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The Essential Travel Guide of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail
welcome to the historic TENNESSEE whiskey trail tour
Discover timeless craft secrets, immerse yourself How It Works: Obtain an official Tennessee To receive your completion souvenir, you must For driving directions, times and more information about
in the local culture, learn about Tennesasee’s Whiskey Trail Passport in one of three ways. register at: TNWhiskeyTrail.com/registerpassport. distillery tours and events, please visit our website:
storied history and traditions, meet some iconic You can have the official Passport mailed to you From mountains to whiskey and from blues to TNWhiskeyTrail.com
distillers, and taste where legendary spirits came by filling out the request form located on our bluegrass, Tennessee has so much to offer that
from on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. website: TNWhiskeyTrail.com/passport OR you it is impossible to experience it all in one trip. Don’t forget to download the official Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Get a behind-the-scenes tour, showcasing the can pick up a copy at one of the distilleries along As lovers of all things Tennessee, we thought App. Available for Apple devices in the App Store and for
detailed craftsmanship behind every bottle and the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. we should give you a hand in planning your Android devices on Google Play
jar of whiskey made in Tennessee. Savor tasting If you just can’t wait, download the official itinerary.
the finest whiskeys at the source. Tennessee Whiskey Trail App on your Note: all tour times and prices are subject to
So take your time, enjoy the open road, stop and mobile device to access the digitial passport change. Check our website for the most up to
meet the locals, try the soul food, and explore all immediately. date information.
the small towns along the way. Once you have your Tennessee Whiskey Trail Wherever your travels take you, please drink
This is your official travel guide to tasting the Passport in hand, collect the passport stamps responsibly.
best whiskey Tennessee has to offer. The tour at all of the distilleries featured along the Trail
includes over 30 legendary distilleries that and receive a free t-shirt to commemorate your
honor the timeless traditions of the craft and the journey.
ingenuity that made it happen.
This is TENNESSEE... Meet renowned distillers and learn their timeless craft secrets. Get a glimpse of the history
and traditions that made the region, and its legendary spirits, what they are today.
Home of world-famous whiskey. Savor these world-famous whiskeys in their birthplace.
come be a part of the legend. On the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, get a behind-the-scenes tour that shows the detailed craftsmanship behind every
bottle and jar of Tennessee Whiskey. Discover what gives our whiskey its superb quality and iconic reputation.
And while you are here, take your time and enjoy the open road. Immerse yourself in the local culture,
try some Southern cuisine, and explore all the small towns along the way.
Join us and see why Adventures run on Tennessee Whiskey.
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day 1 nashville the family’s storied past and resurrection of Company to learn about the three whiskeys they’re distilleries
the age-old family distillery. Corsair Distillery, distilling and patiently aging on-site for years along
welcome to music city, usa! now with two locations, was founded by two with their original product, Whisper Creek Tennessee Corsair Distillery
childhood friends turned innovative distillers Sipping Cream, as well as their flavored rye whiskeys. (615) 200-0320
Nashville is a lively hub for everything music. with pioneering flavor profiles like quinoa, For those looking for a drink other than whiskey,
The city is home to the Grand Ole Opry, tarragon and hibiscus. they also have their award winning Pickers Vodka. corsairdistillery.com
Country Music Hall of Fame, and Johnny Cash No trip to Nashville would be complete Afterwards, explore even more of what the Nashville
Museum, as well as dozens of rollicking live without a stroll down Honky Tonk Row. Soak music scene has to offer with trips to the Country Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
music venues on Honky Tonk Row sounding in the lively sights and sounds emanating Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, or Johnny (615) 913-8800
everything from country to jazz. from the live music venues along Broadway Cash Museum.
After arriving and checking into your hotel, before turning in for the night. To soak in every distillery greater Nashville has to offer, greenbrierdistillery.com
you’ll no doubt have a hankering for some head northwest to Clarksville, just over a 30 minute
good Nashville grub. In the mood for some day 2 nashville drive from downtown Nashville, to check out Old Pennington Distilling Co.
local fast-casual? Try Nashville’s world-famous Glory Distilling Co., a small batch artisan distillery (615) 678-8986
hot chicken at Party Fowl or Hattie B’s or some After a night on the town, you might be on the right off of Interstate 24.
