5 Stars - Melissa Deserves 10!…read more If you're visiting Ole Smoky Moonshine in Pigeon Forge, do yourself a favor and GO ASK FOR MELISSA! The moonshine tasting was absolutely incredible, worth every penny, and easily one of the highlights of our trip! The atmosphere was fantastic, the moonshine was flowing, and the laughs were nonstop! But Melissa? She's on a whole different level! Her personality, humor, energy, and ability to keep everyone entertained made the entire experience unforgettable! And trust me, after a few samples, you might forget what you tasted, but you definitely won't forget Melissa! Five stars for Ole Smoky, TEN STARS FOR MELISSA! Seriously, go ask for Melissa. IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT!

I'm not into whiskey at all, but decided to join my cousin for a tasting. First one was piña…read morecolada, Yum! We did a dill pickle, a peach one, 105 proof one (yikes!) a mint chocolate one (my favorite), a blue razzle berry one, (my second favorite) and apple pie one and honestly, how am I supposed to remember the rest? Lol. Our server, Michelle, was an absolute character!

Hands down, the best Shine experience you will have. Everyone was friendly, the Shine and…read moreatmosphere was like family.

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.

Good vibe, good food and a great stopping spot for a meal and drink…read more The server was friendly and attentive, told us about the free tasting at the bar after dinner, and made some recommendations. The smash burgers are delicious. After food, the tasting was fun. Part of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail.

Huge indoor seating area and bar, plus a gift shop. The outdoor patio is much smaller, with only…read moreabout six tables, and unfortunately doesn't have enough shade, so it gets really hot. The Bam Bam Hurricane is very sweet and tastes almost like drinking Fruity Pebbles cereal. The moonshine shots were decent and seemed a little more liquor-forward and less sweet than what we've had at other moonshine places. The Mile High was good, although the Tajín tasted more like taco seasoning. The fried green tomatoes were all very good, and we had good service overall

While walking around the area we stopped in at Old Forge. We tried a bunch of moon shines and moon…read moreshine creams. The store was pretty cool and had a lot of fun stuff. With both the moon shine tasting and the moon shine cream tasting, each person doing the tastings had good information for each flavor we chose. So the staff were very knowledgeable in the product. I saw a shirt I wanted and they didn't have my size so I went with my second opinion and the guy at the counter gave me a discount because they didn't have my first opt available. Very friendly and great customer service. And you can't go wrong with moon shine.

For all of you sweet alcohol drinkers out there: Old Forge Distillery's got you. This is the place…read moreto get the hard stuff that also tastes like an oatmeal cookie or watermelon taffy or a pumpkin roll. When you want to get drunk, but you also need your drink to look electric blue and taste like raspberry, you come here. I'm not the biggest fan of sweet drinks in general, and especially not sweet alcohol. But I wasn't about to pass up an opportunity to taste some of Old Forge Distillery's moonshine and gin. They also make vodka, whiskey and rum. The gin was good! It doesn't taste like traditional gin, because they age it in bourbon barrels, so it has a little bit of a caramel taste to it. (In my opinion.) The moonshine and the cream liqueurs are where you will find the crazy flavors. I think my favorite was the coffee moonshine, which tastes like a wonderfully spiked black coffee. Samples are plentiful. The bartender told us which ones were crowd favorites, and also recommended some that I would not have picked myself. They also have a huge gift shop with lots of tchotchkes, plus bottles of their goods to take home with you.

Ava Luna was great! We enjoyed our experience and walked out with 6 different bottlesread more

This place is an absolute sleeping giant in the world of bourbon distilling! If you're a fan of…read morebourbon or distilled spirits in general, do yourself a favor and put this spot on your must-visit list. They have something for everyone, from those just beginning their spirits journey to seasoned bourbon lovers looking for their next great find. Let's get one thing out of the way: they don't serve food here, but the pizza place in the same complex serves up some seriously dang good offerings. Grab a slice, then make your way over for what really matters! As a bourbon lover, I found some incredible spirits here. The selection was impressive, and the staff made the experience even better. My host was gracious, knowledgeable, and patient with all my questions about their distilling process and history. I was able to sample a variety of their offerings, which made choosing a bottle that much more enjoyable although VERY difficult. I ultimately walked away with a bottle of high-rye bourbon whiskey that absolutely knocked my socks off! Unfortunately, they were sold out of one of their family offerings that you can ONLY GET HERE, so I guess I'll just have to make another trip back. What a shame, right? That just gives me another reason to return for that bottle and explore even more of their distillery-exclusive selections. The atmosphere is laid-back, rustic, and comfortable, with that warm, woodsy charm that makes you want to settle in, take your time, and explore everything they have to offer. There's plenty to choose from, and between the quality of the spirits, the welcoming staff, and the unique selections, this place delivers an experience that goes well beyond simply buying a bottle. Bourbon lovers, don't sleep on this place! Whether you're a seasoned whiskey enthusiast or just starting to explore the world of distilled spirits, there's something here worth discovering. I left with a fantastic bottle, a wealth of new knowledge, and a serious itch to come back for more. CAN'T WAIT to roll through again and add a few more bottles to the collection!

