Late 1700s - The Tail of the Dragon

The Deal family opened a small outpost/store near the North Carolina/Tennessee state line. Known as Deal’s Gap, this mountain pass stretch of road eventually became US 129, but is best known as the Tail of the Dragon. With 318 curves in 11 miles, Tail of the Dragon is considered by many as one of the world’s best motorcycling and sports car roads. Old Tennessee Distilling Company’s Tail of the Dragon Tequilas offer the same “Grab Life by the Tail” thrills as its namesake.