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    Short Mountain Distillery

    4.4 (96 reviews)
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    A view of the epic whiskey offerings here.
    Steve W.

    Incredible flights of whiskey!! Food will blow you away. Had a Reuben. In-F'n-credible!! Candace is a phenomenal bartender. Best stop by far on our trip to Tennessee!

    Main bar and tasting area
    Dave B.

    This is absolutely a restaurant with a distillery! The menu is amazing and everything our table had was out of this world! The carnivore omelette was packed with good sized pieces of meat and full of flavor. The cheese grits were great. The other dish was the Crabcake Benedict. I was blown away about how large the crab cakes were and the flavor was unlike any crab cake I have ever had. We came here for the brunch, and it did not disappoint. This place is a must visit for their brunch, but assume other meals are equally as good. The distillery part was an after thought to be honest, and that's the reason we initially came here for!! I am trying to complete the Tennessee whisky trail, which is why I came here. This is the least memorable distillery I have been too... but again the food was amazing and worthy of coming back for. Highly recommend... but reservations would be a good idea!! Enjoy.... You won't regret the drive out here!

    Andrew G.

    Quite a find with great prices and fantastic service. The ambiance of a moonshine shack at the entrance to the distillery was a fun touch, and if it wasn't raining, we would've done a tour! Well thought out tasting room with such friendly and nice staff. The $10 tasting fights was such a great introduction to the whiskey. Loved just about everything I tasted - they really have fantastic organic whiskey. I also ended up sipping on a Manhattan that was extremely tasty as well. The food here was outstanding, The fried green tomatoes and charcuterie board are great shareables, and SO good. All of the house fermented and house pickled veggies were so good and paired so nicely with the meat and cheeses. I ended up with light fare going with the spinach salad with pesto chicken, which was YUMMMMMMMMMY. So much chicken, such fresh greens and I love the sweet and savory notes. So good. The rueben I was told was also fantastic and the pork sandwich was a highlight as well! Big fan, they really are doing a great job with this distillery and I would recommend to any and all in the area!

    View from dining room
    Carroll V.

    A fun spot in a beautiful and historic part of Cannon County. The drive there is leisurely and yes rural as you pass Century Farms, historic churches, Cemeteries, and rural schools. The distillery has been in business for several years now and has moved from moonshine solely to a nice bourbon. We went today for Saturday lunch and enjoyed it immensely. Fun cocktails, decent beer selection too. I had the Pearl Mule with a strong moonshine kick. The better half had the Rosemary Lemonade. Nice presentation on both. The menu is not vast but plenty of choice among appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. We opted for the burgers--well prepared, tasty, cooked to order--but tried different sides, the man and cheese and mashed red potatoes. Both were thumbs up. Look forward to the next visit.

    Smoked old fashioned
    Dan C.

    Happened upon this place for a friends birthday and boy it did not disappoint! I had the smoked old fashioned and the rosemary gin drink and my friend had the raspberry white chocolate. We sat at the bartender and the bartender was fantastic! I would go here frequently if I lived closer for the drinks and atmosphere alone. 10/10 would recommend.

    Sun shine brunch cocktail
    Cary M.

    For a sunny Sunday we decided to take a drive to try out Short Mountain distillery's restaurant. Nestled in Cannon County Tn. It was a pleasant drive thru the countryside to get there and we really enjoyed the music and atmosphere. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel welcome. I ordered a Sun shine cocktail and I had thought it might have more lemon drop flavor but it was still pretty tasty. We ordered a chicken waffle meal with biscuits and gravy, and home fries. The order was served in about 10 minutes which gives yoU a chance to talk and look around. The waffles were good, the chicken was ok, gravy and biscuits came in a small iron pan. The home fries needed some salt and ketchup. Overall it was good but didn't impress as much as I had hoped. I wilL definitely return again and try something different. Hope to tour the distillery as well. I enjoyed the visit.

    Tony P.

    I love distillery tours and we did this one with the mixing class. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Loved learning the history of the local alcohol development and the uniqueness of the spring that feeds the Short Mountain moonshine. A very personable, engaging, and entertaining activity.

    Chocolate cake with ice cream
    Lindsay O.

    Wowza! My partner and I were quite hungry after our hike at Rock Island, which was spectacular. I had seen a sign for this distillery so we popped in. It is very clean and the host and waitress were very friendly. The fried green tomatoes are a must have!! They're lightly fried with Cole slaw and feta on top. I absolutely love feta so was thrilled with this addition!!! They didn't feel too heavy at all. The tasting comes right to your table and is a sampler of moonshine, whiskey, and gin. The steak was nicely seasoned. My alfredo was alright, not the best, but I think that's because I like a super cheesy and creamy unhealthy version. The restaurant was quite and had good lighting! I hate when restaurants are too dark. I was able to easily hear my partner talk and vice versa. This place is super cute and I even brought my friend back for brunch the following weekend! Definitely recommend the Irish coffee and the MOONmosa!

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    Jen D.

