Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Old Forge Distillery

    4.6 (211 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Old Forge Distillery Photos

    OLD FORGE DISTILLERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Old Forge Distillery

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    The Gatlinburg H.

    As a content creator here in Gatlinburg, The Gatlinburg Hussey, We had an absolute blast and Brooklyn was so incredibly nice and fun to be with during our visit. I brought my friends from Portsmouth RI here and they absolutely loved Brooklyn, the shop and they'll definitely be back ..Remember, when you visit, ask for Brooklyn !

    A fun shirt that I got there tonight!!!
    Jaime S.

    This is my favorite distillery in TN hands down! The best moonshine ever! Also with the friendliest staff ever! The service is impeccable by any others Ive ever encountered! Fun atmosphere with a moonshine, Rum and Cream liqueur tasting stations! They also have a great indoor bar serving up some delicious cocktails and during the summer they sometimes have an outdoor bar as well!!!

    Delicious Old Fashioned's
    Lori S.

    Sitting outside and enjoying these delicious Old Fashioned's on this beautiful Friday evening in the Smoky Mountains. Great bartenders too!

    P'gin Fizz!
    Mark S.

    Tastings of moonshine and creams! Awesome. Got ourselves a p'gin fizz ahead of dinner at the Mill next door! Plenty of souvenirs to buy (we got the funny coasters, maybe the p'gin fizz working on us!!) Nice establishment off the beaten path. Check it out!!

    Inside the shop
    Beverly B.

    Lots of distilleries in Tn but this one was so cute and smelled wonderful. We tried the cocktails and it was great especially for the price. I loved how the bartenders provided suggestions for folks depending on the percentage of alcohol, flavor profile and what they are lol. Fun times at Old Forge!

    Joy S.

    Free tastings of various flavors of moonshine and creams. We've stopped at a few of these throughout our trip and they're always enjoyable. It's interesting to taste the variety of flavors they come up with. You have to show an id, no matter your age. Please leave a tip, since there's no charge for the tastings.

    Mike O.

    There seem to be a distillery on every corner of this area and this was on our walking path so we stopped in. They had a lot of different flavors on the moonshine and I think I liked the peach the best. They also had a bunch of merchandise so I picked up something that was there but didn't buy any shine.

    Inside
    Sean M.

    I just love this place. Their ambiance is enjoying booze. Their servers are very entertaining and I 1a

    Free moonshine tasters
    Cesar C.

    This is a must when in the area, because how can you not. This has to be one of our best highlights of our recent trip to smoky mountains! Tasters? Yes!!... Let me rephrase .... FREe Tasters for days!!! Brian? I think... Was awesome .. energetic, with tons of fun related jokes and facts about the distillery and its spirits. cant wait to visit again when in the area. As if one tasting station wasnt enough., They had multiple stations throughout the distillery. And cool little items for souvenirs. the other stations had small fees. One minor thing...wish they had travel friendly little samplers for sale. Would totally have bought them!! Thank you again for the awesome samples, outstanding customer service and delicious moonshine!

    Abegail A.

    Visited Old Forge Distillery to taste their moonshine and visit the cocktail bar. Tasting were complimentary, but tips are of course appreciated (if you don't have cash for a tip, you can use Venmo). After showing our ID (no ID = no tasting), we received 10 super mini cups for a tasting. Choose wisely as there are 24 to choose from! Pours are definitely generous, so don't let those small cups fool you. Favorites included apple pie, banana foster, blackberry, and vanilla bean. The individual pouring for us was fantastic. Super friendly and knowledgeable. You could tell he really enjoys what he does and made our experience that much better. After purchasing and a couple moonshines and moonshine cherries, we visited the cocktail bar. The bar is pretty small, but there is a decent amount of seating (tables and lounge seating). Order your drink with the friendly bartender and grab it when it's ready. All cocktails (signature and Southern) are $10, which is nice. As with the moonshine tastings, you can also tip your bartender through Venmo.

    Rob was awesome!!! you have to go to Old Forge Distillery! He'll treat you right! We tried the Bananas Foster, a Cherry Cola, caramel and pumpkin, blackberry lemonade! All were delicious!

