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December 5th, 1933, also known as National Repeal Day, marks the day that the U.S. officially repealed the alcohol Prohibition law which allowed Americans to consume, sell, and purchase alcohol after 13 dry years.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...
As you’ve probably noticed by now, we’ve taken the plunge and rebranded, changing our name from Thunder Road Distillery to Old Tennessee Distilling Company. We are so excited about this step and this new chapter for our distillery. But don’t worry - our drinks and...
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...
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...
Have you ever wondered what the most-loved liquor in your state is? Last year, a social drinking app called BARTRENDr found out by surveying 700,000 of its users to determine the most popular type of liquor in every state. If you’re a Tennessean, it won’t...