As the weather gets colder, there’s no better drink to warm you up on chilly nights than whiskey. Or is it ‘whisky’? You’ve likely seen it spelled both ways, and if you’re American, you probably just stick the extra ‘e’ in for good measure. But...
Often times, lovers of whiskey will lump bourbon and whiskey into the same category when discussing their favorite grain-mash spirit. Many of us have heard the old saying “all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon.” But what exactly does that mean? What...
This summer has been the 5th hottest on record here in Tennessee, and as everyone knows, there’s no better way to beat the heat than with a cold, refreshing drink. And thanks to Tennessee’s long summers, there’s even more time to enjoy some great summer...
With its long and rich history in our region, we East Tennesseans love our moonshine. Coupled with its delicious taste, it is something our state is known for and takes pride in. However -- like anything deep in tradition -- no matter how much we...
Here at Old Tennessee Distilling Company, we may be known for our whiskey and moonshine -- but we make more than just that. We offer several other spirits distilled on site at our Kodak, Tennessee distillery, including vodka, rye, gin, and of course, rum. Our...
The history of moonshine in the United States is deeply rooted in Appalachia and East Tennessee. In fact, the history of East Tennessee is almost synonymous with moonshine. Moonshining became a legitimate trade when the U.S. placed a tax on the sale of alcohol. In...
Moonshine, corn whiskey, and white whiskey -- what’s the difference? “Clear whiskey” has been taking the liquor world by storm over the past 5 years, and there is a lot of misinformation when it comes to the differences between these spirits, so we’re here to...
At Thunder Road Distillery we strive to produce the highest quality moonshine, rum, vodka, gin, and whiskey in East Tennessee. Located off of exit 407 in Kodak, Tennessee, Thunder Road Distillery is a popular destination for people traveling to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. At...
The best way to enjoy a fine whiskey is to properly taste it — a process that involves all of your senses. Stick with us as we go over all the basic techniques needed to appreciate the many facets of whiskey. Then, find out how...