We all have that one person in our lives that just loves whiskey -- and if you’re lucky, you have more than one friend that comes to mind. The holidays are here, and if you have yet to grab a gift for your whiskey-obsessed friend(s),...
Imagine the most conservative, Southern Baptist grandma you can think of (and if you’re from the south, this shouldn’t be hard -- it may be your own grandmother). You’ve never seen her take a drink in your life, yet here you are, face-to-face with a...
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...
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...