Gatlinburg Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries
Whether you have an expert palate for craft beers or you just want to taste some new wine and whiskey flavors, Gatlinburg, TN offers visitors a list of top-notch breweries, wineries, and distilleries to try.
While you are sampling the area’s best spirits, the Smoky Mountain locations also provide a cozy atmosphere only found in this region of the country. Take a look at a few options for your next visit.
Gatlinburg Breweries –
Gatlinburg Brewing Company
With unique names and flavor profiles like “Breakfast Juice” that features hints of tropical fruit in a New England-style IPA, Gatlinburg Brewing Company is a must-see for beer and food lovers alike. Try the English Brown Ale called “Don’t Feed the Bears” and order the Philly Philly pizza, which combines pizza and a Philly cheesesteak all in one plate. The location is the perfect spot for both beer connoisseurs and casual drinkers, providing sophisticated flavor blends along with tasty pub grub-like wings, soft pretzels with beer cheese, and cheese bread. They also have televisions for watching the game while you dine or try a flight of beer to sample their choices.
Smoky Mountain Brewery
This multi-location option is part of the Copper Cellar family of restaurants, and visitors can choose to visit either Gatlinburg or nearby Pigeon Forge when they need a refreshing beverage. The brewery offers a long list of lagers, ales, and other tasty brews as well as other drink options such as bourbon, whiskey, and wine. They always have six flagship beers on top in addition to seasonal brews and a Brewmaster Special. As for food, the extensive menu has everything from burgers to pasta.
Yee-Haw Brewing Company
The Yee-Haw Brewing Company is a favorite among beer lovers, mainly due to their taproom at the Island in Pigeon Forge near other exciting entertainment and shopping locations. Their menu of fine craft beers includes IPAs, a rich Dunkel, refreshing cervezas, and more. On the weekends kick back and listen to the live bands in the outdoor area.
The Casual Pint
At the Casual Pint, patrons get a “craft beer-centric” experience from the location’s “BeerTenders.” With a relaxed, family-friendly vibe, decide if you want a pint from the tap or a bottle or can from their store. They also offer Growler Fills, Mix-A-Six Packs of their bottle and can cooler, or packaged beer. Need a keg? They got you covered. Want a snack? How about pretzels and beer cheese or flatbread with hummus and veggies.
Gatlinburg Wineries –
Gatlinburg Wine Cellar
Since its opening in 2017, Gatlinburg Wine Cellar has made its mark on the area as one of the best Gatlinburg Wineries, mainly due to their unique wine flavor blends. Signature favorites include Apple Pie and Birthday Cake as well as Cotton Candy. Their expert staff is also ready to help you choose the perfect glass to match your palate.
Sugarland Cellars
Located in downtown Gatlinburg, Sugarland Cellars is known for their complimentary wine tastings all week long in addition to tours of their facility. Their choices include classic dry reds or harder-to-find dark cherry wine. One of the biggest perks of stopping by the winery is they are partnered with a few local restaurants, and if you bring a bottle from their selections there is no corking fee at dinner.
Tennessee Homemade Wines
If you like your wine a little fruity, stop by Tennessee Homemade Wines. Their flavor mixes include strawberry, blackberry, and apple, creating unique combinations to pair with any meal or simply to enjoy a refreshing glass. You’ll have a tough time deciding what to purchase after your tasting.
Goodwater Winery Gatlinburg
Do you and your partner love wine and picnics? Then Goodwater Winery is the spot for you. Select three items from their menu and a bottle of their delectable wines for your memorable catered picnic. Top choices include Rebecca’s Red and Everything Peachy.
Distilleries –
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
As the country’s most visited distillery in Ole Smoky Holler in downtown Gatlinburg, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery has a list of spirit mixtures to suit any preference. As the first and only federally licensed distillery in East Tennessee, signature flavors include Maple Cream and Butter Pecan as well as White Lightnin’, the perfect moonshine for mixing cocktails like margaritas and mojitos. They also have a gift shop, museum, and courtyard decorated with rocking chairs and a stage for live music.
Sugarlands Distilling Company
You will feel like a real moonshiner when you enter the Sugarlands Distilling Company. The location features a barn made from reclaimed wood and charming touches like a back porch and moonshine-running truck. Tasting one of their many flavors, including butterscotch and peppermint, comes with a small fee, but you can use it toward purchases once you’ve found your favorite flavor.
Ole Smoky Barrelhouse
The specialty at Ole Smoky Barrelhouse is white oak barrel-aged whiskey, but their menu provides a list of unique items to sample in their rustic setting. Learn about the Tennessee Mud or Cookies and Cream whiskey, which creates the smoothest whiskey drinks you’ll ever taste.
Doc Collier Moonshine Distillery
The namesake for this location is William “Doc” Collier, whose family has been in the moonshine game for generations. Try their Moonshine Brandy and their signature Root Beer Float drink. The distillery also offers seasonal flavors and even moonshine slushies to refresh you on a hot summer day.
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