Ole Smoky Distilleries continued reign as probably the most visited distillery on the planet for 2023.
In accordance with on-premise site visitors counters, the 4 Ole Smoky Tennessee distillery locations welcomed greater than FIVE million guests final yr, topping all their largest rivals by important 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 give attention to crafting high-quality spirits, however unforgettable experiences the place innovation in taste, occasions, and dwell music meet our age-old traditions of the Smoky Mountains. We hope to proceed spreading this pleasure and to see many new guests from all over the world 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 way of honoring the a long time previous 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 12 months, Shanken Communications’ Impression Scorching Model and Blue Chip Awards in addition to recognition on the Inc. 5000 Checklist. 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 the USA.
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 progressive, 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 give attention to product innovation and high quality, Ole Smoky credit a good portion of their success to the colourful ambiance, hospitable staff, 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, dwell music, and huge retail outlets that includes Ole Smoky moonshine, whiskey, attire, equipment, giftware, and food merchandise. And, for customers that may’t make it to one of many firm’s distillery places, Ole Smoky Moonshine and Whiskey could be present in all 50 states and over 20 nations all over the world the place liquor is offered.