    See all

    Photo of Chris H.
    23
    55
    19

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    We can't wait for you to come back! The photos are awesome!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Great staff. Great moonshine. They let you sample anything you want so you leave buying something you want

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A D.
    73
    253
    607

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    Thanks for coming back to see us!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Beau C.
    1659
    643
    482

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Angie P.
    239
    181
    435

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    Thanks for the great review Kayla! Come back and see us again soon!

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Peter P.
    257
    2306
    5412

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nancy N.
    107
    32
    20

    4 years ago

    Great fun!!! Tasty. A must do when visiting. Plus buy some rootbeer for floats. All flavors are great!!!

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    Thanks Nancy! Come see us again soon!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Great place! Very nice people, definitely drop by this nice establishment! Denise and Kaylene are so much fun!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rebecca M.
    27
    196
    258

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    Thanks for visiting us! We are glad you had a great time!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Audrey A.
    72
    57
    10

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dawn F.
    464
    388
    2142

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    Thanks for visiting us! Come back soon!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of OldForge D.

    OldForge D.

    So glad you had a great time with Rob! We appreciate the 5-stars!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Fantastic cream flavored liquors! The Haystack with coffee moonshine is the best cocktail!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 6

    Ask the Community - Old Forge Distillery

    The Crow & Quill - Support Live Music

    The Crow & Quill

    4.3(183 reviews)
    57.6 mi
    $$

    Walking into The Crow & Quill feels like stepping into a moody, time-warped speakeasy -- antiques,…read moredark corners, and soft lighting all set a tone that's equal parts gothic and cozy. Inside, the bar's massive spirits collection (over 1,000 bottles, including some rare whiskies) backs up its reputation for top-tier, creative cocktails. Drinks like my favorite " Jack Treehorn" come highly recommended, and the bartenders seem to know their craft -- delivering drinks that are balanced, thoughtfully made, and sometimes theatrical. If you're in Asheville and in the mood for something atmospheric, unique, and whiskey-forward -- somewhere to soak in character and good drinks rather than sleek modern bar polish -- Crow & Quill is absolutely worth checking out.

    Crow & Quill is one of Asheville's most unique cocktail experiences -- a moody, vintage speakeasy…read morefilled with antiques, soft lighting, and hidden nooks that make it feel like you've stepped into another era. The bar is known for its craft cocktails, creative cocktails that are often praised for their balance and craftsmanship. Drinks like their smoked mezcal cocktails or old fashioneds tend to stand out, and live music on select nights adds to the intimate, atmospheric charm. It's a cozy, often crowded space, so seating can be limited and service may feel slower on busy nights. T If you enjoy rich cocktails, rare spirits, and a one-of-a-kind vibe, Crow & Quill is absolutely worth the stop.

    Photos
    The Crow & Quill - Lounge

    Lounge

    The Crow & Quill - Great service

    Great service

    The Crow & Quill - If you like the art of an artist craft made cocktail, this is the place for you.

    See all

    If you like the art of an artist craft made cocktail, this is the place for you.

    Junction 35 Spirits - Mountain Mile Location

    Junction 35 Spirits - Mountain Mile Location

    4.4(1k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    We stopped in here on our recent trip to the area as it has an outdoor dog friendly patio option…read moreand we were traveling with our Frenchie. It took a bit for our server to come acknowledge us but once he did, he was very helpful and attentive. My boyfriend ordered a peach Kentucky mule (they originally said they couldn't make that, which we questioned with it being a distillery, but our server came back and said they could after all). He enjoyed it and said it's one of the better ones he's had! We both ordered smash burgers and sweet potato fries - I had the junction 35 (pimento cheese + bacon jam) and he had the farmhouse (bacon + fried egg). Both were amazing! Juicy burgers, perfect size patties for smash burgers, the buns were fresh and held up nicely, and the toppings were great. Sweet potato fries had a great crunch and were seasoned really well. Service was great, food was high quality and had great flavor, and the dog friendly patio was perfect for our pup. It's located in a nice little strip of shops and restaurants, and has a common area of cornhole and other games that would be fun for an activity before/after dinner, or if you have kids in tow. We'd definitely make another trip here when in the area.

    No wait. Service was quick. Food was good. Server was wonderful…read more Parking lot is tight and small. We had to circle a few times to get a spot. I got a side salad with tots and cheese. The bigger salads were monstrous but delicious.

