Ole Smoky Distillery/Yee-Haw Brewing Co.
"Do you like to get drunk? Do you like to wear cut-off denim shorts? Do you like to say "woo hoo"? Then you will love Ole Smoky! I like 33.33 percent of those things, but even so, I had a great time at this moonshine distillery. If you're doing a moonshine tasting, then this is how it goes. You step up to the big bar when it's your designated time, and you will be served several small shots of different moonshine. I believe my total was seven different tastes of moonshine, which seems like a lot, but the pours are thimble-sized. The bartenders tell you about each moonshine they pour, so you get to learn about the different flavors.As a palate cleanser between each shot, they offer you a complimentary beer (one of Yee-Haw Brewing Company's signature beers) or hard seltzer. I picked the Cerveza, a Mexican lager, because it was one of the lower ABV choices. Between this and the petite tastes of moonshine, I walked away definitely feeling a nice buzz, but not anywhere near "woo-hoo" territory. My favorite tastes were the banana pudding cream moonshine (it tasted like boozy banana cream pudding), and the moonshine pineapples: literally moonshine-soaked pineapple chunks, which are offered at the end. They are a well-oiled machine here. My party stepped up to the bar at the time we were supposed to, then the bartenders poured our booze, lickety-split, in an almost choreographed frenzy. Then we were on our way, and the next group took our place. There were a lot of people here, but the service is efficient. I had a great time tasting moonshine."
Tennessee Brew Works
"We've been fans of TBW since moving to Nashville, but didn't get a chance to make it into the actual brewery until recently! I'm not sure why we waited so long, but I can guarantee you that we won't make that same mistake twice. On our way home from an after-hours event at Adventure Science Center, we saw some Tennessee Brew Works signs and decided to stop in. There's plenty of street parking available - and when you step inside, you're hit with a welcoming, local vibe that's reminiscent of any true Nashville staple. We walked up to the bar, and were greeted immediately by Jimmy. He let us know that they had just tapped the Oktoberfest keg that morning, and that he highly recommended trying it if we were in the mood for something fun. Jimmy also let us know that we could sit anywhere - inside or outside - and that they'd come and take our order there instead of us having to wait at the bar.Despite being busy with bachelorettes (this seems to be a popular stop for party buses), we had wonderful service on the patio throughout our visit. We didn't order any food this time around, but noted that they have a full kitchen. I decided on a flight, which comes with your choice of five of their drafts. My favorite was the Oktoberfest - and my husband and I agreed that it was extra crisp (again, probably because they had just tapped it!) The Tennessaké was also a fun, lighter beer -- perfect for sipping on a hot day. Their draft list is diverse enough that everyone from devout beer drinkers to those just dipping their toe into craft beer will find something they like. They even have a few cocktails and wine offerings. As with many local breweries, TBW does close at 10, but that's still plenty of time to enjoy this Music City favorite. I can't wait to return soon!"
