Silverita from Sugarlands Distilling in Gatlinburg

Celebrate fall next weekend, September 28 to Oct 1 at the Sugarlands Mountainfest in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

The Sugarlands Mountainfest, a four-day event, is presented by the Sugarlands Distilling Company which produces moonshine and whiskey. The festival features music, sports including running, fishing competitions and biking.

A wide range of music performances will provide entertainment including: Hard Working Americans, Mandolin Orange, Whiskey Shivers, The Bluegrass Sweethearts, Urban Pioneers, Jeff Austin Band and many more.

The cycling events include a 62 and 25 mile route. The registration fees for the cycling events will go to the non-profit DreamBikes.

A variety of tickets are available. Check the ticket page to see what is offered.

The TN Whiskey Experience, a part of the Sugarland Mountainfest, takes place on September 28 from 7 to 10pm. This event will offer Whiskey Conversations with Tennessee distillers and samples of Tennessee’s spirits.

Also be sure to check out the website for Sugarlands Distilling Company which showcases the numerous types of moonshine as well as the whiskey they are producing. The distilling website also offers numerous cocktail recipes. For example:

Silverita

Ingredients

1 1/2oz Silver Cloud Moonshine
1 1/2 oz triple sec
1 oz fresh lime juice
Kosher salt

Directions

1. Rim edge of rocks or cocktail glass with a wedge of lime and salt.
2. Shake Silver Cloud, triple sec and lime juice with ice and strain into glass.

While planning to visit the festival, be sure to add extra time to enjoy the Smoky Mountains especially the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Also include visits to other wineries and distilleries in Tennessee.

Cheers!
Kathy