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...
As a distilling company, we love our moonshine, and we’re proud of the process and results every day. We drink moonshine in celebration, to handle a long day’s work, and for just about any other reason. We love explaining the distilling process and giving information...
Every year on April 9th we celebrate one of the most loved and well-known drinks - the Gin and Tonic. This simple cocktail only requires a few ingredients but is always a favorite. Today we’re sharing with you the history of this classic drink, how...
December 5th, 1933, also known as National Repeal Day, marks the day that the U.S. officially repealed the alcohol Prohibition law which allowed Americans to consume, sell, and purchase alcohol after 13 dry years. In 1920, Congress passed the 18th Amendment which banned the production,...
June is a month full of sunshine, beach trips, and drinks with good friends. What better time to celebrate National Bourbon Day than on June 14th? Bourbon and America have a long history together. Here at Old Tennessee Distilling Company, we love our Bourbon, even...
In 2019, there’s never a time that we can’t get a drink. In East Tennessee, we have to wait until 10 am on Sundays to buy, but that’s about it. This was not always the case, though. Let’s take a look back at what some...