All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. Chet and Rob were excellent bar tenders. Rob made thoughtful suggestions and was interested in giving the experience above and beyond the normal tasting. Chet Meade great drinks and was helpful in answering local questions. Would come back again read more

This is probably the third time we have been to Old Forge and have enjoyed it every time. Typically, we do the moonshine tastings and run tastings, and then head to dinner. This time we decided to do the rum tastings and then try Bloody Marys at the bar. The rum tastings were delicious as always, but we really enjoyed the Bloody Marys. It is a really great process as each one is personalized by choosing which rim, liquor, and vegetable topping you want. Each of the three of us got a different rim and vegetable, and we all loved them. I have never had a Bloody Mary with minced garlic in it before, and it was delicious. We even bought a bottle of the mix from the gift shop. Our bartenders for the rum tastings and the bar were great, friendly, and generous with everything. It's a super fun atmosphere, without anyone being obnoxious or causing any problems. We can't wait to come back. read more

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

First time in Pigeon Forge and definitely not my last thanks to this fabulous distillery. We went to many distilleries in the 8 days we were out there and Old Forge was definitely my favorite. The woman behind the bar giving us the tasting was really great. She gave great descriptions and gave us tastings of a variety of things that ranged from moonshine (of course), to gin, to bourbon. My favorite was the grapefruit thyme moonshine. Mama Mia, was it good! So good I bought a bottle. Unfortunately it seems they will be discontinuing this selection of herb infused fruit infused moonshine. Also the 136 proof moonshine was not only strong, chest hair growing strong, but actually not too rough on the taste either. We ended up buying those two bottles, but they won't be our last. I truly loved this distiller and the staff! read more

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Stopped by this place on my way through Tennessee. Super friendly staff and delicious moonshine! Also pickled asparagus was bomb too! Oatmeal cookie moonshine was my favorite! Yummy & potentially dangerous. read more

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Been here twice ... they have 3 set ups one for moonshine, one for the liquors, and one for the creamy. They also have some interesting gifts and souvenirs. We got some moonshine infused peanut brittle we've also gotten the old forge 120 proof moonshine before. read more

We came here back in 2017 and we really enjoyed our visit. They have a variety of moonshines available, but their best ones were their cream moonshines. We've had several of these over the years and the Peaches and Cream and Haystack are the best ones we've had. We definitely recommend coming here if you're in town! read more

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Generous pours, up to 10 tastes. They have 5 clear shines all with a different flavor profile. I liked the corn. Only place I have been able to get white dog (140 proof) they call it backwoods cut. Comes straight from the still. Great for infusing fruit. They don't ship so you gotta get it while you are there. Of the flavored we liked the French toast and vanilla. All in all they have 27 flavors. The flavored shines are 60 proof and the original is 100 proof and the backwoods is 130+, my bottle was 140. read more

By far my favorite distillery. Vanilla bean is out of this world!! Prices are comparable to everyone else Staff is always friendly and ready to have a good time. read more

I think everyone can agree that the allure to old forge distillery is the free samples of moonshine. You can sample the regular variety or the cream styles, or both if you are so inclined. Unlike old smoky, you're not required to pay anything to do the tastings, but I'll tell ya; I personally didn't think these tasted as good, but you decide for yourself. Other than the booze, it's a great souvenir shop, and like you've read in other reviews, the people are SUPER friendly. read more

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Old Forge Distillery is the place to be! Stop by and have a few shots of moonshine. It's free and oh so good! Make sure to give them a nice tip! Very fun bunch of people! Rob is my favorite bartender! He is super friendly and knows everything there is to know about moonshine! Tell him Angie, Angel and Tiffany sent you! By the way, if you don't have cash readily available for the tip, you can Venmo! read more

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I have been to a few moonshine distilleries in the area and this one had the best samples! I chuckled over the rules of no sharing and only 8 samples out of the 16 flavors! Because I totally wanted to share with my GF!!! The store is packed full of delightful libations and plenty of swag to sport! I bought a magnet and patch- yesssss they had patches! And was so close to buying the vanilla bean moonshine! I had already spent a lot locally and was having a hard time justifying the mason jar of liquid YUM! And that was just the moonshine- then they had rum samples too- I LOVE RUM! ugh~ tease me! Root beer was my fav from those creamy rum samples! And the boozy ice cream right there next to the rum- come ON! I escaped barely- with my little purchases, but next time- especially after trying other local distilleries- I will be making my purchases there! For SURE! read more

