Big Machine Distillery

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Sue was running the show and was fantastic. She was slammed late in the day and handled it beautifully. I'd been to their place in Nashville before but never to the distillery; we got there too late for a tour and tasting (fyi, they won't start that after 4pm..) so we did a whisky flight and a bourbon flight. All were truly very good! It's a beautiful drive out there as well. Wish we'd gotten there sooner; there is a table out front which would be great to enjoy on a nice day. Definitely recco! read more

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Melinda W.

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Super friendly. A variety of spirits. Informative about their products. The drink pouches are amazing.

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Last tasting at 3 pm and it was worth every minute. Loved Eali who shared tons of local history with my dad and I who visited on a whim one random Tuesday in spring. Definitely stop for a visit! Also picked up 3 bottles- gin, red corn bourbon, and Clayton James 90 proof that we're all delicious. Knowledgable, kind people selling a great product! read more

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Chad N.

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Amazing Experience at the Distillery! Had a fantastic time on the distillery tour -- Devon did an amazing job guiding us through the process! She was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the whole experience fun and memorable. The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. We also got to sample some great-tasting products -- each one unique and full of flavor. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great time and some quality spirits! Very chill vibe to hang out. The slushy machine is such a wonderful idea the Carmel apple drink was awesome! It's a little off the beaten path but so glad we stopped by. read more

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John H.

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Made a quick stop on our way back from Louisville. Friendly staff. We really enjoyed the TN whiskey, not so much the bourbon. Neat small craft distillery. Worthwhile place to visit. read more

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Traci C.

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Lynnville is a small town with a quaint town square and awesome burgers, so if you find yourself wanting to find more things to do in the area, you must visit this distillery. The staff were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. It's a cool stop off the beaten path. read more

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Mariah P.

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Such a great place to get some tastings. Rudy took us to the back to bottle our own whiskey and vodka. Then leads us back to the front to do the tastings. We tried whiskey, vodka, gin, 'shine, spiced rum and there premade old fashion. We also had a little picnic for after and sat outside at the picnic tables. Definitely a place to try. read more

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Kevin M.

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It's a little off the beaten path, but that doesn't take anything away from Tenn South Distillery. I only went for a tasting, which turned out to be excellent. The very-knowledgeable attendant took me through everything they offered. The single barrel and blended Whiskeys were the best, in my opinion. They also have a couple good gins and several unflavored and flavored moonshines. All-in-all, great trip! read more

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Robert K.

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Nice selection of their products. Tour is friendly. Facility is new compared to the old school distilleries. Great quality: Moon Shine, Both gins, Vodka and Whiskey Customer service during COVID was superb. I made my annual trip to the area and even though business was slow and reduced staff they provided superb service and products read more

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Pamela C.

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L O V E L O V E L O V E!!!!!!! Fantastic vibe!! Autumn and Trinity are so knowledgeable AND fun!!!! Strongly suggest the Staff Puck Cocktails!!!! read more

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Kendra H.

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Great service! Trinity and Rudy and Autumn were all very knowledgeable and an absolute joy! This may be a small distillery but what a punch it packs! Even though I have not been a vodka or gin person these were remarkable and the spiked pouches were perfectly balanced between flavor and not overly sweet. Well worth the visit and I will certainly be back!!! read more

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Diana H.

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Great selection for a $5 tasting including whiskey, gin, and moonshine. Friendly staff--Rudy took us through each pour and gave us a brief overview of the distillery. Located in a beautiful scenic area away from any crowds. read more

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Candace C.

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Friendly staff, delicious spirits to try and buy, fun tour. Definitely worth the visit!

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Terese J.

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The look of the place gives you an old time feel but a really cool old time feel. it's off the beating path which is extremely out of the way if you was doing a focus road trip. The atmosphere was homie and lax. If I would suggest one thing I would suggest they work on greeting customers while assisting others, just so everyone feels recognized, also maybe having an option for flights(shots of all flavors) for one set discounted price(they have shots but sold individually)instead of the tasting(which are really, really small). But for the most part cool place to visit. read more

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Ethan H.

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I agree completely with the previous reviewer of this distillery. My wife and I just completed a tour of distilleries all through Kentucky and Tennessee. We went to a bunch, and tour-wise, this was the absolute best! Sure, you can go through a Jim Beam or Jack Daniels 'cattle call' -- which feels more like a ride at Disney World than a first-hand look at how good whiskey is made. This, on the other hand, was incredibly informative, informal and fun. Tenn South was a bit off-the-beaten path. But well worth every minute of the detour. If you do a tour of the Bourbon Trail, do yourself a favor and go to Tennessee South. read more

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Debbie E.