“Nashville-style” BBQ at Edley’s or Martin’s. hunt for a hearty Southern breakfast. Try one Before dinner, stop by one of Nashville’s newest speakeasyspiritsdistillery.com
And what better to wash that down with than of Nashville’s favorite hot-spots, like Biscuit distilleries, Nashville Craft Distillery, in the hip, new
some good old fashioned Tennessee Whiskey Love in the Gulch or trek down to Loveless Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood and pop into Old Glory Distilling Co.
from Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery or Café (23 miles south of downtown) for some the uber-modern speakeasy-style bar and lounge, (931) 919-2522
Corsair Distillery’s Brewstillery in Marathon scratch made biscuits ‘n’ gravy and down- Bastion, afterwards to keep the party going.
Village? home country cookin’. oldglorydistilling.com
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery is the revival Afterbreakfast,youcanspendthedaychecking day 3 knoxville
of a pre-prohibition era family distillery that out some of Nashville’s many famous music Nashville Craft Distillery
dates back to the mid-1800’s. Tours at Nelson’s venues, such as the Ryman Auditorium or Ready to explore even more of the state? Head east (615) 457-3036
Green Brier includes fascinating insights about Grand Ole Opry, before heading to the historic on I-40 toward Knoxville, then turn south once you
Nations neighborhood for a coal-fired pizza at hit Lebanon for a scenic off-the-beaten-path drive to nashvillecraft.com
Nicky’s, and a tour at Pennington Distilling visit an authentic watering hole, Jug Creek Distillery.
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distilleries batch distillery, Short Mountain Distillery. from tastings to tours offered along with special distilleries
Short Mountain is a great place to get a events and activities at the nearly 4,000 sq. ft.
Jug Creek Distillery taste of organic Tennessee Whiskey or facility. Thunder Road Distillery
(615) 273-5847 authentic Tennessee Moonshine along Once you’ve worked up an appetite, try Sapphire, (865) 401-2574
with lunch at their All-American style café The Stock ‘n’ Barrel, Cru, Jig and Reel or Suttree’s,
jugcreekdistillery.com serving up organic mash-fed beef burgers, then wind down in the swanky, speakeasy-style thunderroaddistillery.com
Short Mountain Distillery fried chicken and waffles, and a one-of-a- lounge, Peter Kern Library, just off of Market Tennessee Legend Distillery #1
kind moonshine brownie to top it all off. Square at the Oliver Hotel.
(615) 216-0830 Continue heading east toward Knoxville, (865) 429-3572
shortmountaindistillery.com the state’s third largest city behind Nashville day 4 pigeon forge tennesseelegend.com
and Memphis. Settle in near Market Square Tennessee Legend Distillery #2
Knox Whiskey Works or Gay Street for a lively evening filled with Keep heading east toward Pigeon Forge by way
(865) 525-2372 music, scrumptious cuisine and a good of Thunder Road, a historic route that got its (865) 366-1757
dose of Southern hospitality. nickname as part of an undercover operation to tennesseelegend.com
knoxwhiskeyworks.com Make time to stop by the tasting room at nab moonshiners illegally producing that “good Cocke County Moonshine
PostModern Distilling Knox Whiskey Works near the heart of all old mountain dew” during prohibition.
postmodernspirits.com the action in downtown Knoxville. Sample Stop by Thunder Road Distillery, a distillery that (423) 248-3070
their locally produced spirits, or kick back pays homage to the legendary route and the cockecountymoonshinedistillery.com
day 3 knoxville with some of their award-winning Old City whiskey runners’ spirit that inspired its namesake.