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I like Old Forge Distillery. I think more than anything I liked their tasting room more than the actual sampling experience. Rob was a lot of fun and super enthusiastic. He made the tasting fun and engaging with his lively banter. I felt that the moonshine was good, but some of it didn't appeal to me. Price-wise, it was slightly more expensive than Old Smokey and Sugarland, but only by $2.99 per mason jar. They have a lot of varying flavors that suit any palette and they get creative with the flavors as well. The tasting room was a lot of fun and simple. I liked the decor and ambiance. The bartender was nice, but it bothered me that they can't accept tips on the card. I do not carry cash with me and felt terrible that I could not provide that. It should be considered so they can get paid as well. I'd imagine I am not the only one who has that. Located across the street from Old Mill restaurant, this is a good place to go kill time while you have an hour and a half wait for your table. Take it from someone who enjoyed getting a good buzz before dinner. Be mindful, I wouldn't go out of my way to bring kids here. I am crass and and the company is no different with patrons and the person running the moonshine show. I would recommend keeping it adult only or bringing kids who are younger and might not grasp the humor of the adults. Preferably, I'd rather you just leave your kids somewhere else altogether so I do not have to listen to them while I am drinking. That's my take. Sincerely, a single woman with no kids. I will be returning. read more

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Access: easy to get to. Nearby free parking available. Walk from the pigeon forge town Building: old forge, a blacksmith nearby adds to the charm Inside: a fair bit crowded, and there is a lot of merchandise to sell that makes it harder to move around. It looks cluttered, and quite a bit touristy, but you kinda expect that walking in so doesn't come as a surprise. The moonshine: 24 flavors. You get 10 samplings and it's free. Don't forget to tip the bartender for all their funny / witty comments as they pour the shine all day. Good moonshines with plenty of changes in taste as well as sweetness. Favourites: elder flower. Quite a hint, can't wait to mix it with gin n tonic Banana, an unusual flavor Coffee, a bit like cafe patron Overall a solid read more

What fun! Rob (which is Bor backwards) was our bartender and he was a hoot! Fun. Funny. Entertaining. Informative and truly convincing. We laughed! One comment that came from the group is "this will increase co-worker interaction right here". The flavor profiles were fantastic! Coffee, Oatmeal Cookie, BlackBerry were by far the stars. Free taste testing was definitely the star of the show. Anyone over 21 can taste all 10 of the flavors! I also added Vodka which was a bit sharp. For a few bucks people can taste Rock Rye and Gin. Lots of trinkets to buy. Stickers, corks, patches, coasters, openers, glasses, tshirts, etc. Definitely worth the stop. The surrounding shops are also worth venturing into! read more

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Went to the Distillery while waiting for our table at the Old Mill. Fell in love that we even had to come back another day for a cocktail! Such a cute atmosphere inside where you can order drinks. Also did moonshine tasting and the flavors are unique (oatmeal cookie, vanilla bean, French toast). The Vanilla Bean moonshine was delicious! The Old Forge Distillery is a must visit as well as the other shops within the Old Mill District. read more

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They make moonshine here on the premises and you can taste just about anything you want although it was so early when we stopped by we didn't do a tasting. You can smell the moonshine all the way outside. If your in the area go by there it's a cool Place and they have lots of other whiskeys and even knives read more

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One of many local moonshine distilleries in the area. They have a lot of flavors to sample so you will surely find one you would like to take home. read more

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

Go see Rob! Best moonshine taste test server around! Make sure to tip them well because samples are free! You can try your standard moonshine or flavored as well as cream liquors. They have a cocktail bar and the drinks are all delicious! Make sure to stop in after you have put your name on the wait list for the Old Mill. read more

