About Junction 35 Spirits Sevierville
Between outlet bags, this is a good place to sit down. The Sevierville Junction 35 is at Tanger Outlets, and the official site says both of its locations feature a distillery and a full-service restaurant.
What is on the shelf
The spirits list covers bourbon, rye, whiskey, moonshine, vodka, gin, tequila and rum. That range is the draw if your group includes people who do not love moonshine. The distillery page describes handcrafted spirits, and the footer notes membership in the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. The official pages do not describe a tasting program or tours, so call (865) 409-5841 before you go.
Hours
The Sevierville distillery is open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 7pm. The kitchen and bar run 11am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and 11am to 7pm on Sundays. These are earlier closing times than in Pigeon Forge, so do not plan on a late visit here.
Where it is
The address is 1645 Parkway, Suite 685, in the Tanger Outlets complex. Outlet parking is free, which helps, but weekend and holiday crowds can stretch the walk. Time your stop for the middle of a shopping day, so you are not carrying heavy bags to a table.
Compared with Pigeon Forge
The Pigeon Forge location is on the Mountain Mile and stays open later. Sevierville is more convenient if you are shopping, heading into the park from the north, or coming off the interstate.
Making the stop count
Treat this as a shopping-day lunch with a bonus. Browse the bottles, order a meal, and keep your bags in the car or at your feet. Because hours here close earlier than in Pigeon Forge, check the posted times before you plan a late dinner. If you are staying in a cabin, a bottle bought here is a handy way to stock the kitchen before the drive up the mountain.
If you are traveling with someone who skips alcohol, the kitchen side of the building keeps them in the plan, so nobody has to wait outside while the rest of the group browses. Check the phone number above for current seating and wait times before a busy weekend.
Plan the ride home
Tastings are for guests 21 and older, and every spirit here is strong enough to catch you out. Pick a designated driver before you walk in, or plan on a rideshare or the trolley back to your cabin or hotel. Pours are small, but five or six of them add up faster than you expect.