We took the tour of the distillery on Monday, 8/10/26. Michael was our guide and did a great job…read more He explained everything we saw as well as things not visible to us. We were very impressed with how clean the facility is. We didn't have time to do much exploring in town but did get over to the General Store. It's a very nice store with anything Jack Daniel's you may want or need.

Jack Daniels was the first destination on our trip. As soon as we got off the plane we got food,…read morecoffee, and then got on our way to meet Jack. His distillery is about an hour and a half from Nashville. Once you're out of the city, it's a beautiful drive, but there is not much between the two. Except of course, Uncle Nearest. We'll get back to that in another review. I don't know what I was expecting, but this place definitely exceeded my expectations. They have a pretty largely laid out property. We parked across the street and a lot and had to walk over and bus back. Walking in. We were slightly early for the next tour time, so we went to there establishment aptly named Happy Hour, and pre-gamed. One thing you can learn in the lobby is that Jack Daniels was not a tall man. In fact, he was quite short, though it would seem that his presence exceeded his physical height greatly. The tour started us on a bus driving us to the top of a hill close to one of their warehouses and we walked our way down to see parts of the property before we got into some more buildings. Our guide, Danna, was excellent! A former navy instructor, she was both incredibly knowledgeable about the business and very passionate about working their and teaching the history of the distillery. On the way down we had a stop at a drink trailer. And had our tour beverages. We also got to see some of what they were doing out there making charcoal for their distilling process. As we moseyed along further, drinks in hand, we learned about the history. We passed by a really old fire brigade station. And landed in a cabin that had a lot of interesting pictures in it and quite a bit of history. I won't go word for word in my review, then you would have no reason to visit. I'll just add some tidbits as we go. Unbeknownst to myself and my companions, Uncle Nearest and Jack Daniels are very closely related. In fact, Jack's first master distiller was Nathan "Nearest" Green, and Jack Daniel distillery has continuously employed members of the nearest family ever since. Their relationship was not only unique, but that Bond has not broken since this distillery was put in place. Very cool things I did not know, and there's plenty more of that. If you go on the tour. Treat yoself to some knowledge. We then wandered through the distilling area, and barrel House. Our tour ended at The tasting area, where we got to try a number of things. Now. Jack Daniels, like Uncle nearest, is in a dry county and they can't serve things outright. So they have to come up with ways to do it and stay within the laws. So you might notice in my pictures that the tastings have just a wee bit in each glass. If you want more, you'll have to go to the bottle shop. And if you want to buy a barrel, or anything else, you have to go to the hardware shop. When you go on the tour you'll understand what that means and why it's important. At the conclusion of the tour, you can go to the happy hour bar, the bottle shop, or the hardware store. There's a shuttle to take you wherever you want to go on the property or back to your parking spot. It's a very interesting and enlightening tour. We weren't aware how much history was here and all the things we didn't know yet. Very cool tour. Highly recommend going!

We pulled off the highway because of a bad storm and what a blessing! We happened to pull into…read moreGutter Bounds parking lot and wondered in. Met the nicest people and sampled some amazing moonshine. Ended up buying a few bottles and making great memories!

Visited based off recommendations from friends. Gutter Bound did not disappoint. Great quality…read moredrinks, atmosphere and company. Perfect for a date, with friends or for family hang out.

On my last visit to Nashville, I made the ride to Shelbyville and visited the famous Nearest Green…read moreDistillery. Upon approach, the property itself is visible from the highway and was impressive, almost to the point of breathtaking. Justing seeing this was simple reminder on why doing this tour was a must for me. The welcome center was just that, welcoming! It was clean, modern and displayed history of Nearest Green's lineage, facts about the art of distilling, along with display cases filled with tools from the original distillery/farm. There was also a display case for their world-renowned Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey. All the staff I encountered were kind and welcoming. The tour guide for my tour was Terrell Johnson and he was phenomenal! It was obvious from the beginning, that he thoroughly enjoys his job; he was funny, personable, and very knowledgeable. He shared that he's been at the distillery for the past 5 years and has received lots of recognition for outstanding work as a tour guide. The entire property exceeds 450 acres which is massive. That said, the tour only covered a small portion of the property. We did see one of the barrel houses which actually contained barrels of whiskey that were in the aging process. We were also able to see the onsite bottling area which was in operation at the time. Because it was staffed and operational, pictures and video were not allowed. Towards the end of the tour we did a tasting which was included with the tour. During this time, we also got to label our own bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856 to take home with us. Terrell encouraged us to do something unique with the label to ensure it stood out from the bottles that can be purchased at most liquor stores. After completing the tasting, we went back to the welcome enter which and the opportunity to peruse the store which contained numerous Uncle Nearest branded merchandise as well as numerous bottles of the various types of Uncle Nearest whiskey. The unique part about this is they have a few that can only be purchased there which was a nice treat. Lastly, their bar, Humble Baron, is located at the rear of the welcome center space. Unfortunately, I went on a Thursday afternoon and the bar is only open on the weekend. Needless to say, I will make a return visit just experience a pour or two in their bar. Overall, I am pleased with the tour experience and would participate again. was a good experience. As someone who has been supportive of the brand and the Nearest Green story, I hope they quickly resolve their current issues so the focus can return the Nearest Green story and his legacy can continue to live and grow.