Heirloom Corn Whiskey. Continue south, then take a short detour to Bootleggers Distillery
The distillers here take small batch Just down the street is PostModern Tennessee Legend Distillery, with two locations (865) 323-5444
craftsmanship to a whole new level. The Distilling, an innovative, locally owned in Sevierville. From flavorful Tennessee Whiskey to
process of distilling, bottling and proofing distillery located in the historic Jackson smooth, classic White Lightning Moonshine, this bootleggerswhiskey.com
is done entirely by hand using local grains Terminal. Post Modern specializes in spirits distillery captures the legendary recipes of the Old Forge Distillery
and Tennessee honeycombs amid the for the modern consumer. mountains with its distinct flavors. (865) 774-4126
beautiful scenery, rolling hills, and babbling Crafting authentic yet edgy spirits for both Extend your road trip a bit farther by traveling oldforgedistillery.com
creek that surrounds the property. experienced drinkers as well as those new east to Newport to Cocke County Moonshine
Drive east along Tennessee’s back-road to the spirits market. Post Modern features Distillery, where you can get a taste of 100% Ole Smoky Barn Distillery
highways for a pit stop at another small a tasting room and manufacturing facility authentic Tennessee moonshine spiced with (865) 436-6995
on site, as yet another destination for locals home-style flavors and real fruit juice. olesmoky.com
and visitors to experience something new,
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Your next stop is Hartford, TN for a taste of includes an on-site still and a tasting bar, day 5 gatlinburg day 6 chattanooga
Bootleggers Distillery’s whiskey, which with live bluegrass music performing on the
may just be the smallest batch distillery in outdoor stage daily. If you’re ready for a little more adventure, take Now, put the car in drive and head southwest
the nation with its small-batch products Want to stretch your legs and get some the short 7.5-mile trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. to Chattanooga, a beautiful city that is set
brewed in 25-gallon stills. fresh air? Head to Dollywood, named for the It’s home to some of the most unique eateries, along the Tennessee River in the foothills of
iconic country crooner, Dolly Parton. It’s a lot attractions, and distilleries around, as well as the Appalachian Mountains. Chattanooga is
day 4 pigeon forge like Disneyland but with a lot more twang stunning mountain scenery any time of year. an outdoor enthusiast’s dream locale with rock
and Southern charm. The theme park boasts climbing, hiking and white water rafting action
Once you get to Pigeon Forge, be sure to gasp-worthy roller-coasters, endless shows Start your day at Ripley’s Aquarium of the abound. Check out some of the area’s popular
check out Old Forge Distillery in The Old and entertainment opportunities plus a Smokies or sail high above the treetops to the attractions, including Ruby Falls, a visually
Mill area of town. These connoisseurs of great water park to boot. top of Crockett Mountain via the Gatlinburg stunning 145-foot underground waterfall set in
whiskey grind their own grains and use old- Sky Lift to get a rare, 360-degree view of the an enormous cave.
fashioned methods of distilling to craft some distilleries breathtaking Smoky Mountains. While you’re downtown, plan to spend some
truly remarkable spirits. Since you’re on the time at Chattanooga Whiskey Co. (formerly
cusp of the Smoky Mountains, trying some Ole Smoky Moonshine Take a stroll along the main parkway to soak in Tennessee Stillhouse), a micro-distillery
of the locally crafted moonshine is a must. (865) 436-6995 the eccentric sights and sounds of downtown and tasting room across from the historic
olesmoky.com Gatlinburg. Here you’ll find everything from Chattanooga Choo Choo.
If you’re brave enough, try some of their Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” and “Haunted
1830 Original Unaged Corn varietal. It’s Ole Smoky Whiskey Adventure” attractions to the Guinness World distilleries
distilled with pure, local Smoky Mountain (865) 436-6995 Records Museum.
spring water which yields a slightly sweeter, olesmoky.com Chattanooga Whiskey Co.