Sooo head on in for tasting and you will not regret it. You'll find something your tastebuds will…read moreflip out for! The moonshine is strong with this one. Lance was our tastemaker/ bartender and our tasting was curated as part of a tour. We tasted about 12 different moonshines including some not on the list: Watermelon, Spicy Pickle and Habenero Bloody Mary... not something I liked. Bloody Mary's are very spicy. Lance was knowledgeable about the moonshines being sampled, offering insights into its flavors and made sure we understood you don't have to drink full pour and he'd provide a new sipping cup. Most lived upto flavor, very potent in alcohol content as Lance explained with each sample. Logan gathered our order together and because of a coupon we got a feee shot glass. We ended up purchasing 3 with one free: Salted Caramel Moonshine, Coffee Moonshine, Lemon Lime Moonshine and Sweet Tea Moonshine. I'm sure you'll find your own favorites

Their moonshine flavors and customer service were incredible. Multiple employees greeted us and…read moreencouraged us participate in their free tasting of 16 flavors! The tasting was quick and fun. We liked so many flavors and after much deliberation decided to purchase the apple pie, strawberry shortcake, and 2 orange creme. The bottles are $29.99 each and they had a buy 3 get 1 free deal going on. An employee stood ready to package the bottles and carry them to the counter. I greatly appreciated this as then I did not have to hold them when perusing the rest of the shop. In addition to moonshine they sell T-shirts, pour spouts, candles, and more. We visited Tanger on a Saturday morning over a holiday weekend. Parking was rough but understandable. Eventually we found a spot, but it took longer to leave Tanger than it did to park. Overall, we had a fun experience here and recommend this shop to others!

Really enjoyed our afternoon of drinking and fun. Some of the negative reviews are kind of dumb…read more(why would you think you could bring a toddler on this tour?). Yes, tastings are free at most of the wineries and distilleries in town, but you're paying to get to them all safely (and without the hassle of trying to park) and hit them all in the same day. And I witnessed firsthand that we got more options to sample than people who just came in off the street. It sounds like there used to be an issue with one winery not giving full samples, but they are no longer a stop on the tour. We hit around 9 places: -Smith distillery. We liked this place enough that we returned later in the week. Really great service. The sweet tea flavor was a favorite. -Applewood Farm (two stops with wine and cider). I preferred the cider, actually, and it was nice to try something different. The cider slushies were delicious. Time didn't allow us to return her, but if we stay in Pigeon Forge again, I'd like to explore the Farm a little bit more. -Most of the other wineries blurred together, which isn't a complaint. They served really similar wines and even had similar decor. Most specialize in sweet wines, which isn't normally my thing. Tasting them is still fun, though. We bought a couple of bottles along the way. -Old Forge Distillery. We missed the first half of the tour, but there were still a lot of samples, and we came back on our last day, did another tour, and bought some bottles. Oatmeal cookie and elderflower were two favorites. -Mill Bridge Winery. This was my favorite of the wineries. First, it was really pretty inside. The woman who led our tasting was very knowledgeable, and the range of wines was more unique. We bought a bottle of Indian Summer. -Tennessee Moonshine Company (with an attached winery for tasting). Maybe my least favorite of the distilleries, but it was still pretty good and had some unique flavors. -Junction 35. This place was way more modern than the other spots, and it was a good ending to the tour. We wound up coming back here, too. We enjoyed getting to know the other people on the tour. I think there were 22 of us total, which was a decent number. The bus was pretty hot/cramped, but I think that should be a given. We weren't on it for more than 15 minutes at a time, so it wasn't a big deal. I would definitely suggest this tour to other adults looking for a fun way to spend a few hours.

Took the moonshine and wine tour! It was such a great time!! We all laughed and joked. Tried a…read moreton of moonshine, some amazing wines, and even some hard ciders! Our whole tour had an absolute blast. We took snacks on the bus for during the drives between to help soak up some alcohol. It also helped cleanse the palate. Would definitely consider doing this again. I think I bought 2 hard ciders, a moonshine, and 4 bottles of wine.

We went to both locations and the service was great. Had dinner at one then an order of cheese…read morecurds and a whiskey flight at the other. Both were cool and had a nice atmosphere with the music and they had the World Series on as well so I got to see a bit of that. The food was great and the whiskeys were pretty on point as well.

They were beyond accommodating for my alpha-gal allergy. The food was great Love the atmosphere…read moreand the staff was awesome.

We had an amazing time with Michael and Jen on the Wine, Shine, and Dine tour! I booked this for a…read moreprivate group for a bachelorette party and it was fantastic! They really take you to the hidden gems around Pigeon Forge and skip all of the overpriced and overcrowded places. I loved that we got to try liquor, wine, and moonshine so you really get a taste of everything Tennessee has to offer. The lunch that's included was fantastic! We actually came back the next day to grab lunch there again since it was so good. Michael & Jen were amazing! We loved just chatting with them and learning more about Pigeon Forge and spirits in general. They come prepared with pretty much everything you need and even have a wagon to pull all of your purchases in. I would 100% book this tour again! Everyone just kept talking about how much fun they had and it's really a great value. Make sure to say hi to Daryl and Big Sexy at the last stop!

I wish there was a way to give 10 stars! Mike and Jenn, in my opinion, are a must do!! We did a…read moretour with them once, and went home bragging how awesome it was. My daughter decided she wanted to do a moonshine tour for her 21st birthday, and I didnt hesitate to book a second time to make her special day memorable!!! They made the experience 1000% worth it!! Do yourself a favor and book immediately!!

At our family reunion in Pigeon Forge we took the Taste of the smokies Tour. The tour included 3…read morewineries, a whiskey distillery, and a moonshine distillery. The tour provided a delicious lunch, and a delightful experience for all of us. Our knowledgeable local guides Judy and Beth guided the tour through the stunning area, and we enjoyed their personal stories and insights making it more than just a wine tour. It's highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic and unforgettable experience in Pigeon Forge.

We had a blast! Each of the five wineries offered something new and different. All had their own…read moredistinct personalities as well. We love our new wine glasses! Thanks for the great experience!