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The TENN South Distillery has a very friendly staff, and a wonderful tasting selection. If you like moonshine stop by....! read more

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Nic O.

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Great place to hangout and have a good drink. Apple pie flavor is excellent! Corn whiskey is great too! Well worth the drive and very friendly staff. read more

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Christie B.

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This craft distillery is near the tiny town of Lynnville, and while it is indeed off the beaten path, it is well worth visiting. The building and interior are gorgeous: warm, cozy, and rich, and the main room overlooks the rolling misty green hills of Tennessee. Really beautiful little gem in the middle of the countryside. We got a personal tour from an employee, and one of the owners even dropped by to say hello and answer questions. What a unique and great experience it was. Instead of a big group tour, this was a personalized experience that was exactly what we wanted--a tour that fostered and encouraged a love and appreciation of quality distilled spirits on the micro level. We ended with a tasting of a variety of TennSouth's offerings, and ended up buying bottles of their All Purpose Shine and Clayton James whiskey. Great place! read more

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Liz J.

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We loved our visit to Tenn South! Had a great tour with the owner. Everyone was so welcoming. Got some great history of the area and the spirits they produce. We enjoyed the tasting and left with quite a few items! Definitely a great day-trip. read more

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Krystal K.

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I've been several times since they opened, but my last ended my trips. I was served mixers with mold floating in them in 3 straight cups. The "guide" laughed at each one. I love their blackberry and peach pie moonshines, but I'd rather drive 20 minutes to buy it from a liquor store than the 8 to buy it from the distillery because of the attitude of most of the employees. I've visited 10+ distilleries all over Tennessee and Kentucky and this is by far the bottom of the list for me. Their Clayton James whiskey isn't even close to something I would drink on a regular basis, but they tried to pressure me into buying it. I've yet to find someone who doesn't stink whiskey just because of the name of label actually enjoy it. read more

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Dominick D.

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Best alcohol production tour ever! I have been many places around the world for wine, whiskey and beer but this was the best experience I ever had. I rolled up by myself and was treated to a personal tour by the owner Clay. He gave ma almost 2 hours of his valuable time to explain everything in depth, answer my questions and show me an insider look at how his whiskey is made. He ever let me taste the product along the production cycle to see how it evolves into the final whiskey. His productions themselves are all amazing. The All Purpose Shine was like nothing I have ever experienced before in my life. Nothing like the Everclear I imagined...it had very nice corn flavor to it and went down nice and smooth. The trademark Clayton James was my favorite spirit I discovered on this trip and was my proudest find. In the end he let me taste any of the items I wanted and was extremely generous with his time. Above all I just loved spending time talking shop with Clay and getting a real down to Earth look at the business of owning and operating a distillery. Felt more like spending time with a friend than taking a spiritless tour at a big distillery. Anyone even close to this area needs to stop in and take a tour and enjoy this company's fine craft! read more

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Tom H.

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More then I was expecting! Tour was more informative then any distillery I've been to. This was the epitome of a craft distiller. Lots to taste, each bottle with a unique flavor and story. Very friendly and hospitable staff. Highly reccomend! read more

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We happen to stumble upon the best whiskey place with great flavor and taste of experience. You must stop by. Next time will bring the truck for a few barrels. Smelled wonderful and tastings were spectacular. Definitely search it out becauae it is not 5oo far off the beaten path. read more

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Crystal C.

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Amazing little home town distillery! The Clayton James corn whiskey was my husband's favorite but I went home with a bottle of peach shine myself. read more

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Ken M.

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The tour of this very small distillery was informative and thorough. The owners are very friendly. But the moonshine, whiskey and other spirits are not very good compared to other distilleries we have visited. Prices seemed high. We found much better moonshine in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and much better whiskey at Jack Daniels. Hopefully their products will improve with time. read more

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More info about Big Machine Distillery

1800 Abernathy Rd
Lynnville, TN 38472
Directions
(931) 527-0027
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http://www.bigmachinedistillery.com

Hours

What time does Big Machine Distillery open?

Big Machine Distillery opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Big Machine Distillery close?

Big Machine Distillery closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Big Machine Distillery is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Big Machine Distillery take credit cards?

Yes, Big Machine Distillery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Big Machine Distillery have a happy hour?

No, Big Machine Distillery does not have a happy hour.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Big Machine Distillery have bike parking?

Yes, Big Machine Distillery has bike parking.

Does Big Machine Distillery have parking?

Yes, Big Machine Distillery has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Big Machine Distillery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Big Machine Distillery is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Craft distillery making Clayton James Tennessee Whiskey, Abernathy Gin, All Mighty Moonshine, and Big Machine Vodka "The Smoothest Tasting Vodka, Period!" Voted "Best Distillery Tour in the South." Offers $5 distillery tours & tastings for anyone 21 years & older. Under 21 is free without tasting.