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I love this place! I came two years ago and it honestly gave me the great same experience! The moonshine taste testing is free which is against the norm and honestly it makes the whole setting more welcoming, our server this time was so sweet and amazing and informative she even went above and beyond to rushing through our tasting because we had reservations. (I can't remember our hostess name but the woman with light eyes and brown hair you were the bomb). With the tasting she was able to have my family all together but still made sure that we were distanced and we felt very safe and were careful. The moonshine itself was really good, I came to this distillery a few years ago and it hasn't changed and I mean that as the biggest compliment. I felt all happy memories and made new ones and the people were so sweet and helpful and made my experience all that more great. If you're in the area I highly recommend visiting this place for some really good moonshine. read more

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

Got there about 2 pm on a Wednesday and parking was a nightmare and we almost left. I'm so glad we didn't. The girl at the counter where you taste the creams was disinterested and completely ignored us, and we almost left again. But once we made our way to the tasting bar, our experience got better! Shines were delicious! Not overly sugary and sweet, and a great balance. read more

Old Forge Distillery was the first distillery I visited on my first trip to Gatlinburg and it was the first time I have had moonshine. Safe to say I didn't know what to expect. Upon arrival my friend and I squeezed in at the bar for a free moonshine tasting. The gentleman leading the tasting (I believe he was named Rob) had a fun personality, seemed very knowledge about the moonshine, and he was very enthusiastic about letting us try the samples. Rob had a bottle of moonshine in each hand and walked down the bar offering thimble sized samples. The first moonshine he offered tasted like pure alcohol. He had warned us it would be strong and he wasn't lying! At this point I was rethinking trying the rest of the tasting. I'm glad I stuck around! Everything after that tasted amazing. All the flavors were rich, didn't taste very alcohol and were delicious. My personal favorites were Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, French Toast, and the Coffee flavors. I wish I had brought even more bottles back home with me! Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Great stop for a local only distillery. We can't get this at all in California so we stopped in and were treated to a tasting. Ended up taking home 12 bottles in our luggage as Christmas gifts. Their banana foster is sweet and delicious. Friendly and helpful staff. Definitely stop by if you enjoy tasty drinks. Don't let harsh shine scare you off. Theirs doesn't eat your stomach lining when it hits. read more

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This is a small distillery located in the Old Mill District. They have a variety of moonshine but seem to specialize in flavored whiskeys. When we were there, they had two tasting stations, one with their typical whiskey flavors and one with their "cream" lines which are sweet concoctions with flavors like taffy, lemon creme pie, root beer, and cinnamon. My favorite part about this was that the tasting was free and they allow you to try every flavor. They have a variety of gift-like items for sale too and a small bar area. My drink wasn't heavy on the alcohol but tasted great. ($5-7.50 range) Great location! read more

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This place was great. The tasting experience was a lot of fun and very informative. The store offered a lot of cute options for souvenirs and gifts. I'd recommend anybody looking for a moonshine experience to check this one out. read more

this area has so many distilleries to choose from, this one was my absolute favorite. bartenders were so nice & outgoing. Also, those of age, don't forget to test the "Cream", best tasting drink! read more

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It has free tastings. Nice workers, cute store. But the moonshine is terrible. All except coffee tastes just like cough syrup flavored with whatever it says. Oatmeal cookie terrible. There's a reason they are the only ones who offer it. read more

I enjoyed the free moonshine tasting here. There was a coupon in one of the tourist booklets but apparently it's not required so don't waste your time. What I loved the most was that the woman helping us was actually making me tiny moonshine "cocktails" because I told her I preferred creamy or sweet moonshine. She mixed lemonade with peach moonshine, made something similar with grenadine, added some coffee creamer...everything was very palatable. I ended up purchasing Cola & Cherries because we've all seen moonshine cherries before but how often do you find them in Cola flavored moonshine?!? Tasty. They have a lot of other retail items also. I didn't see it while there, but at a package store I later found an Old Forge Root Beer Float that was made with a rum base. The flavor was close to a creamy moonshine so I'm glad I found it. read more

Loved this distillery because it had a lot of different flavors than the others. Lacey was our bartender on Friday (2/5) and she was AMAZING!! We had a great time. Thanks Lacey!! read more

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Don't sleep on the old forge distillery! Some of the best moonshine I had during my visit. Great service and very helpful when picking from their wide selection of flavors' 10/10 read more

We did a moonshine tasting with Rob!! He was very entertaining and fun. There were about 15 of us at the counter at once and he really tried to make connections / make jokes with all of us. He was our favorite part of the night! THANKS ROB! (your new friends from florida) read more

