When life throws us lemons, we don’t mind; we just use them to make the most refreshing lemonade cocktails! Lemonade is the ultimate summer drink, bringing back childhood memories of homemade lemonade stalls. It’s one drink that crosses generations and never goes out of fashion. Now,...
When it comes to alcohol, Tennessee is no stranger to legal highs and lows. Our predecessors started distilling moonshine and whiskey centuries ago, and over time, our state has developed its own distinctive Tennessee whiskey. While the original distillers excelled at their craft, the government...
If you love getting out in nature, driving past breathtaking scenery, and exploring the great outdoors by car or motorcycle, then the Tail of the Dragon must be on your radar. This famous road is arguably one of the country’s finest drives, taking you through...
Cal F. Johnson is undoubtedly a Tennessee legend, but we’re proud to claim him as our homegrown hero in East Tennessee. But who was Cal F Johnson, and why do we celebrate him? What legacy has he left behind? And how does Old Tennessee Distilling...
We're used to seeing scenes of gun fights, mobsters, and underground nightclubs in movies set during the Prohibition. The names of gangsters involved in organized crime are well-known: Al Capone, Bugs Moran, and Machine Gun Kelly. But what were speakeasies? When Prohibition laws took effect in...
While many of us think of prancing leprechauns, lucky three-leafed clovers, and copious amounts of beer drinking during St. Patrick's Day celebrations, do you know the day's true origins? It may surprise you, but St. Paddy’s day was initially a Catholic feast day, first observed...
There aren’t many festive drinks that have inspired a riot. No, this isn’t a history of the Molotov Cocktail; we’re talking all things eggnog. If you had three seconds to name a holiday-season drink ubiquitous at this time of year, chances are you would yell, “Eggnog!”...
What do pickles on your burger, peaches in syrup at a summer picnic, nails in your toolkit, and your favorite moonshine all have in common? They are all stored in Mason Jars. So, in honor of National Mason Jar Day on November 30th, let’s demonstrate...
Independence Day is just around the corner- we can smell the grill and picture the fireworks now! No matter what part of the United States you live in, there are all kinds of traditions for the Fourth of July, but in East Tennessee, you can...