    Photos
    Junction 35 Spirits - Mountain Mile Location - Bar Area

    Bar Area

    Junction 35 Spirits - Mountain Mile Location - Nachos with upgraded brisket

    Nachos with upgraded brisket

    Junction 35 Spirits - Mountain Mile Location - Black and bleu burger w/ sweet potato fries

    See all

    Black and bleu burger w/ sweet potato fries

    Tennessee Shine - Root Beer Float

    Tennessee Shine

    4.5(109 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    One of my favorites on our tour. Double your pleasure here with two different tastings with two…read moredifferent tastemakers who know their stuff! Wild bill was our tastemaker for the Tennessee Shine moonshine and his flare was very unique, I thought I was at an auction which each presentation sample he was about to pour. I even like the pickle juice which by this time I needed between pours. It helped reset my palette. I like the Bloody Mary Mix, crème and lemonade. Big Sexy was our tastemaker for the wine side. He setup our taste where I got to signal once all pours were complete, "Bottoms up"! It was so much fun! Nevermind that this wine including the warmed drink was tasteful, sweet and no ill aftertaste. We purchased TSW Chocolate Cream, Rocky Red Flat and Pigeon Forge Blush. Our tour also included a moonshine operation demo by one of the bartenders. It was educational of course. Such a great time was had!

    Nice store, nice selection. Why I gave it 3/5, we went into the store shopped around got some shine…read morefor friends. We decided to do the sampling at the recommendation of the 2 staff members there. We bought the sampling option $5 per adult, 8 samplings per adult not bad, for what you get. We went to the bar area and told to go to a kiosk to get tickets. We went and got the tickets, went to the bar, and stood there for a min, didn't get helped and the sampler server got summon to help a group of about 10 people wanting to do samplings. He left the sampling area, not acknowledging us, or setting us up before leaving. He was with the group for quite some time before we gave up went to the cash register, asked for a refund, and bought our bottles and left. I fully understand being understaffed, and having to juggle, but being ignored not even acknowledged, pass.

    Photos
    Tennessee Shine - Straight off the Still 135

    Straight off the Still 135

    Tennessee Shine - Cotton Candy

    Cotton Candy

    Tennessee Shine - Wild Cherry

    See all

    Wild Cherry

    The Greenbrier Restaurant - The only vegetarian meal they had. Pasta was very good but the vegetables on top were not seasoned well.

    The Greenbrier Restaurant

    4.5(381 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$$

    Service was a little slow. The French onion soup was burned. The steak was fine. They did take it…read moreoff the bill

    This place is simply amazing! Located just outside of Gatlinburg is The Greenbriar Restaurant. We…read moremade reservations for our anniversary, and this is without a doubt the best steak that I have ever had. Fancy dining, but casual attire is just fine. Our table provided a scenic overlook through the trees. I wish that I remembered our waiter's name, but he was phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable. (I do remember he was from Southern Indiana). My wife had the petit 7-ounce filet (wet-aged Iowa Premium USDA beef tenderloin, center cut, fresh-cracked black pepper and kosher salt) and a Caesar Salad. Her steak was cooked perfectly and she really enjoyed her Caesar salad and the twice baked potato as her side. I had the New York Strip (dry-aged Iowa Premium USDA prime short loin with the bone. Fresh-cracked black pepper and kosher salt), and a chopped salad (chopped baby greens, tomato, pickled onion, artichokes, cucumbers, hard boiled eggs and citrus herb vinaigrette.) The steak melted in your mouth and the salad was fresh with a delicious citrus herb vinaigrette dressing. My side was the asparagus which again, was very delicious and cooked perfectly (I could have had another serving!) They also served some very tasty hot and buttery spoon bread which was very close to the original recipe that was created near my home in Berea, KY. Between the salad and the main course, we were served a lemon sorbet as a pallet cleanser. For dessert, my wife had the crème brûlée and I had the butterscotch budino. Both were very tasty, but personally for me, the butterscotch budino was a tad better -- but you cannot go wrong with either. We don't drink, but there was a great wine menu and over 100 different bourbon selections. We will definitely return again. Reservations are highly recommended!

