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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of the best moonshine wine and whiskey in the Smoky Mountains on this Podcast. Learn about the flavorful selection of moonshines, whiskeys and wines as we explore Kodak, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in search of our favorite spirits.
Tennessee is known the world over for their music and hospitality. And their whiskey. Tennessee has been a leader in distilling spirits throughout our nation’s history. That includes the time before, during, and after Prohibition. That pride in craftsmanship and their spirit of independence led Tennesseans to make some of the world’s finest whiskey and some of the nation’s most sought after moonshine.
Today Tennessee distillers are crafting distilled spirits as diverse as the music born in this State. From Blues to Bluegrass and from vodka to Tennessee Whiskey, In this episode we’re going to take a look at the various distilleries and wineries making moonshine, wine and whiskey in the immediate Smoky Mountains area of Kodak, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
In this episode we’ll be taking a look at the following moonshine and whiskey distilleries: Old Tennessee Distilling Co. – Kodak, D&S Distilling Company – Sevierville, Tennessee Legend Distillery – Sevierville, Tennessee Shine Company – Pigeon Forge, Smith Creek Distillery – Pigeon Forge, Old Forge Distillery – Pigeon Forge, Doc Collier Moonshine – Gatlinburg, Sugarland’s Distilling Co. – Gatlinburg and Ole Smoky Distillery – Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge.
Continuing our episode on moonshine, wine and whiskey the wineries are: Apple Barn Winery – Sevierville, Mountain Valley Winery – Pigeon Forge, Mill Bridge Winery – Pigeon Forge, Hillside Winery – Sevierville, Sugarland Cellars – Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Wine Cellar – Gatlinburg, Tennessee Homemade Wines – Gatlinburg, Smoky Mountains Winery – Gatlinburg, Goodwater Vineyards – Gatlinburg, Bootleggers Homemade Wine – Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge.
Some unique flavors of moonshine, wine and whiskey are: Bananashine, Orange Dreamsickle, Fiery Mango Margarita, Blue Houdini, Oatmeal Cookie, Kettle Corn moonshines. Unique wine flavors: 2018 Blackberry Molasses Cider and 2019 Jalapeño Apple. Our most unique flavored whiskey…Peanut Butter Cup Whiskey.
Hopefully you’ll find Episode 010 Fall in the Smokies Podcast helpful in planning your Fall getaway!
Are you planning a visit to the Smokies and are wondering how to fit it all in? Check out our sample itineraries: https://dancingbearfoot.blog/2018/08/30/smoky-mountains-vacation-itinerary-day-1/
If this is your fist time coming to the Smokies and renting a cabin check out out blog post in what to look for when renting a log cabin.
Thank you for reading. If you’d like to learn more about our cabin or other great things to see while visiting the Smoky Mountains please visit us at Dancing Bearfoot.com.
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