Pigeon Forge: Moonshine, Whiskey & Wine Tasting Tour

Summary

Sip sweet tennessee wines taste moonshine with locals ride in comfort

You’ll ride in comfort through Pigeon Forge with local hosts who know their spirits — sampling Tennessee moonshine, whiskey, and sweet wines along the way. Enjoy a proper Southern lunch (no bagged sandwiches), meet folks who’ve been distilling for generations, and laugh more than you’d expect. If you want to taste real Appalachian flavor with people who care about sharing it, this is your day.

What’s the experience like?

“You gotta try the pumpkin spice — don’t knock it till you do,” Mike grinned as he poured a tiny glass of something clear and suspiciously strong. That was about five minutes after we’d all piled into the van outside the Islands of Pigeon Forge, still shaking off the morning chill. Jenn handed out bottled water (she’s practical like that), but honestly, I was more focused on the sweet, yeasty smell hanging around the first distillery. It reminded me of my grandma’s kitchen when she’d bake bread — except here it hits you with a sharp kick right behind your eyes.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much on a day trip in Pigeon Forge. Mike and Jenn know everyone — or at least it feels that way. At our lunch stop (which wasn’t some sad sandwich situation, thank god), Jenn told us how they ended up moving here after visiting “just like y’all.” The food was heavy in that comforting Southern way: crispy fried chicken, cornbread that crumbled just right, and something green I still can’t name. Afterward, we tried Tennessee wines — sweeter than I’m used to, but there’s this peach one I keep thinking about. It tasted like summer and porch swings.

The last stop was what Mike called “the real deal.” A backwoods-style moonshine place run by a family who’s been at it for generations. The guy behind the counter had hands stained from berries (he said he’d been making blackberry shine since sunrise). We sampled flavors from apple pie to something that burned all the way down — 135 proof, if you’re counting. There was a lot of laughter; maybe the moonshine helped. Or maybe it was just being around people who genuinely love this town and want you to love it too.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine, moonshine, and local cuisine tour

• Meet inside Islands of Pigeon Forge
• Visit favorite distillery for spirit samples
• Sample vodka, moonshine, and whiskey
• Enjoy an amazing fresh lunch
• Visit winery with sweet and dry wines
• Sample Tennessee wines and moonshines
• Explore backwoods style moonshine distillery

Top questions

Is lunch included on this Pigeon Forge moonshine tour?

Yes, a fresh Southern-style lunch is included during the experience.

Are alcoholic beverages part of the tasting tour?

Yes, tastings of moonshine, whiskey, vodka, and wine are all included.

Does this day trip include transportation?

Yes, private transportation in a luxury van or limo bus is provided throughout.

Do I need to bring ID for tastings?

Yes, you must have a valid government-issued photo ID to participate in alcohol tastings.

Can large groups book this private wine & moonshine tour?

Yes; if your group is large or dates are sold out, contact the hosts directly to arrange booking.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted during the experience.

How many stops are there for tastings?

You’ll visit multiple locations including at least one distillery and one winery/moonshine spot with over 36 flavors available.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup at Pigeon Forge’s Island area in a private luxury van or limo bus with Mike and Jenn as your guides. You’ll get bottled water along the way (trust me — needed!), sample grain-to-bottle spirits like vodka, whiskey, and moonshine at local distilleries (ID required), enjoy tastings of Tennessee wines both sweet and dry depending on your mood, plus sit down for a real Southern lunch before heading back happy and full.