This place is AMAZING!!! The location, the history and the quality is above and beyond!! Friendly…read moreservice and a super cool vibe. If you are anywhere close, it's definitely worth the trip. I can't wait to go back again. Check this out: https://vimeo.com/325286687?fl=pl&fe=sh

Our friend gave us the choice of going to the Jack Daniels tour or here. I lived in the bay area…read morefor over 20 years and know that the smaller winery tours are always so much better, so I chose this place over the larger more pedestrian tour.. There tour was great, it would have been better if the factory wasn't empty, but still our tour guide really colored the bourbon making process for us. The gift shop was great too! And don't forget the fun tour free postcards including postage - we wrote about 8 of them.

Absolute great experience. I know it was Tom's first month, when he gains confidence and…read moreexperience, he will provide a superb tour. Great knowledge, just a little rough on the edges. Practice with Larry to show smooth transitions. The tastings were very good. I don't expect 80% corn mash. Smooth! Everyone was courteous and friendly. We will be back.

Chattanooga's own entry to the whiskey industry, and it is an absolute gem! While distillery tours…read morecan now be arranged, go to their tasting room on Market Street, across from the original Choo Choo station ( I like saying Choo Choo). There's a wonderful bar and plenty of expertise to take you through a tasting process. So much fun and you learn while you're at it. Don't have time for a tasting, take a look at all the unique whiskey offerings, it is nothing short of spectacular the options that are available to you. This is an incredibly creative distillery and the staff on the scene has the talent to help you make the best selection for your palate, such wonderful service!

When it started raining in Chattanooga, my humans found the perfect backup plan…read more While dogs aren't allowed on the distillery tour itself, they are welcome in the tasting room and bar area, which meant I could still join the adventure. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and cozy, with plenty of seating for humans to settle in and enjoy a whiskey flight. The staff immediately made me feel welcome and even brought over a water bowl without being asked. As a professional lounge dog, I appreciated the hospitality. My humans enjoyed sampling several whiskeys while I worked hard supervising the tasting process from my blanket-covered seat at the bar. The tasting room has a comfortable, laid-back feel that makes it easy to spend an hour or two escaping the weather. The unexpected highlight? The gift shop sells a plush dog toy of one of their whiskey bottles. Naturally, my humans bought one for me, and it quickly became one of my favorite toys. If you're traveling with a dog and looking for a dog-friendly indoor activity in Chattanooga, this is an easy recommendation. Dogba's verdict: Great whiskey for the humans, water service for the dogs, and a souvenir toy worthy of bringing home.

We just finished dinner at the recently opened Shaken Glass restaurant on the property. It's such…read morea great atmosphere with most tables fashioned by a lamp made from the gourds grown on the property. We had a burger - fantastic, bigger than the bun. Also the Mac n cheese with spicy chicken, which my wife stole from me. The people were fantastic making sure we felt like family! Thanks for a great dinner

Great Whiskey!! So smooth! Food in the resturaunt was great too. Beautiful scenic drive and…read morewonderful people.

We did the tasting and got 8 samples--vodka, gin, whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, cocktails, plus…read morethese "juice packs" that honestly stole the show. Usually premixed drinks are way too sweet, but these were actually really good! Loved the branding and bottle logos, and the service was super friendly and chill. Great location too!

Sue was running the show and was fantastic. She was slammed late in the day and handled it…read morebeautifully. I'd been to their place in Nashville before but never to the distillery; we got there too late for a tour and tasting (fyi, they won't start that after 4pm..) so we did a whisky flight and a bourbon flight. All were truly very good! It's a beautiful drive out there as well. Wish we'd gotten there sooner; there is a table out front which would be great to enjoy on a nice day. Definitely recco!

Enjoyed our evening here. Open mic was so fun. Drinks were reasonable and refreshing.read more

What a surprise find at the Choo Choo. Cheers-like bar with outdoor options. Take the tours with…read moreone of the owners, Bill or Wanda. Bill is a chemical engineer who turned a distilling hobby into a second career. Wanda is a master taste pro who keeps it running. $18 for brief tour and four samples great drinks before or after. We took home a bottle of tasty rum. We'll be back.

Its a Sunday, kinda quiet but its a nice vibe! Mixers are great. The pour is kinda small?…read moreNevertheless delicious. Mine is the chocolate manhattan.

On a beautiful Saturday, we received excellent service from Melissa and Odette they are amazing…read moresharing their knowledge about whiskey. It was amazing and we learned a lot. The space is cozy and the swivel chairs are fun. I could spend the whole day there. Glad they are open late for Lynchburg county.

Awesome little distillery! Drinks were amazing! Bartender was super helpful and fun! All the staff…read morewere inviting! Little hole in the wall with a great atmosphere! Bourbon was super smooth and delicious took a couple bottles home! Highly recommend you checking this little place out and supporting local!

It's a nice cozy little distillery, but I was really disappointed in the amount of money they…read morecharge you for a half ounce sample. If you were to try everything on the label, you would spend $60 because you pay five dollars per half ounce. Tasting would cost you more than it would be costing you to get a bottle. At best in my opinion and experience, it was maybe a $10 tasting not $20 for 4 tasting of a 1/2 ounce. With that being said I did buy a bottle of bourbon because it was very good, but I was really disappointed with the cost. It seemed to be a little high compared to other distilleries. The bartender was prompt in his service, but he did not explain the nuances and how they make their product like other distilleries too. Whether he didn't know or just didn't want to I don't know.