    Photos
    The Greenbrier Restaurant - Entryway

    Entryway

    The Greenbrier Restaurant - Lemon sorbet palate cleanser

    Lemon sorbet palate cleanser

    The Greenbrier Restaurant - Old Fashioned

    See all

    Old Fashioned

    Stock & Barrel - The Elvis on a GF bun with added blueberry jam and duck fat fries

    Stock & Barrel

    4.4(2k reviews)
    23.9 mi
    $$

    Came here on a Sunday, it had just snowed the night before so the restaurant wasn't super busy, but…read moreit still had a good crowd. We had heard of this place for a while and wanted to check it out and we're so glad we did. The food and service were amazing. Walking in it's a narrow restaurant, that has a bar on one side and tables on the other with kinda a rustic feel to it. We were seated immediately and our drink orders were taken. Since we hadn't been there before we got water and then pursued the menu a little for drinks. I had a question between two drinks and the server was very good at describing the drinks and ultimately decided to try the Darryl Strawberry, while my husband got the Nor'easter. The drinks came out and they were really good. They weren't overly strong, you could taste the bourbon in each of them, but it wasn't overpowering. For food we got the OPA! to start and then the Billy for me and the Mother Clucker for him. The OPA was awesome. It's pan seared feta with honey and served with fresh bread. The honey added a little extra sweetness to the feta which went really nicely with the crusty bread. The Billy had goat cheese, bacon, onions and, a tomato jam on it. It was delicious. The creamy goat cheese with the bacon and smokey tomato jam all went amazingly together. I got onion rings as my side, which were crunchy hot and so so good. The Mother Clucker was also really good. I only had a bite of it to try, but was definitely impressed. My husband upgraded to the duck fat fries which were out of this world. Super crunchy, great flavor. Our server kept checking back on us the whole time making sure we were satisfied with our drinks and food, but we had absolutely no complaints. This is a great place for a date if you want good food or to hang out with friends. We will definitely be back.

    Do all restaurants decline over time? Think this one is…read morehanging on by popularity not quality. Burger overcooked & mac&cheese, cold, the m&c last visit was night and day. Fries quite lackluster and tasted like it was cooked in very old grease. Got the old fashion on point.

    Photos
    Stock & Barrel - Inside of the restaurant...super small

    Inside of the restaurant...super small

    Stock & Barrel - Ring of Fire

    Ring of Fire

    Stock & Barrel - Bison Burger

    See all

    Bison Burger

    Ole Smoky Tennessee Distillery - Moonshine pineapple

    Ole Smoky Tennessee Distillery

    4.4(845 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    Service was half-hearted. Asked for help and the person assisting didn't give me a chance to tell…read morethem what I was asking for. Before I could get out of earshot, they bragged to a co-worker "I can always tell what they are going to ask for." They couldn't tell what I was going to ask for because they didn't ask. I was looking for specific product but got sent to the tasting bar instead. Got to the tasting bar and the bartender was cranky. They were a nice person, but they acted like they really wanted to be somewhere else. The tasting was rushed and messy. There was moonshine all over the counter. There were only three others at the bar other than myself and the in the distillery was slow. There was no pride in the product, the service, or business itself. The bartender reminded us several times that "this is not Sugarlands, you can drink when you want". It was excessive. The tasting ended abruptly when the bartender just walked away from the bar. The person at the snack bar was watching movies on their phone as I walked out. The ambiance was non existent. Most of the time I was there, the staff complained about the customers and expressed their sincere interest in going home. I love buying Old Smoky from my local liquor store, but I will not go back to the tasting room.

    We visited all three Ole Smoky Moonshine locations in Gatlinburg, and this was stop #2 for us…read more While they all have a similar vibe, each one offers something a little unique, which made the experience fun throughout. This location stood out for how clean and well organized it was. Everything was fully stocked, making it easy to browse and pick out what we wanted. The staff here were especially amazing--super helpful, friendly, and made the whole visit even better. Definitely worth stopping in if you're checking out multiple locations!

    Photos
    Ole Smoky Tennessee Distillery - Some selections!

    Some selections!

    Ole Smoky Tennessee Distillery - Ole Smoky Distillery "The Holler"

    Ole Smoky Distillery "The Holler"

    Ole Smoky Tennessee Distillery - Band

    See all

    Band

    Old Forge Distillery - distilleries - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...