History

Established in 2011.

Created to distill the best hand crafted Tennessee Whiskey & Moonshine available. First bottling of aged Clayton James Tennessee whiskey was October of 2014.

Meet the Business Owner: Clayton C.

Clayton is an engineering process specialist by training. He decided to put his skills to work making craft whiskey and created Tenn South Distillery when changes to State law created the opportunity to build a craft distillery in Tennessee.

Review Highlights - Big Machine Distillery

“It's a little off the beaten path, but that doesn't take anything away from Tenn South Distillery.”

Mentioned in 5 reviews

George Dickel

4.7(167 reviews)

43.8 mi

Our friend gave us the choice of going to the Jack Daniels tour or here. I lived in the bay area…read morefor over 20 years and know that the smaller winery tours are always so much better, so I chose this place over the larger more pedestrian tour.. There tour was great, it would have been better if the factory wasn't empty, but still our tour guide really colored the bourbon making process for us. The gift shop was great too! And don't forget the fun tour free postcards including postage - we wrote about 8 of them.

Love this place! Lovely hollow that is a few degrees cooler. Front Porch Friday's is a great…read morevalue. Terrific music and always a fun night!

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Prichard's Distillery

4.8(26 reviews)

34.9 mi

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Short tour and tasting. This is a small family operation in an old school house…read more We did have an opportunity to purchase at the end of the tour. Free!

Prichard's Distillery is a solid stop if you're into good whiskey and on the whiskey trail! The…read moreplace has a laid-back, no-frills vibe, and the staff know their stuff. Their whiskey is smooth, flavorful, and not overly fancy, just quality you can taste. It's the kind of place that reminds you why small-batch whiskey still matters. Just good people making good whiskey the right way. Plus if your a playboy fan there distillery was in the 2011 June Edition.

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Gutter Bound Distillery

5.0(19 reviews)

57.2 mi

We pulled off the highway because of a bad storm and what a blessing! We happened to pull into…read moreGutter Bounds parking lot and wondered in. Met the nicest people and sampled some amazing moonshine. Ended up buying a few bottles and making great memories!

Visited based off recommendations from friends. Gutter Bound did not disappoint. Great quality…read moredrinks, atmosphere and company. Perfect for a date, with friends or for family hang out.

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Company Distilling

I like supporting local, instead of any sort of "chain". Overall a solid place, close to home,…read moreand I will be back. The rub last night was they had two bartenders. One knew how to keep track of the different checks/couples, but some folks from our group, felt like we were "bothering" her. The other bartender, just seemed pretty aloof to what was going on. Again, nice place and we will be back, but when you have an intimate/small setting like they do, I would make a small suggestion of being a bit more personable, and being able to keep better track of customer checks.

Came here as part of a whiskey tour, and was excited to do their tasting. I'd describe myself as a…read more"formerly pretty good" blind taster of whiskeys meaning I can usually distinguish between ages within a brand. I like a little of everything - smoky, peaty, sweet - as long as its reasonably smooth and well balanced. Given this preference, I tend to know better than to go with cask strength whiskeys, but I tried their maple wood finished cask strength to be a good sport. And to my surprise it was just perfect - like the extra concentration (57.7% vs the standard 40%) added more flavor rather than more burn. I think it was about $100 a bottle so I grabbed one and decided to check a bag so I could bring it home - it was that good.

Tour our production facilities and learn more about how we create our spirits.

Enjoy a cocktail with your best company on our gathering porch.

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Crafted cocktails featuring our gin and bourbons.

Leiper's Fork Distillery

4.9(198 reviews)

37.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable tour guide. Not…read moreonly was the tour fun, but also educational . Both my fiancé and I love to learn new things so it was a good time. Especially enjoyed the tasting aspect with instructions on how to do it correctly. Every staff member encounter was pleasant and engaging. Nice selection at the gift shop and delicious drinks available at the bar service. Zero complaints... Keep doing things the way you're doing them! Highly recommended

What a Truly Neat place. This place was so neat and you have the coolest Dog buddy that hangs out…read moreand keeps you company. He's so gentle and loved people(it's the neighbors dog) The Tour here was short but very educational and our tour guide was great and loved his humor and he truly knew his history and every small detail about Whiskey. Their outside area had benches and lawn chairs that made the place pretty chill. Love the vibes and they even had live music that was so relaxing to listen to while enjoying a drink. His voice was just magical. There are a lot of areas to take pictures and really enjoy the gorgeous scenery and green beauty. They have a nice little shop with some really fun stuff you can take home from Bottles, kitchen towels, bottles and fun Re-purposed glass bottles made into candles they have a lot of neat things. Their bathrooms were very clean and love the vibes inside. Their tasting here was such a fun experience with our tour guide Sir Paul Bisset he was a Gem honestly if you are able to ask for him before hand do so.