    What an amazing spot! Beautiful distillery on 300 acres with a spring fed creek, walking trails, lovely willow trees, a restaurant and fantastic staff. I attended an event held here this weekend and was just blown away. I will absolutely email back!

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

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    Took the cocktail class!! So much fun as a group. The blackberry lemonade tea was to die for!

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    Product tasting was great. Lexi was our bartender and was attentive and mixes a great New Fashioned.

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    Kind staff, good food, great service, and overall pleasant atmosphere makes this a great overall experience

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    Nearest Green Distillery - Uncle Nearest shot glasses.

    Nearest Green Distillery

    4.9(701 reviews)
    35.0 mi
    $$

    On my last visit to Nashville, I made the ride to Shelbyville and visited the famous Nearest Green…read moreDistillery. Upon approach, the property itself is visible from the highway and was impressive, almost to the point of breathtaking. Justing seeing this was simple reminder on why doing this tour was a must for me. The welcome center was just that, welcoming! It was clean, modern and displayed history of Nearest Green's lineage, facts about the art of distilling, along with display cases filled with tools from the original distillery/farm. There was also a display case for their world-renowned Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey. All the staff I encountered were kind and welcoming. The tour guide for my tour was Terrell Johnson and he was phenomenal! It was obvious from the beginning, that he thoroughly enjoys his job; he was funny, personable, and very knowledgeable. He shared that he's been at the distillery for the past 5 years and has received lots of recognition for outstanding work as a tour guide. The entire property exceeds 450 acres which is massive. That said, the tour only covered a small portion of the property. We did see one of the barrel houses which actually contained barrels of whiskey that were in the aging process. We were also able to see the onsite bottling area which was in operation at the time. Because it was staffed and operational, pictures and video were not allowed. Towards the end of the tour we did a tasting which was included with the tour. During this time, we also got to label our own bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856 to take home with us. Terrell encouraged us to do something unique with the label to ensure it stood out from the bottles that can be purchased at most liquor stores. After completing the tasting, we went back to the welcome enter which and the opportunity to peruse the store which contained numerous Uncle Nearest branded merchandise as well as numerous bottles of the various types of Uncle Nearest whiskey. The unique part about this is they have a few that can only be purchased there which was a nice treat. Lastly, their bar, Humble Baron, is located at the rear of the welcome center space. Unfortunately, I went on a Thursday afternoon and the bar is only open on the weekend. Needless to say, I will make a return visit just experience a pour or two in their bar. Overall, I am pleased with the tour experience and would participate again. was a good experience. As someone who has been supportive of the brand and the Nearest Green story, I hope they quickly resolve their current issues so the focus can return the Nearest Green story and his legacy can continue to live and grow.

    This place is AMAZING!!! The location, the history and the quality is above and beyond!! Friendly…read moreservice and a super cool vibe. If you are anywhere close, it's definitely worth the trip. I can't wait to go back again. Check this out: https://vimeo.com/325286687?fl=pl&fe=sh

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    Nearest Green Distillery - Because you can't leave empty-handed!

    Because you can't leave empty-handed!

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    Uncle Nearest Whiskey collection

    Nearest Green Distillery - Uncle Nearest barrell room.

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    Uncle Nearest barrell room.

    Chattanooga Whiskey - Chattanooga Whiskey Tasting

    Chattanooga Whiskey

    4.8(776 reviews)
    67.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    Chattanooga's own entry to the whiskey industry, and it is an absolute gem! While distillery tours…read morecan now be arranged, go to their tasting room on Market Street, across from the original Choo Choo station ( I like saying Choo Choo). There's a wonderful bar and plenty of expertise to take you through a tasting process. So much fun and you learn while you're at it. Don't have time for a tasting, take a look at all the unique whiskey offerings, it is nothing short of spectacular the options that are available to you. This is an incredibly creative distillery and the staff on the scene has the talent to help you make the best selection for your palate, such wonderful service!

    When it started raining in Chattanooga, my humans found the perfect backup plan…read more While dogs aren't allowed on the distillery tour itself, they are welcome in the tasting room and bar area, which meant I could still join the adventure. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and cozy, with plenty of seating for humans to settle in and enjoy a whiskey flight. The staff immediately made me feel welcome and even brought over a water bowl without being asked. As a professional lounge dog, I appreciated the hospitality. My humans enjoyed sampling several whiskeys while I worked hard supervising the tasting process from my blanket-covered seat at the bar. The tasting room has a comfortable, laid-back feel that makes it easy to spend an hour or two escaping the weather. The unexpected highlight? The gift shop sells a plush dog toy of one of their whiskey bottles. Naturally, my humans bought one for me, and it quickly became one of my favorite toys. If you're traveling with a dog and looking for a dog-friendly indoor activity in Chattanooga, this is an easy recommendation. Dogba's verdict: Great whiskey for the humans, water service for the dogs, and a souvenir toy worthy of bringing home.

