Moonshine has long been associated with the Tennessee Smoky Mountains. The state of Tennessee Legislature embraced the history and tradition of the 'still in 2008 when they eased regulations on Pot Still Distilleries. Today legal Moonshine is alive and thriving in the mountains. Visitors can travel the Moonshine Trail, visit Moonshine distilleries' and take home a pint of 'shine in a mason jar.
Moonshine Trail
To learn a little about the history and tradition of Moonshine in East Tennessee pack up a cooler of 'Good Old Mountain Dew', first produced in Knoxville and named after the nickname given to moonshine, and a map from the visitor's center of the White Lighting Trails.
As you drive the 200 mile White Lightning Trail through the mountains and 9 counties in Tennessee imagine you are running 'shine during the prohibition era while listening to the soundtrack from the movie 'Lawless'.
In Knoxville take a pit stop at the Mast General Store, on Gay Street, and pick up a handful of Squirrel Nut Zippers from their display of old time candy. Squirrel Nut Zippers date back to the 20's and received their name from moonshiners and moon shine. Then walk down the block to Union and Gay and pick up a Tennessee Moonshine Cake at The Market.
Moonshine Museum and 100 Proof
To find an authentic working moonshine still head up to Ole Smoky Moonshine in Gatlinburg. Located on the Parkway and open 7 days a week, this legal distillery offers a moonshine museum, tours and if you are over 21 a free sample. Smoky Mountain Moonshine is available in six varieties plus limited seasonal offerings, but in keeping with Tennessee law, no hard liquor sales on Sunday.
Popcorn Sutton
One of the most famous moonshiners in East Tennessee was Marvin 'Popcorn' Sutton. Rather than face time in prison for brewing shine, Sutton committed suicide in 2009. Today his legend lives on in his book, ' Me and My Likker- the True Story of a Mountain Moonshiner', and the largest pot still whiskey operation in the country , Popcorn Sutton's Distilling Company in Cocke County. The distillery produces Tennessee White Whiskey made from Sutton's original recipe.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Moonshine in the Smoky Mountains
Moonshine has long been associated with the Tennessee Smoky Mountains. The state of Tennessee Legislature embraced the history and tradition of the 'still in 2008 when they eased regulations on Pot Still Distilleries. Today legal Moonshine is alive and thriving in the mountains. Visitors can travel the Moonshine Trail, visit Moonshine distilleries' and take home a pint of 'shine in a mason jar.
Moonshine Trail
To learn a little about the history and tradition of Moonshine in East Tennessee pack up a cooler of 'Good Old Mountain Dew', first produced in Knoxville and named after the nickname given to moonshine, and a map from the visitor's center of the White Lighting Trails.
As you drive the 200 mile White Lightning Trail through the mountains and 9 counties in Tennessee imagine you are running 'shine during the prohibition era while listening to the soundtrack from the movie 'Lawless'.
In Knoxville take a pit stop at the Mast General Store, on Gay Street, and pick up a handful of Squirrel Nut Zippers from their display of old time candy. Squirrel Nut Zippers date back to the 20's and received their name from moonshiners and moon shine. Then walk down the block to Union and Gay and pick up a Tennessee Moonshine Cake at The Market.
Moonshine Museum and 100 Proof
To find an authentic working moonshine still head up to Ole Smoky Moonshine in Gatlinburg. Located on the Parkway and open 7 days a week, this legal distillery offers a moonshine museum, tours and if you are over 21 a free sample. Smoky Mountain Moonshine is available in six varieties plus limited seasonal offerings, but in keeping with Tennessee law, no hard liquor sales on Sunday.
Popcorn Sutton
One of the most famous moonshiners in East Tennessee was Marvin 'Popcorn' Sutton. Rather than face time in prison for brewing shine, Sutton committed suicide in 2009. Today his legend lives on in his book, ' Me and My Likker- the True Story of a Mountain Moonshiner', and the largest pot still whiskey operation in the country , Popcorn Sutton's Distilling Company in Cocke County. The distillery produces Tennessee White Whiskey made from Sutton's original recipe.
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