History

Ole Smoky Distillery is located in the Smoky Mountains and has for more than a century been part of the region's moonshine tradition. According to their history, it all began before laws allowed moonshine to be produced legally in the USA; subsequently the first federally licensed distillery in Gatlinburg was established, and Ole Smoky has over the years evolved into a broad portfolio of moonshine and whiskey. The brand emphasizes its heritage and tradition of craftsmanship, including classic flavors such as Apple Pie, Lemon Drop, and Peach Moonshine, while continuing to innovate products and flavors. Their history also describes a network of distilleries and experiences in East Tennessee, including Holler in Gatlinburg and other visitor sites, as well as cross-cutting connections to Tennessee culture through partnerships and locations.

Production / Manufacturing

Ole Smoky produces both moonshine and whiskey with a focus on authentic Southern tradition and craftsmanship. One of their news items is TN Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which is aged in barrels for 4 years and true to Tennessee tradition. James Ownby Reserve is produced through charcoal filtration after the Lincoln County Process and aged in virgin American charred oak barrels; this whiskey is presented in two versions: a standard edition and a Small Batch version. The Small Batch edition is highlighted as produced in small batches and has a higher proof, including 103 proof as part of the Small Batch edition. Ole Smoky also describes a range of other whiskey-flavoured products and moonshine-flavoured whiskeys, including various flavors and creams in their whiskey lineup.

Products / Whisky Series

• Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey – barrel-aged for 4 years (TN Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the latest premium product).
• James Ownby Reserve – Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Charcoal filtered using the Lincoln County Process and aged in virgin American charred oak barrels; 94 proof (47% ABV).
• James Ownby Reserve – Small Batch – distillery-exclusive edition; 103 proof; aged in small batches and described as a special edition of James Ownby Reserve.
• Flavoured whiskey range in the Ole Smoky lineup: Blackberry Whiskey, Mint Chocolate Chip Whiskey, Mango Habanero Whiskey, Salty Caramel Whiskey and more as part of their Whiskey Favorites.
• Their embellished and branded products also include Moonshine variants and related beverages, but the main focus in the whiskey space is Tennessee Straight Bourbon and the James Ownby Reserve series as well as the small-batch versions.

Visits / Experiences

Ole Smoky runs several distilleries and experiential sites in East Tennessee and around Gatlinburg and Nashville, including Holler in Gatlinburg, Barrelhouse in Gatlinburg, and The Barn in Pigeon Forge. In addition, there are tours and tastings at the distilleries, where regular and premium tasting sessions can be experienced for a fee. Their locations also offer opportunities to purchase products directly at the distilleries or through partner platforms such as Reservebar.

Philosophy

Their message emphasizes a sense of community and shared stories around the moonshine tradition: "We are among friends here who have moonshine stories and traditions of their own. We are proud to share ours." Ole Smoky highlights a heritage of craftsmanship and quality, while acknowledging and celebrating innovation through new products and flavors as well as experiences and accessibility through their own and partner distribution channels.

Notes

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