Ole Smoky Distilleries continued reign as probably the most visited distillery on the planet for 2023.
In line with on-premise visitors counters, the 4 Ole Smoky Tennessee distillery locations welcomed greater than FIVE million guests final yr, topping all their largest rivals by vital trade margins.
Ole Smoky’s The Holler in Gatlinburg welcomed 2.2 million guests, The Barrelhouse in Gatlinburg welcomed 1.1 million guests, Pigeon Forge’s distillery, The Barn, welcomed 1.3 million guests, and Nashville’s sixth & Peabody welcomed over 700,000 guests in 2023.
“We at Ole Smoky are repeatedly pleased with our standing as probably the most visited distillery on the planet,” says Robert Corridor, CEO, Ole Smoky Distillery.
“At our distilleries, we don’t simply concentrate on crafting high-quality spirits, however unforgettable experiences the place innovation in taste, occasions, and stay music meet our age-old traditions of the Smoky Mountains. We hope to proceed spreading this pleasure and to see many new guests from around the globe in 2024.”
Based in 2010, Ole Smoky is the primary federally licensed moonshine distillery in East Tennessee with roots tracing again over 100 years in the past. By honoring the many years outdated custom of moonshine making with century-old household recipes from the early settlers of the Smoky Mountains, Ole Smoky continues to carry their constant title as probably the most visited distillery on the planet and has earned quite a few awards reflecting their standing in 2023, together with PRpercentF the Journal Distillery of the Yr, Shanken Communications’ Influence Sizzling Model and Blue Chip Awards in addition to recognition on the Inc. 5000 Record. The distillery’s progress previously 13 years has led to now, with 4 distilleries throughout Tennessee, a premium Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey line, James Ownby Reserve, greater than 25 artistic moonshine flavors, and 17 creative flavored whiskies distributed and accessible for buy throughout america.
Ole Smoky is the main craft distiller within the U.S. and the No. 1 promoting moonshine model on the planet. Annually, Ole Smoky continues to remain on the forefront of the spirits trade by introducing modern, distinctive, and high quality merchandise showcased in its 4 distilleries like Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Pink Lemonade Moonshine, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Moonshine and Moonshine Mandarins in 2023, in addition to sustaining the success of the model’s premium line, James Ownby Reserve. Along with their concentrate on product innovation and high quality, Ole Smoky credit a good portion of their success to the colourful ambiance, hospitable workers, and thrilling occasions and promotions. For instance, the celebration of Nationwide Moonshine Week permits them to honor the heritage of moonshine and introduce the spirit to a worldwide viewers in artistic methods.
Every Ole Smoky distillery location consists of working stills and fermentation tanks and an expansive customer expertise, together with self-guided excursions, moonshine and whiskey tastings, stay music, and enormous retail outlets that includes Ole Smoky moonshine, whiskey, attire, equipment, giftware, and meals merchandise. And, for customers that may’t make it to one of many firm’s distillery places, Ole Smoky Moonshine and Whiskey will be present in all 50 states and over 20 international locations around the globe the place liquor is bought.
