Top Rated Wine and Shine Walking Tour

Overview

Check out our reviews! This is an experience not offered like any other and cannot be experienced the same way on your own. Visit multiple distilleries...not just one! We created this tour to share our passion of local (SMALL BUSINESS) moonshine and wine locations!

People love this tour because you will be visiting as friends! From private VIP backstage to sampling, its all included!

I will be showing you real life working stills and getting behind the scenes where people can't go. You will be treated as VIP guests at all the locations we visit.

During our walk we will have a couple of stopping points where we will go over the fun (NOT DRY) history and tidbits of moonshine and of course talk about "how the old-timers did it".

This tour will be action packed for the full 3 hours you are with me with the goal of trying different wines and over 15 different flavors of all proofs and even a moonshine cocktail!

City: Gatlinburg

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $48.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $48.00

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What's Included

Your ticket purchase includes tastings at each location we visit along with a special moonshine cocktail!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for individuals that cannot walk at a moderate pace for a minimum of 0.7 miles
Not recommended for individuals that cannot stand for a period of up to 3 hours
Not recommended for individuals traveling with persons under 21 years old
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Tennessee Shine Company - Gatlinburg

Here we we will have an amazing tasting from flavors that will run from 35 proof cream based all the way to 135 proof 'off the still' moonshine.

Little Bear Winery

After a short walk, we go to an AMAZING winery where you will have a true VIP experience and sample many different types of wine.

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Our last stop will feature an exclusive to our tour behind the scenes tour of a working distillery from a knowledgeable guide. If that isn't good enough we will also give our guests the opportunity to sample actual moonshine cocktails. After that, we will be doing our last moonshine flight tasting. Its an experience not to be missed

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (386)

Bud B

Feb 2019

Michael and Jennifer are excellent tour guides who are very knowledgeable about Gatlinburg and each distillery on the tour. The tour itself is a blast. Each stop has around 13 tastings which are delicious and you truly get a behind the scenes look at how the moonshine is made. Just be sure to eat a big meal prior to the tour. Our group had never been to Gatlinburg, so this tour was an excellent way to get to know the city.

Jesi C

Jan 2019

I had never been to Gatlinburg and wasn't sure what to expect. I also had never been on a moonshine tour so this was adventurous! I booked a tour with Michael and Jennifer because it seemed like a cool thing to do solo where I thought I would get a little history as well. I went alone but made some awesome friends along the way. Before the tour Michael gave instructions on what to bring, where to meet and other details of the tour. The tour starts out meeting in front of the Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery in the "Holler". We chatted a couple minutes introducing ourselves and then we were on to the first tasting. We started in the "still" and learned a little history of moonshine making. This was pretty interesting to see as I had only ever had illegal moonshine! Next we headed over to the tasting room. The group waited while Michael and Jennifer checked us in (about a minute as they skip the line). We were then served about a .25 oz of 12-15 different types of moonshine including a pickle! Some that are only available at that location. I had never had it so I appreciated the fact that the bartender gave a brief description of each before we tried them. We were able to pass if we didn't think we could handle it. He was very comical and made silly comments during the tasting which was very entertaining. When we were all finished we had the opportunity to shop (with a 10% discount) or use the restroom. Michael moved us along to make sure we got to see and do as much as we could in our short 3 hour tour. The next stop was the Old Smoky Whiskey Distillery referred to as the "Barrelhouse". This one was even better! We tried another 12-15 tastings but this time it was whiskey. Same sarcasm and explanation from the bartender and at the end he even gave us a couple extra tastings since we were a part of Michael and Jennifer's group. Again we got to shop and received 10% off plus whatever other deal they were offering. Our next and final stop was at Suglarlands Distilling Company. This is another barn-style distillery where we took a behind-the-scenes tour with Connie. He explained firsthand how they make their products. Over 20,000 jars a week! Everything is made right there. I was amazed at that. We actually first grabbed a drink in the back where they offer everything from bloody mary's to coffee drinks to other blended cocktails. There was live music and a great atmosphere to hang out at but Connie was waiting. He showed us everything in back and gave the history of the Sugarland name. Ask him how they picked it! He was a great addition to the tour. Reminds you of the guys on "moonshiners". After the tour we did the tasting, another 12-15 .25 oz pours of whiskey and moonshine. More shopping at discount and then another blended cocktail. Something I noticed about this tour was that our tour guides were not only knowledgeable but they seemed to cut the line everywhere, have little extras thrown our way and have tons of recommendations for other things to do in Gatlinburg. After the tour our group actually all went to eat at a Mexican place nearby. The name escapes me and I think it may have had to do with the amount of moonshine and whiskey I consumed. Bottom line: Book this tour!

arlenew2017

Jan 2019

I had loads of fun and learned about how moonshine is made right in downtown Gatlinburg. Mike and Jennifer really know and love the area, and it shows! As a travel agent, I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.