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Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery

903 Parkway, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-6995
Ranked #4 of 10 tours in Gatlinburg
4.5 of 5 stars 172 Reviews
Type: Distilleries
Owner description: Ole Smoky is the first federally licensed moonshine distillery in the state of Tennessee. A visit to Ole Smoky is the true moonshine experience. As... more » Owner description: Ole Smoky is the first federally licensed moonshine distillery in the state of Tennessee. A visit to Ole Smoky is the true moonshine experience. As you approach the entrance, you can detect the distinct smell of our grains cooking and fermenting. You’ll see authentic working moonshine stills and experience the process from beginning to end. Our distillers will take the time to visit with you and answer any questions about the history and lore of moonshining in East Tennessee.After you see, smell and hear about the process, we offer you a taste of our shine for free. Samples of our Original Unaged Corn Whiskey, White Lightnin’ and Moonshine Cherries – plus we offer seasonal and special flavors that aren’t available in package stores. And of course, you’ll be able to buy plenty of moonshine and Ole Smoky merchandise to take home with you. « less
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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Great atmosphere and free moonshine to try, this was a great idea and they have stayed the course since they opened. Good music cool gifts and MOONSHINE! What more could you ask for, even if you think moonshine is not your thing try the apple pie and the soaked cherrys( can you say YUMMO)

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The distillery was definitely worth the trip. They give free sample of all 12 varieties - we went down the line and tried them all - surprisingly smooth and tasty, never had moonshine before. The tour isn't really a tour - you can see their facility through screens with plaques describing the process. It was a little hard to talk... More

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Ashland, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is a very intersting place to visit. I hardly drink, but the apple pie moonshine is not too bad. I recommend a visit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

I bought the blackberry moonshine, and it was amazing! Definitely worth a visit, at least for the free samples!

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Buffalo, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

See & smell the whole process, self guided. Then taste all the varieties, it's $25 a bottle, and listen to Bluegrass music on the rocking chairs. Lots of fun. Didn't feel so much like a tourist "here in the holler".

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Ewing, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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I visited here this past weekend for the first time. You can sample the food and the moonshine before you buy,which makes it hard to choose what to buy because everything is wonderful. I didn't expect salsa, jellies, chow chow, pickles, etc. Its definitly on my list for another visit.

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Thornville, Ohio, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

If you like Moonshine this is the place to go,you get to try all of the different kinds of moonshine.I liked the apple the best

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Grafton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

My husband and I had a great time sampling the shine with the blonde guy in overalls (whose name began with a 'D'.(sorry we could not remember;-)) The place reeked of smells similar to nail polish remover, but we were drawn in like a deer in headlights! We were able to sample all of their flavors and were made to... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Loved the idea that you can taste it before you buy it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012 via mobile
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Very friendly staff and wonderful samples! As the previous person said, they card EVERYONE!

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