About Tennessee Shine Company Sevierville
If you are heading into the Smokies from Interstate 40, this is the easiest Tennessee Shine Company stop to catch. The company's page says it is conveniently off Exit 407 on the way to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, and it calls this the largest store in the chain.
What stands out
The Sevierville page highlights an active still that you can see if you are curious how the shine is made. The store also carries branded merchandise such as hats, shirts and shot glasses. That makes it a good place to pick up a souvenir before you reach the busier Parkway towns.
Hours and contact
The address is 1424 Winfield Dunn Parkway. Posted hours are Monday through Thursday 10am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 10pm, and Sunday 10am to 8pm. The phone is 865-366-2854.
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 They do not publish a tasting price, and the age rule is not spelled out, so expect to show ID and be 21 or older.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.
A good first or last stop
Because it is so close to the interstate, a lot of travelers use it as a first stop on arrival day or a last one on the way home. If you plan to buy bottles for the trip, remember that you do not want to open them in the car, and pack them where they will not rattle. Compare it with the Tennessee Legend stores on the same road, which also do free sips.
Making the stop count
With a big store comes a big shelf, so give yourself a few minutes to look around before choosing. The still in the back is a good conversation starter, especially for kids or non-drinkers in your group who want something to look at. Sampling is for adults, but the merchandise and the equipment are fun for everyone.
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.