Rob killing it serving us some most excellent moonshine for free except tip (and he was well worth the tips so tip well)!!! I loved their key lime but ended up with the peach since my wife liked it too :) price a little higher here vs the many other distilleries but very good flavor and quality! We found out later vanilla bean is supposed to be their unique flavor and will be back later today. read more

Old Forge Distillery - Rob serving up some great moonshine - Distilleries Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We visited the Old Forge Distillery and loved it. Whats not love about getting free samples of their delicious moonshine? This is not like drinking your neighbors mason jar of nasty corn grain that tastes like your drinking gasoline.. Many of these are delish.. They have around 16 different flavors and with an I'd showing you over 21 Brooklyn, the bartender will give a brief introduction to their spirits and offer you to sample 8 of them. They even mix in some lemonade to change up the flavor. My favorites were the oatmeal cookie, french toast, and vanilla bean. The oatmeal cookie moonshine is out of this world good.. Best alcohol shot I have ever had.. hands down.. no competition.. After trying Old Forge and many of the other distilleries in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg this one is my favorite. They offer their samples free of charge and the oatmeal cookie moonshine is the best. read more

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

Rob is awesome, come check it out. The shine is pretty good too! Rob will guide through your moonshine journey. read more

Old Forge Distillery - Rob is awesome. Check it out and put some bread in his jar! - Distilleries Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

My favorite of the 4 distilleries visited in this area. Tasting is similar to the others, though you can get vodka and rum in addition to 3 varieties of unflavored shine and several flavored shines. For $2 you can get a poker chip and a 1 ounce taste of their 8 year old bourbon, which the selected and bottled from casks distilled by George Dickel. They have a working still inside the store and I enjoyed spending 20 minutes talking to the head distiller Keenan. He was very generous and delayed his lunch talking to us. Their merchandise is cool, including pottery from the Old Mill pottery and knives from the forge next door. We bought a $30 moonshine jug. And a copy of the documentary that made Popcorn Sutton and moonshine a mainstream phenomenon. read more

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When you first get to Tennessee you know that you are by law required to try moonshine somewhere. It doesn't really matter where it takes place; as long as it happens. I'm pretty sure you get deported back to your own state if you violate said law. In the spirit of not violating the law I of course figured one of my first tastings of moonshine should be at Old Forge Distillery. It is a family owned place making the moonshine taste that much better. Many places have a requirement (I believe it depends on the county) that you have to pay for the tasting. Not here! With the tasting you get a total of 8 different flavors (6 different moonshines and 2 cocktails). Oh and by the way Amanda, our bartender for tastings was amazing. My tiny communion cup was almost never empty! When it comes to the flavors my top two were Banana's Foster and Oatmeal Cookie...definitely have to try those and maybe take home a bottle...or two...or 6. You know. How much of a loan do you need to take out to bring these delicious babies home?! After the tasting my wife and I found a rum cream tasting too. It also did not disappoint. My favorite was the Haystack which had coconut and chocolate in it. Can't wait to spike my coffee with this! The inside had merch and product prominently displayed and it could be difficult to find something only because the area was so large and so much to look at. There is also a bar in the area in case you need a drink while you shop but you can't take them off of the porch due to state law. Overall would highly recommend coming here to check trying genuine Tennessee moonshine off of your list so you don't get deported! read more

ok moonshine isn't my reg drink .. but let me explain .. i saved a year to take my 85 yr old mom anywhere and do anything she wanted for a week. She picks Gatlinburg Pigeon forge area .. so we get down here and she doesn't have anything in mind that sounds good. hmmm and EVERYTHING i try or suggest ... she hates like im inflicting something on her. grrr. So we did lot of moonshine tasting stops .. everytime she was rude to me or someone else .. or got on my nerves .. she did the moonshine. Frankly i was pissed .. my brother did nothing for her birthday and he was the one that got the gold star for calling the day after her birthday .. thats all he did. She was so rude and grouchy to me and random strangers .. it was just a train wreck. She didn't want to shop, hike, swim .. do a show ..helicopter ride. We did the ride up the mountain . thought she'd like that .. we get on the ski lift thing and are heading up only to find out she thinks it s terrifying vs lovely. so moonshine got me through it. read more