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Tasting bar

Nearest Green Distillery

4.8(681 reviews)

35.9 mi

Back again another awesome experience Karen was our tour guide this visit she was amazingread more

Terrell was very knowledgeable and experienced. He taught us a lot about the history of the company…read moreand the distilling process.

Because you can't leave empty-handed!

Uncle Nearest Whiskey collection

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Uncle Nearest barrell room.

The Jack Daniel Distillery

4.7(1.4k reviews)

36.6 mi

If you have some time, seriously consider the Day at Jack tour. An all-day, immersive experience…read moreinto the town of Lynchburg, its history and, of course, an in-depth look at the operation of the Jack Daniel's distillery. My wife and I just finished this tour and would recommend it without hesitation. Our day started at 10:35, when we met our tour guide, Justin, and the small group we'd be spending the day with. After a brief introduction and a quick photo, we boarded a shuttle bus and got a quick look at some historical Lynchburg landmarks. Then we enjoyed lunch at Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant. It was family-style, southern fare, and simply outstanding. We walked through town to the distillery and enjoyed a fun, fascinating, super informative tour of how Jack is made, stored, bottled, the whole thing. This tour is the one opportunity for visitors to see the inside of one of the barrel storage facilities. The day ended with a tasting session, where we explored some of the finer points of a selection of Jack Daniel's whiskeys and their individual qualities and personalities. Plus everyone received a gift bag with a framed version of the photo taken earlier in the day, some chocolates, and a bottle of Miss Mary Bobo's Hot Sauce (which I had earlier on fried Okra and it was tremendous!). It was nearly 4 p.m. by the time we were done. So I meant when I said "if you have some time." And it costs a little more. But worth every penny and every minute of time. Extra shoutout to Justin who was knowledgeable and engaging and an all around good dude.

Our tour guide H G: Super sweet and so nice…read more Very informative and knowledgeable. Thanks for the great tour..

Entrance to the Distillery

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Visitors center.

Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

4.8(784 reviews)

57.5 mi

I did not realize how amazing Nashville's food scene is. I went to Nelson's Green Brier for the…read moreblack bar crawl brunch. We arrived after 10am which was probably too early for the "real brunch" was started. I ordered the eggs benedict with a bourbon mosa. The bourbon mosa was the VIP of the visit. A nice twist to drinking brown liquor without it being too strong. I really enjoyed it and contemplated ordering a second one. Try it! As for the meal, it was delicious as well. Everything was cooked to perfection. The potatoes were nicely seasoned with just the right amount of salt. The greens and vinaigrette were nice. The eggs benedict on the english muffin.. excellent. The portion size is good. I actually took the second egg/muffin home.

My husband & I came to Nashville to visit my daughter & found this whiskey distillery that offers…read moretours! What a great learning experience! The tour guide was awesome, we enjoyed all the history about this distillery & restaurant! The greeter & waitress were so friendly! We had a short window before our tour so we only ordered appetizers but they were all delicious!! Sorry, forgot to take pics of the food! I highly recommend this place if you're in Nashville!!

The venue setup.

Deviled Egg Flight

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Tasting flight

Short Mountain Distillery

4.4(95 reviews)

70.7 mi

We just finished dinner at the recently opened Shaken Glass restaurant on the property. It's such…read morea great atmosphere with most tables fashioned by a lamp made from the gourds grown on the property. We had a burger - fantastic, bigger than the bun. Also the Mac n cheese with spicy chicken, which my wife stole from me. The people were fantastic making sure we felt like family! Thanks for a great dinner

Great Whiskey!! So smooth! Food in the resturaunt was great too. Beautiful scenic drive and…read morewonderful people.

Bar area

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A view of the epic whiskey offerings here.

Wheeler's Raid Distillery

4.9(7 reviews)

46.3 mi

Went out to Wheeler's Raid Distillery with a friend to see Rubix Groove an 80's-90's cover band…read more This show was great! I also tried one of their 3 bourbons (I think it was the Classic), which I had over ice with a splash of water. It was very smooth and tasted great. This is really a fun little place to hang out and relax on a warm summer day or for an event like the one we enjoyed last night

Fun vibe but not much of a distillery. It tucked behind…read moreanother business. Great venue to watch a band and have a quality drink. Bartenders were friendly. If you want to take a true distillery tour I would recommend going to a more name brand location.