Distillery

Ole Smoky Whiskey

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Ole Smoky is a Tennessee-based brand/distillery known for modern reinterpretations of the Appalachian moonshine tradition: it produces jarred moonshine, a wide range of flavored whiskeys and aged whiskey bottles. The company operates production sites and retail locations in East Tennessee and has national distribution across the United States.
moonshine flavored whiskey Tennessee bourbon spirits producer / craft distillery
Producer range

Producer range Ole Smoky Whiskey

Spirit categories

moonshine flavored whiskey Tennessee bourbon spirits producer / craft distillery

Representative products

Whisky Mango Habanero 70cl - Ole Smoky Whiskey Whisky Peanut Butter 70cl - Ole Smoky Whiskey Whisky Salty Caramel 70cl - Ole Smoky Whiskey

Raw materials

corn (mais) rye (segale) barley (orzo)

Casks and ageing vessels

charred new American oak barrels
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Artisanal production in Tennessee facilities; for some commemorative bottles (e.g., Ole Smoky 153) the use of pot stills is declared. The range includes both unaged spirits (moonshine) and aged whiskeys as well as flavored whiskeys, to which flavorings and food colorings are added where specified.

Distillation

Pot still for some expressions (e.g., Ole Smoky 153); production and bottling declared as 'distilled & bottled by Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC'.

Ageing

Some expressions (e.g., Tennessee Straight Bourbon / James Ownby Reserve) are aged in barrels; a cited example is 4 years of aging for the Tennessee Straight Bourbon reported by the company, and filtration according to the Lincoln County Process for certain expressions.

Producer history Ole Smoky Whiskey

Ole Smoky (Ole Smoky Distillery LLC) was founded in 2010 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee; it is known as the first legally recognized distillery in East Tennessee after changes to state distilling laws. Over the years the brand expanded its range from moonshine to flavored whiskey lines, bourbon and RTD products (from 2016 onward), opening multiple sites/distilleries in Tennessee including The Holler, The Barrelhouse, The Barn and 6th & Peabody.

Production philosophy

The company states it honors the Appalachian moonshine tradition with a creative, accessible approach: recipes inspired by the past combined with innovative flavors and products designed both for on-site consumption (distilleries, tours, tastings) and for national distribution.

Territory

East Tennessee (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Nashville) with national distribution in the United States and an international presence in selected markets.

Awards and recognitions

Appearances in lists and company recognitions (e.g., Inc. 5000 — included for 2020-2023) and industry awards cited by the company; specifically, Ole Smoky Peanut Butter Whiskey received 10 international awards in its first year of distribution (2020) according to company communications.

Ole Smoky Whiskey

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