If you’re headed to Gatlinburg and want to experience the real taste of Tennessee, Smoky Tours offers one of the most memorable small-group tasting tours in the Smoky Mountains. Our Wine & Shine walking tour includes VIP access to top distilleries and a winery, where you’ll enjoy private tastings and specialty pours you won’t get on your own. We take you behind the scenes and straight to the best of the best.
Tennessee Shine Co.
Home to bold Southern flavors, this stop delivers everything from clean traditional moonshine to inventive dessert-style flavors.
What You’ll Taste:
- Locally made moonshine
- Straight bourbons, whiskey and a variety of flavors (coffee bourbon is Jenn’s fav!)
- 135 proof straight off the still moonshine
- Hand crafted moonshine cocktails
Why We Love It:
Our tour includes VIP tasting perks, including pours and flavor varieties not typically offered to walk-in guests. This is one of the most fun stops on the tour.
Sugarlands Distilling Co.
Known nationally for its award-winning moonshine and signature Sippin’ Creams, Sugarlands offers a mix of flavor, history, and craft in every glass.
What You’ll Taste:
- Moonshine tasting
- Appalachian Sippin’ Creams
- Hand Crafted Cocktails /Mocktails
Why We Love It:
Our guests get exclusive tasting access and a guided experience through some of their most unique offerings—no long lines or crowded counters.
Smokin’ Banjo Winery
A charming escape tucked away from the crowds, this boutique winery is a refreshing stop that balances sparkling wines, fruit-forward blends, hard ciders and even frozen wine slushies.
What You’ll Taste:
- Sparkling Wines, Sweet Tennessee wines, and Hard Ciders
- Local reds and whites
- Seasonal specialties
Why We Love It:
This is the only winery in Gatlinburg that offers sparkling wine!
About the Tour
Our Wine & Shine Walking Tour is a guided small-group experience through Gatlinburg’s best tasting spots. Whether you’re celebrating or just curious, this tour gives you priority access, VIP tastings, and a fun, relaxed way to enjoy the Smokies.
Perfect for:
- Couples
- Friends’ trips
- Bachelorette parties
- First-time visitors
- Anyone who wants an easy, curated tasting day
How to Book
Public group tours can be booked online, and private tours are available as well.
Email: SmokyTours@gmail.com
Call or text Jenn directly: 865-202-1612
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