smooth and well-balanced finish. After a few Right along the main drag are stops at Ole (423) 760-4333
samples, hit the historic Old Mill Restaurant Doc Collier Moonshine Smoky Moonshine Distillery, famous for its
and shops next door, an 1830s-era gristmill (865) 325-1468 crisp Apple Pie Moonshine, or stop by at Ole chattanoogawhiskey.com
on the banks of the Little Pigeon River doccollier.co Smoky Whiskey Distillery, with plenty of spirits
transformed into a unique dining and to taste; Doc Collier Moonshine, where you
shopping destination. Sugarlands Distilling Co. can sample its English mountain spring water
(865) 325-1355 ‘shine; and Sugarlands Distilling Company,
Still thirsty? Head over to the The Island in specializing in one-of-a-kind flavors like Tickle’s
Pigeon Forge, a popular destination with sugarlandsdistilling.com Dynamite Cinnamon, Maple Bacon and Dark
many choices for entertainment, dining, Chocolate Coffee Cream.
shopping and lodging. Right along the
entrance of the Island is the 6,000-square
foot Ole Smoky Barn Distillery, that
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day 6 chattanooga Whisky just as it was made then – Handmade distilleries day 8 franklin &
the Hard Way. You’ll see the grains being leiper's fork
Spend the afternoon shopping downtown mashed, watch the spirit come off the stills, and George Dickel Distillery
or head to North Shore, a hip, yet historical the chill-charcoal mellowing process that gives (931) 857-4110 You’ll definitely want to make a stop in the historic
district just north of the river. For those with Dickel that extra bit of smoothness. towns of Franklin and Leiper’s Fork near Nashville
a slight sweet tooth, you’ll want to check out While you’re in the area, stop by the world- georgedickel.com – home to some of the Civil War’s most dramatic
the MoonPie General store – a perfect stop famous Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg. Jack Daniel Distillery battles that offer a rare glimpse into America’s
for souvenirs for friends and family members Be sure to make time for their 1.5-hour Angel’s storied past.
back home! Share Distillery Tour. You’ll hear stories about (931) 759-6357 Start the morning with a fresh hot coffee at one
To round out the day, head over to Stir for one their history and sample some of their limited- jackdaniels.com of Franklin’s charming coffee shops, like Frothy
of their critically acclaimed craft cocktails for edition single barrel whiskeys. Southern Pride Distillery Monkey or The Coffee House, then take a stroll
happy hour. If you’re traveling with kids, Urban By now, you’ve likely worked up an appetite! (931) 433-9137 around Franklin’s main square -- a picturesque,
Stack is a great family-friendly burger joint Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House in Lynchburg southernpridedistillery.com 16-block area filled with boutique shops, bistros,
that serves up mouthwatering fare including offers a truly unique dining experience. Tenn South Distillery and the historic Franklin Theatre.
options like their Philly Cheese Steak Burger Southern lunch fare is served“family style”in an (931) 527-0027 Spend the early afternoon sightseeing at historic
and North Caroline Chili Cheeseburger. elegant, antebellum-style mansion. tennsouthdistillery.com venues, including Carnton Plantation and The
Be sure to make a reservation before you go, as Carter House, both of which were home to
day 7 lynchburg this place fills up quickly! Or, for another lunch Just 45 minutes northwest is Tenn South dramatic battle scenes during the Civil War and
&tullahoma option, stop by Barrel House BBQ where pulled Distillery, a perfect spot to try some ofTennessee’s open daily for guided tours.
pork, ribs and chicken are served hot off the pit best hand-crafted, small-batch artisan spirits, If you’re in the mood for some hand-crafted
Only a short drive away, you’ll also find more every day. which are entirely produced and finished on-site. whiskey in a quiet, yet vibrant, town, head over
hidden countryside gems around Tullahoma, After lunch, head south toward Fayetteville to Hands-on tours are conducted to experience to Leiper’s Fork Distillery – a destination that
Tennessee. Start you day at George Dickel Southern Pride Distillery near the Alabama the entire process. They’re especially proud of focuses on bringing back the lost art of small-batch
Distillery hidden away in Cascade Hollow border. If you like moonshine, this is the place explaining what makes“Clayton JamesTennessee distillation using premium, local ingredients.
