Old Tennessee Distilling Co.: Moonshine, Whiskey & Tennessee Spirits in Kodak

Old Tennessee Distilling Co. is a craft distillery in Kodak, Tennessee, located at 3605 Outdoor Sportsman Place near Interstate 40. The distillery produces a range of Tennessee spirits, including moonshine, whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, and other specialty spirits, with free tastings available daily.

About Old Tennessee Distilling Co.

Old Tennessee Distilling Co. traces its history to 2014, when it opened as Thunder Road Distillery in Kodak. In 2019, it became Old Tennessee Distilling Company, with a focus on farm-to-bottle spirits inspired by Tennessee’s history and local ingredients.

The distillery produces a broad selection of spirits, including traditional moonshine, whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and flavored moonshines. Its Tennessee Frost Moonshine, for example, is made with heirloom corn grown in East Tennessee and bottled at 100 proof.

For guests who enjoy knowing how things are made, Old Tennessee Distilling Co. also offers distillery tours. The experience gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the production process, meet members of the distilling team, sample house-made spirits, and browse the on-site store.

Why Guests Love It

• A behind-the-scenes experience: Distillery tours provide a closer look at how Tennessee spirits are produced.
• Free tastings: Guests can sample the distillery’s spirits before deciding what they would like to purchase.
• A wide spirit selection: The lineup goes beyond moonshine to include whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and specialty liqueurs.
• A convenient stop off I-40: Its Kodak location makes it particularly practical for guests traveling toward or away from the Smoky Mountains.
• Take-home bottles: The on-site store offers guests a chance to purchase spirits they enjoyed during their tasting.
• A taste of East Tennessee: The distillery emphasizes local ingredients, Tennessee history, and traditional distilling techniques throughout its products and visitor experience.

Insider Tips

Consider taking the distillery tour. If your group is interested in the process behind the spirits, the tour provides more context than simply stopping in for a tasting. The distillery describes its tours as an opportunity to learn about the production process and meet its distillers.

Start with the free tastings. Old Tennessee Distilling Co. offers complimentary tastings, making it easier to explore unfamiliar moonshine, whiskey, and other spirits before choosing a bottle.

Check out the Dumplin Creek selections. The distillery produces more than 15 flavors of Dumplin Creek Moonshine, alongside its other Tennessee spirits. The available selection can change, so ask about current offerings when you arrive.

Current posted hours: The official site currently lists 10 AM–9 PM Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–10 PM Friday–Saturday, and 10 AM–7 PM Sunday. Check the official site before visiting for holiday or seasonal changes.

Address: 3605 Outdoor Sportsman Place, Kodak, TN 37764.

Plan transportation responsibly. This is an adult tasting experience involving spirits. If your group plans to sample, designate a driver or arrange transportation rather than driving after drinking.

Make it a route stop. Because Old Tennessee Distilling Co. is close to I-40 and positioned between the Knoxville area and the Smokies, it can work particularly well as a stop at the beginning or end of a Smoky Mountain day trip.

Stay Hello Sunshine Tip

For guests at Sunshine Around the Bend, Old Tennessee Distilling Co. can be a worthwhile stop when your plans take you toward Kodak or along I-40. Enjoy the tasting responsibly, then return to the cabin and settle into a slower evening among the trees, perhaps with time on the wraparound deck or around the private patio fire table.