Sevierville spirits tasting and lunch: Walking tour with tastings

Taste your way through Sevierville's local spirits without the bus ride

A walking spirits tasting tour in Sevierville pairs locally distilled whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, vodka, tequila, wine and cider with a full sit-down lunch at Junction 35, all within a single walkable area. The guide handles the route and timing so you move between four stops on foot, sampling at each one and learning the flavors and process behind each spirit. Valid photo ID is required for all tastings. Minimum age is 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tasting tour with lunch in Sevierville

• Hosted spirits tasting at Junction 35
• Sit-down lunch at Junction 35 Spirits
• Tasting at Tennessee Homemade wines and ciders
• Moonshine tasting at Smith Creek Moonshine

The experience

The tour kicks off at Junction 35 Spirits with a VIP-style tasting of their moonshines, vodkas, bourbon and whiskeys: a first stop designed to set the tone and get the group comfortable right away. You'll learn about the flavors and local spirit culture as you sample, then stay at the same location for a sit-down lunch where you choose one entrée from the Smoky Tours menu. Pulled pork sandwich with honey bourbon BBQ, fried or grilled chicken club, classic burger, smoked wings, and house salad are the usual favorites, and dietary swaps including gluten-free buns and vegetarian options are available.

From there, the walking route takes you to Tennessee Homemade for a tasting of award-winning local wines and ciders: a deliberate shift in pace after the spirits, easygoing and flavorful, with a strong VIP discount on anything you want to take home. The final stop is Smith Creek Moonshine, where you finish with bold, fun moonshine tastings that let you compare favorites and grab souvenirs before the tour wraps. Water is included throughout. Sodas, tea and other drinks are available for purchase. The entire experience runs about three and a half hours, all on foot within the same walkable area of Sevierville.

Your guide is there to handle the details (the route, the timing, the introductions at each stop), so you can relax and discover new favorites. Tour guests also receive VIP treatment and select discounts at the participating locations beyond what's already built into the tasting stops. A valid, government-issued photo ID is required at every tasting. Expired IDs will not be accepted.

What’s included

• A full sit-down lunch with your choice of entrée at Junction 35 Spirits.
• tastings of locally distilled whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, vodka and tequila plus Tennessee wines, ciders and exclusive cocktail pairings at three separate stops.
• water throughout the tour.
• VIP discounts at participating locations.
• a live English-speaking guide who handles the route and timing.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Smoky Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste multiple spirits and wines on foot in one afternoon. All stops are walkable, so you'll spend your time tasting rather than traveling between locations.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What spirits and wines do I get to taste on this Sevierville tour?

The tour features tastings of locally distilled whiskey, bourbon, moonshine, vodka and tequila, plus Tennessee wines, ciders and exclusive cocktail pairings. You'll sample at Junction 35 Spirits, Tennessee Homemade and Smith Creek Moonshine across the three tasting stops.

Is lunch included in the Sevierville spirits tasting tour?

Yes, a full sit-down lunch at Junction 35 Spirits is included. You choose one entrée from the Smoky Tours menu: pulled pork sandwich, chicken club, burger, smoked wings or house salad are the standard options, and vegetarian and gluten-free swaps are available.

Do I need to drive between the tasting stops?

No. All four stops are set up as a walking experience within the same convenient location in Sevierville, so you move between tastings on foot with no driving between stops.

What do I need to bring to the spirits tasting tour?

A valid, government-issued photo ID is required to taste at every stop. Expired IDs will not be accepted. You must be at least 21 years old to participate.

How long does the Sevierville spirits and lunch tour take?

The tour runs about three and a half hours from start to finish, including all tastings, the sit-down lunch and time at each of the four stops.

What VIP perks do tour guests receive?

Tour guests get VIP treatment and select discounts at the participating tasting locations: particularly strong discounts at Tennessee Homemade on wines and ciders you want to purchase and take home.