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    Chattanooga Whiskey - Chattanooga Whiskey Tasting Bar

    Chattanooga Whiskey Tasting Bar

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    Chattanooga Whiskey

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    Nelson's Green Brier Distillery - Short Rib Grilled Cheese

    Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

    4.8(791 reviews)
    52.6 mi
    $$

    After years, we finally joined The Cooper's Club at our favorite Nashville Distillery!…read more Saturday they hosted a Restock Your Bar at phenomenal prices. They had a welcome cocktail, a tasting bar, snacks, and a great raffle. Lots of benefits are offered. Staff is always wonderful. The Oak Room is a beautiful event space. Plenty of parking on either the street or their two paved lots across the street. If you haven't been to this Distillery yet, go!

    Been here a few times and the most recent time, it looked like it was remodeled. Tons of open…read moreseating now, a really nice bar seating area, and a great store to buy things in. Dodging yet another storm that rolled through when our group was here, we posted up in Nelson's Green Brier for an hour or so. I haven't struggled so much like I have here to pick a craft cocktail. There are so many good ones on the menu that fit any type of pallet, that it took me so long to decide. I got a modified old fashioned and then there was a martini-like drink that I tried. Both really packed a punch, luckily we were walking to our next destination. In the store they seemed to have a flash-sale going on for one of the bourbons. It was normally around $75 or something and I got it for $45. I am sure that's not normal but it really made the selection even better, because the wall of whiskey/bourbon is also really tough to choose what you want!

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    Nelson's Green Brier Distillery - The venue setup.

    The venue setup.

    Nelson's Green Brier Distillery - Deviled Egg Flight

    Deviled Egg Flight

    Nelson's Green Brier Distillery - Tasting flight

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    Tasting flight

    The Jack Daniel Distillery - In the visitors center.

    The Jack Daniel Distillery

    4.7(1.4k reviews)
    47.3 mi
    $$

    We took the tour of the distillery on Monday, 8/10/26. Michael was our guide and did a great job…read more He explained everything we saw as well as things not visible to us. We were very impressed with how clean the facility is. We didn't have time to do much exploring in town but did get over to the General Store. It's a very nice store with anything Jack Daniel's you may want or need.

    Jack Daniels was the first destination on our trip. As soon as we got off the plane we got food,…read morecoffee, and then got on our way to meet Jack. His distillery is about an hour and a half from Nashville. Once you're out of the city, it's a beautiful drive, but there is not much between the two. Except of course, Uncle Nearest. We'll get back to that in another review. I don't know what I was expecting, but this place definitely exceeded my expectations. They have a pretty largely laid out property. We parked across the street and a lot and had to walk over and bus back. Walking in. We were slightly early for the next tour time, so we went to there establishment aptly named Happy Hour, and pre-gamed. One thing you can learn in the lobby is that Jack Daniels was not a tall man. In fact, he was quite short, though it would seem that his presence exceeded his physical height greatly. The tour started us on a bus driving us to the top of a hill close to one of their warehouses and we walked our way down to see parts of the property before we got into some more buildings. Our guide, Danna, was excellent! A former navy instructor, she was both incredibly knowledgeable about the business and very passionate about working their and teaching the history of the distillery. On the way down we had a stop at a drink trailer. And had our tour beverages. We also got to see some of what they were doing out there making charcoal for their distilling process. As we moseyed along further, drinks in hand, we learned about the history. We passed by a really old fire brigade station. And landed in a cabin that had a lot of interesting pictures in it and quite a bit of history. I won't go word for word in my review, then you would have no reason to visit. I'll just add some tidbits as we go. Unbeknownst to myself and my companions, Uncle Nearest and Jack Daniels are very closely related. In fact, Jack's first master distiller was Nathan "Nearest" Green, and Jack Daniel distillery has continuously employed members of the nearest family ever since. Their relationship was not only unique, but that Bond has not broken since this distillery was put in place. Very cool things I did not know, and there's plenty more of that. If you go on the tour. Treat yoself to some knowledge. We then wandered through the distilling area, and barrel House. Our tour ended at The tasting area, where we got to try a number of things. Now. Jack Daniels, like Uncle nearest, is in a dry county and they can't serve things outright. So they have to come up with ways to do it and stay within the laws. So you might notice in my pictures that the tastings have just a wee bit in each glass. If you want more, you'll have to go to the bottle shop. And if you want to buy a barrel, or anything else, you have to go to the hardware shop. When you go on the tour you'll understand what that means and why it's important. At the conclusion of the tour, you can go to the happy hour bar, the bottle shop, or the hardware store. There's a shuttle to take you wherever you want to go on the property or back to your parking spot. It's a very interesting and enlightening tour. We weren't aware how much history was here and all the things we didn't know yet. Very cool tour. Highly recommend going!

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    The Jack Daniel Distillery - Entrance to the Distillery

    Entrance to the Distillery

    The Jack Daniel Distillery - The entryway

    The entryway

    The Jack Daniel Distillery - Visitor center area

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    Visitor center area

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