About Tennessee Shine Company Pigeon Forge
The Pigeon Forge store is the one to pick if watching the still matters to you. The company's page invites you to watch the magic happen at the active still in the back, so there is a little show with the sampling.
What you can do here
The Pigeon Forge page lists moonshine and wine tastings, plus a bourbon tasting you can add on. It is also a shop for shine and other spirits, so you can compare flavors at the counter and walk out with a gift or two. The store is just off the busy Parkway at 3435 Teaster Lane, which keeps you out of the worst of the traffic.
Hours and phone
The posted hours are Monday through Thursday 10am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 11pm, and Sunday 11am to 9pm. The phone is 865-366-3204, and it is smart to call if you are visiting during a holiday or a big event weekend.
The lineup
Tennessee Shine Company makes Tennessee moonshine in many flavors, from Straight Off the Still to fruit, dessert and spiced varieties, along with flavored whiskeys and bourbon. The product page lists the full range, and the staff can steer you toward what you like if you describe your usual drink.
How tastings work
The company's pages promise moonshine tastings at each store. They do not publish a tasting price, and the age rule is not spelled out, so expect to show ID and be 21 or older. Ask when you arrive what is included.
Pairing it with the neighborhood
Teaster Lane is also where Junction 35 Spirits has its Pigeon Forge distillery and restaurant, so a lot of visitors compare notes between the two. If you want the full picture of how different two distilleries can feel, do one in the afternoon and the other with dinner. See also the Gatlinburg store if you are also spending time downtown.
Making the stop count
A good way to use a tasting counter is to start with the flavors you already know you like, then try one that sounds odd. The staff will usually tell you which is a crowd favorite. Take a minute to look over the merchandise wall before you leave, since the shot glasses and shirts are an easy souvenir for people back home who will never taste the moonshine.
Before you taste
You need to be 21 or older to sample, and you should plan for a designated driver or a rideshare afterward. Samples are small, but the proof is not.
Good to know
- Be 21 or older to taste.
- Bourbon tasting is an add-on.
- Hours differ by day, so check before a Sunday visit.