Moonshine Mayhem

It may sound hard to believe, but you’ll cross paths with eight different white whiskey distilleries along a fifteen mile stretch of highway in Sevier County, TN. There’s plenty of variety when it comes to moonshine distilleries along Hwy 66, starting in Kodak at I-40 and ending in Gatlinburg. Start in Kodak, TN at Old Tennessee Distilling Co., a distillery that pays homage to the legendary “Thunder Road” and the whiskey runners’ spirit that inspired its namesake. Nearby in Sevierville is the Tennessee Legend Distillery. From flavorful Tennessee whiskies to smooth, classic White Lightning Moonshine, this distillery captures the legendary recipes of the mountains with its distinct flavors.

East of Sevierville is the mountain town of Pigeon Forge, where you can check out the Old Forge Distillery in The Old Mill area of town. These connoisseurs of great whiskey grind their own grains and use old-fashioned methods of distilling to craft some truly remarkable spirits.  Still thirsty? Head over to the The Island in Pigeon Forge, a popular destination with many choices for entertainment, dining, shopping and lodging. Right along the entrance is the 6,000-square foot Ole Smoky Distillery, where you can see the moonshine being made, enjoy their tasting bar, and listen to daily bluegrass performances on their outdoor stage.

A few miles up the road from Pigeon Forge is the quaint mountain town of Gatlinburg, TN. It’s home to some of the most unique eateries, attractions, and distilleries around, as well as stunning mountain scenery any time of the year. Take a stroll along the main parkway to soak in the eccentric sights and sounds of downtown Gatlinburg. Right along the main drag are stops at Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, and Sugarlands Distilling Company. All three distilleries are crafting moonshine in their own unique ways, and based on the sheer numbers alone, the Gatlinburg area is celebrated for having more annual distillery visits than any other location in the world!

*As a friendly reminder, you only need to visit one distillery per brand if you’re keeping track of your adventure with the TN Whiskey Trail app or passport booklet.

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