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“Rob at the tasting bar was a great host, provided a great selection of flavors and was so much fun.” in 29 reviews
“SHANE made me the best Bloody Mary I've ever had and I've been to New Orleans and all over the place and tried them.” in 8 reviews
“They simply have a superior product without all the hype and ..... sillyness some of the other places use.” in 3 reviews
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Located in the heart of historic Old Mill Square, Old Forge Distillery distills handcrafted small-batch spirits. Using local resources and fresh mountain spring water, our head distiller creates recipes inspired by regionally sourced ingredients. By using the art of vapor infusion to extract natural flavors and colors from roots, herbs, and spices, Head Distiller Keener Shanton crafts the distinctive Tennessee Roots line, a series of innovative 80 proof small batch spirits. Old Forge Distillery has a widely acclaimed cream liqueur line with flavors inspired from the kitchens of Old Mill, perfect with any coffee or ice cream. The Old Forge Moonshine line includes flavors unlike any other - French Toast, Coffee, and Chocolate. Tastings are offered and the cocktail bar is open daily.
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- Apr 6, 2024
Tastings of moonshine and creams! Awesome. Got ourselves a p'gin fizz ahead of dinner at the Mill next door!
Plenty of souvenirs to buy (we got the funny coasters, maybe the p'gin fizz working on us!!)
Nice establishment off the beaten path. Check it out!!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Chris H.Trumansburg, NY235219May 17, 2024
All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. Chet and Rob were excellent bar tenders. Rob made thoughtful suggestions and was interested in giving the experience above and beyond the normal tasting. Chet Meade great drinks and was helpful in answering local questions. Would come back again
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 7823768123Apr 13, 2024
Come for the moonshine, stay for the rum cream. My mom was sold on the Haystack, which is a coconut flavored rum cream. I went for the peanut butter, which was my favorite by far.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Janie J.Breaux Bridge, LA655943Apr 21, 2024
This is a great stop before eating at the Old Mill! The tasting is a big one and they have some unique flavors. The first stop we had a great server, but the second not so much. She stopped our tasting to hold two other conversations. We did enjoy the cute shop, the outdoors area to sit and relax.... Good stop!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 17913076377Aug 2, 2023
We were eating at the old mill restaurant. They gave us an hour to wait. We went next door to old forge distillery. I skipped the tasting round and went straight to the cocktails. We ordered 5 drinks, I had the old fashioned with their bourbon. The cocktail was very good. Hit the spot.
They make all of the whiskey on site. The Bourbon that I had in the old fashioned is a 7 year old whiskey aged in an American oak barrel. The bourbon was smooth for 7 years.
Our server was the bomb. Well educated and was quick on his toes.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
OldForge D.
Sep 8, 2023
Thanks for stopping in before your meal at The Old Mill! We are glad you enjoyed your cocktails!
- Mar 10, 2023
There seem to be a distillery on every corner of this area and this was on our walking path so we stopped in. They had a lot of different flavors on the moonshine and I think I liked the peach the best.
They also had a bunch of merchandise so I picked up something that was there but didn't buy any shine.Helpful 10Thanks 1Love this 10Oh no 0Business owner information
OldForge D.
Apr 28, 2023
Thanks for the 5-stars!
- Scott M.Meriden, CT1968Apr 12, 2024
Great staff. Great moonshine. They let you sample anything you want so you leave buying something you want
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nov 30, 2022
This is a must when in the area, because how can you not. This has to be one of our best highlights of our recent trip to smoky mountains! Tasters? Yes!!... Let me rephrase .... FREe Tasters for days!!! Brian? I think... Was awesome .. energetic, with tons of fun related jokes and facts about the distillery and its spirits.
cant wait to visit again when in the area.
As if one tasting station wasnt enough., They had multiple stations throughout the distillery. And cool little items for souvenirs. the other stations had small fees. One minor thing...wish they had travel friendly little samplers for sale. Would totally have bought them!!
Thank you again for the awesome samples, outstanding customer service and delicious moonshine!Helpful 4Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
OldForge D.
Dec 9, 2022
Thanks for visiting and leaving such a great review! Come back and see us again soon!