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Robert Mitchum starred in the 1958 Hollywood movie Thunder Road, the story of Tennessee moonshine and the midnight runners who drove Shine to market through the Tennessee hills. Today, the Thunder Road Distillery and their products are a reflection of that whiskey runner’s proud and brave spirit. And you can share in that spirit at their location at I-40 and Exit 407, the primary entryway into the Great Smoky Mountains.

Their distilled spirits come in two categories, Thunder Road and Dumplin Creek. Thunder Road Distillery offers 100 proof Runner’s Rye and Corn Whiskey, 92 proof Renegade Rum, 90 proof Barreled Renegade Rum, Coconut Rum and Mitchumís Thunder Road Classic American Corn Whiskey.

Dumplin Creek Spirits feature moonshine flavors of Salted Caramel, Watermelon, Lemon, Peach, Símores, Maple, Blackberry, Banana, Apple, Strawberry, spicy Bonfire, chocolate and peppermint and 100 proof traditional moonshine called Tennessee Frost. Plus you can get locally distilled Vodka, Gin and Butcher’s 8 Year Old Single Barrel Whiskey. And if you are in doubt, get a free taste to see how it sits on your taste buds.

When you visit Thunder Road Distillery you will be immersed in the spirit of the Thunder Road movie, with star pictures and video from the movie, rum-running jalopies, shiny copper stills and fun and unique merchandise that will class up your bar and make great gifts for friends and family.