Carols & Barrels 2025
Expiration: Jan 5th 2025
Experience the magic of the season with Carol & Barrel, a trail of unique holiday pop-up through Middle Tennessee!
Discover festive stops, each offering seasonal cocktails crafted from local spirits, designed to elevate your holiday spirit. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to celebrate, join us on this memorable journey of cheer, flavor, and holiday wonder!
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Far Better Distillery
Bring your pup and soak up the sunshine on our pet-friendly patio at Nashville’s true nano-distillery. Treat yourself to ultra-small-batch whiskeys, handcrafted liqueurs, and imaginative cocktails, all made with care and creativity. Step into our cozy downtown tasting room for a tasting experience paired with an up-close look at the art of distilling. Ready to get hands-on? Try a mini-mixology lesson, unleash your inner artist with a sip-and-paint session, or even craft your very own signature Bourbon blend. Here, we’re all about sharing our creative spirit(s)—with you and your four-legged friends!
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Sugarlands Distilling Company
Experience the ultimate destination in Gatlinburg at Sugarlands Distilling Company. USA TODAY 10Best voted Sugarlands the top craft spirits distillery tasting room in America, where award-winning products like Sugarlands Shine, Sugarlands Sippin’ Cream, High Rock Vodka, and Roaming Man Tennessee Whiskey await, while your furry friends are warmly welcomed in the outdoor space to savor live music alongside you.
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Old Tennessee Distilling Co.
Our small batch Sid's Select Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey are are produced seed to bottle right here in East Tennessee, we also have 17 different moonshines available for free tastings every day, so come on by, take a moment, take a sip and get a Taste of Tennessee.
Old Forge Distillery
Step into Old Forge Distillery for authentic spirits made with stone ground grains, available to sample at our moonshine tasting bar, or enjoy a cocktail in our cocktail bar.
Old Dominick Distillery
Old Dominick Distillery, located in Downtown Memphis, has an award-winning spirits portfolio that includes the first whiskey produced in Memphis since prohibition.
Ole Smoky Distillery - 6th & Peabody
*To complete the trail, only 1 visit/check in is needed for a distillery with multiple locations.
Tastings, Beer Garden, Huge TVs, Live Music
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
Home to the Original Tennessee Whiskey, Nelson's Green Brier Distillery is located a couple minutes away from Broadway in downtown Nashville, and proud to still be operating under our pre-prohibition number, DSP5.
Corsair Distillery & Taproom
*To complete the trail, only 1 visit/check in is needed for a distillery with multiple locations.
Nashville's first legal craft distillery that includes Whiskey, Gin, Rum and Absinthe!
Leiper's Fork Distillery
Experience the charm of the season at Leiper’s Fork with A Spirited Tennessee Christmas, a holiday pop-up bar where Southern warmth meets festive cheer. Step into a world of twinkling lights, cozy vibes, and seasonal sips crafted to capture the heart of Tennessee’s holiday spirit. Delight in cocktails like the “Spiced Cherry Mule,” a merry mix of whiskey, spiced cherry, ginger beer, and fresh lime—perfect for toasting to the season.
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Peg Leg Porker Spirits Tasting Room
Ho-ho-hog, y’all! Get ready to pig out on holiday cheer at Deck the Hogs, Peg Leg Porker Spirits' festive pop-up bar. We’re serving up good times and even better drinks, including November’s feature, the Hot Buttered Bourbon paired with a special bottle signing, December’s Peg Nog — a smooth, creamy twist on the classic nog alongside a chance to snap a picture with Santa, and January’s Candy Cane Martini to kick off the New Year with an Ugly Sweater Cocktail Class! Sip on these spirited cocktails, all featuring Peg Leg Porker Bourbon. With twinkling lights and a hog-wild holiday vibe, it’s the perfect place to snout around for some seasonal fun.
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Stable Reserve
Step into a world of holiday cheer at "Making Spirits Bright," where the warmth of the season is served in every glass. This festive pop-up bar brings together the cozy comforts of the holidays with creative, handcrafted cocktails that celebrate the flavors of winter. Sip on the delightful Cousin Eddie, a rich blend of bourbon, custard, vanilla, and cinnamon. Come toast to the holidays in a place where every sip sparkles with cheer!
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