Pie is like real Apple Pie just in liquor form, really love the taste of the original, love sweetness of the corn, but white lightning is the best :)
- Apple Pie is smooth and tasty and can be mixed with other flavors like Blackberry for a Cobbler Cocktail! Samples are a must on every visit! :0)
Renee GAugust 18, 2014Excellent atmosphere! Great knowledgable staff! Have a taste of any flavor you are interested in! See moonshine being made in the stills! Very cool place!
Ed PAugust 30, 2015Free samples are always good! Interesting to see the distilling process in action too! Throw in the live music and this was a fun experience!- Tal ShacharApril 6, 2013Rib eye steak is great. If there is a long list before you (and you are with kids...), go down yo to the lake, and buy food for the ducks (25 cents) - it will keep them busy
Travis BoudreauxDecember 3, 2014The samples are excellent and listening to live music from a rocking chair creates an atmosphere of a time when everything in life was a little slower.
Road UnraveledSeptember 3, 2019Do the moonshine tasting and brace yourself for that blue flame, it packs a punch!
Paul PalermoFebruary 16, 2022Great place! They give samples of any moonshine shots free! You’d get buzz after 3 different moonshines flavors
Chris DavisApril 19, 2013got some peach on this visit. Awesome place. The flavor shine is best, their "white lightning" taste gross though. Great live music out in front of store.
Brian CapozziOctober 8, 2013Samples... samples... samples! Try everything! The hunch punch is good. Staff is extremely helpful and will answer any questions you have.
Ashley AdamsMay 20, 2012Try the apple pie and lemonade moonshine. There's a live band playing in the square. They have samples of the shine, BBQ sauce, salsa, jellies, and other things.
L Jade EyesNovember 1, 2018Veterans get 15% off purchases w proper Vets ID! Everyone gets $5 off purchase if you do $5 tasting which includes 13 types of Moonshine!
Haralambos 'Harry' MavromatidisNovember 5, 2013This is the FIRST place to head before a walking tour of Gatlinburg! Ask to have Ryan pour for you to have a grand olde time! Yeehaw!
Mark MartinJune 18, 2013Baby get your shine on, homemade lemon drop take a sip. You have to ask for the blackberry/ lemon drop mix it is the best!!!!
Allison PurvisMay 1, 2012Blackberry and lemon drop are yummy mixed together! Go here and try them all, till you find your favorite!!!
Gabrielle MeltonAugust 15, 2014Loved the free samples, a little pricey but we really enjoyed it, especially the music out front!
Angela TuckerAugust 19, 2013Peach.. Peach.. Peach is the way to go! But you can sample 13 flavors :)
Jacquelyn walkerOctober 15, 2014Awesome free samples. Friendly staff put on a good show live music out front. Delicious shine.
Kyle ByeSeptember 11, 2016Taste ALL the moonshine flavors. My favorite is the Mountain Java liquor, a TN distillery exclusive.
JocelynJune 28, 2012Great place to stop in and hit up the 12 flavors for free!!! Employees behind the bar are fun :)
Brett GarwoodSeptember 21, 2015Cool store to check out. Taste them all! I still prefer the real deal though. ;-)
Jen BadeauxJuly 14, 2012Great place for tasting and the live music outside is great. Didn't love the cherries but the blueberry sure was good.
Such a fun place! Always a must when visiting the Smokies
MichelleJuly 12, 2012Do the tasting tour for a free shirt! Get yer cards at the distillery and enjoy a low cost day of wine/beer tasting.- Debbie FarineauOctober 24, 2013Tasted all the flavors fun atmosphere! Taking home peach, blackberry, strawberry. And cherries .
Highlands CondosJune 29, 2012Free legal Moonshine Samples. A must on your next visit to the Smokies!
Jessica PauleyApril 15, 2013The 12 free samples start with the strongest and end with the sweetest flavors
Daiv RussellMarch 15, 2012Try one of each hootch flavor - start wIth white lightning, work your way down to Apple Pie- Make sure you try samples and a blueberry charred mix at the end!
- Michelle LamJuly 21, 2013Free moonshine tasting here - but be prepared, it's like taking vodka shot after vodka shot after vodka shot...
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Ole Smoky is the first federally licensed moonshine distillery in the state of Tennessee.
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- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(865) 436-6995
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- 8.9
"this was the best moonshine we tried in town, even better than the heavily advertised ole smokey. it was so good we bought 12 jars! anthony led us through the sampling (free!) and he was great!"
mary pinson - 8.3
"Went in for a whiskey tasting and they have some really amazing flavors! I highly recommend the salted caramel and salted watermelon. So yummy!"
Megan Nagel - 8.1
"This is a great place eat and the house Brews are great."
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- 7.6
"All of their wines are delicious!! But I have to say muscadine is my absoloute fave and cant wait to get back down for more!! Kinda regret not buying the blackberry ...."
Amanda P. - 7.5
"Service and food were both wonderful! Had the Funky Q Chicken pizza and it was AMAZING!!! Will come back :)"
Carly Dorris - 6.2
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