surrounded by 600 protected acres of forest for you. Using an old family recipe that is fiercely Whiskey”— which uses their way of sugar maple Just a mile west is downtown Leiper’s Fork, a
and crystal-fresh springs. protected, they use locally grown corn milled at mellowing,known as the“Lincoln CountyProcess.” charming stop where you can find farmers,
Since 1870, the distillery has been faithful to the the distillery to produce their premium distilled This process creates a unique, smooth and truly tourists, songwriters, and country music stars
recipe George A. Dickel created and perfected spirits. different 90 proof sipping experience.
and they continue to craft George Dickel
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day 8 franklin & For dinner, you have plenty of restaurants distilleries is Overton Square. It’s a hub for some of the best
leiper's fork to choose from throughout Williamson restaurants in town and is home to Lafayette’s
County. From upscale eateries like Cork & Old Dominick Distillery Music Room.
alike roaming the streets. In the heart of Cow and 55 South in downtown Franklin to (901) 260-1250 To wind down after a busy day, stop by Central
downtown Leiper’s Fork is a 1950s restaurant a historic farm-to-table dining experience at BBQ for some Memphis-style dry rub ribs and
and store called Puckett’s, which offers lively Homestead Manor in Thompson’s Station, olddominick.com hot chicken wings. Or, if you’re in the mood
music and Southern staples from its kitchen there’s no shortage of quality food around for something different, Hog N’ Hominy might
and country store that is worth a visit. town. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is also a be more your style. They offer Southern-
Another gem amid the rolling hills and popular spot. Be sure to have some sweet tea influenced Italian dishes and cocktails.
pastoral countryside is H Clark Distillery in day 9 memphis handy. They serve it hot and spicy. Other notable options include Sweetgrass for
Thompson’s Station, where their aim isn’t to To wet your whistle, head over to Old Dominick farm to table Southern fare and Next Door
make a lot of spirits, but to make a few really For the last leg of your journey, make time Distillery near the banks of the which offers craft beers and eclectic comfort
good ones. to spend a couple of days amid the blues- Mississippi River for some new artisan spirits. food. For something a little more sophisticated,
Be sure to try one of their small-batch filled streets of Memphis. With so many This family run distillery focuses on Tennessee- Acre Restaurant is a local favorite for foodies.
creations that pays homage to the state of attractions, museums, restaurants and style Whiskey and is housed in a 1920s-era They offer modern American cuisine and hand-
Tennessee, including its Tennessee Bourbon, breweries, there is no shortage of activities warehouse that has been crafted cocktails.
Tennessee Dry Gin, Tennessee Rye Whiskey, to pair with some good Tennessee Whiskey. beautifully renovated to include two tasting
Tennessee Black & Tan, New Whiskey and Start your day with a guided tour of rooms, 10,000 square feet of event space, and a day 10 memphis
other seasonal spirits. Graceland, a 13.8-acre estate that Elvis used 5,000-square-foot restaurant in the enormous
to call home or check out the Memphis 54,297-square-foot facility. day of departure
distilleries Rock & Soul Museum to learn about the No Memphis experience would be complete
evolution of rock, soul and the musical without strolling down Beale Street where We hope you enjoyed your experience on the
Leiper’s Fork Distillery pioneers who made it all possible. While the party is always humming. Live music spills Tennessee Whiskey Trail! Throughout your
(615) 465-6456 you’re in the neighborhood, stop by the out of bars and restaurants all day and it’s adventure, we hope you have gathered a few
Gibson Guitar Factory where you can watch a great way to experience the city’s vibrant bits of whiskey wisdom, a taste of Tennessee’s
leipersforkdistillery.com these incredible instruments being made personality. Another interesting area to explore rich culture and storied history, and built a
H Clark Distillery by hand. lifetime of memorable experiences along the
(615) 478-2191 Once you’ve experienced Memphis’ way. Y’all come back now ya hear?!
hclarkdistillery.com musical roots, grab some lunch for some
mouthwatering fare. To truly experience
the Memphis vibe, head over to the Arcade
Restaurant, the oldest diner in Memphis for
some home cooking.
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