If you’re looking for a great time in the Smoky Mountains with your friends and family, Tennessee Homemade Wines is the place to be! Take some time for yourselves and enjoy some of the best Tennessee wines around. But delicious locally made wines aren’t the only tastes of the Smokies you’ll find around town. You can also enjoy refreshing and flavorful hard ciders at Tennessee Cider Company, our sister establishment! Here are 5 reasons to check out Tennessee Cider Company the next time you visit the Smokies:
1. It’s the Original Hard Cider of the Smokies
Tennessee Cider Company is home to the original hard cider of the Smokies! That’s right — it was the very first cidery to open up in Gatlinburg. Today, you’ll find locally made hard ciders made with flavor that is sure to have you coming back for more. Crafted by local experts with a passion for cider making and served by our welcoming friends, you’re in for a relaxing experience with those you love the most. You’ll feel right at home when you visit Tennessee Cider Company!
2. Dozens of Choices to Choose From
Tennessee Cider Company has more than two dozen different flavors of hard ciders to choose from, meaning you’re sure to find something that you’ll enjoy sipping on! Classic options like Golden Apple, Pumpkin Pie and Lemonade provide an infusion of flavor that will blow you away. Meanwhile, you’ll find one-of-a-kind ciders like Spiced Apple, Peach Mimosa and even Honey Mango Mead.
3. Free Tastings
With so many options to pick from, you may be wondering where to even start. Tennessee Cider Company offers complimentary tastings every day of the week so you can try several different options until you find the one that hits the spot! A knowledgeable staff is happy to help make recommendations and answer any questions you may have as you navigate the tasting process. A VIP tasting is just $5 and allows you to try as many different options as you’d like, making it a wonderful and relaxing experience to enjoy alongside your loved ones!
4. Convenient Locations
Tennessee Cider Company has not one but two great locations conveniently located near some of the must-visit attractions in the Smokies! The Gatlinburg location is on the Parkway, just a short walk from Tennessee Homemade Wines, making it easy to stop by both when you explore downtown. The Sevierville location is in the Tanger Outlets — making it the perfect place to stop for a break during your shopping excursions — where you can enjoy both ciders and wines all in one spot.
5. More Than Just Hard Ciders
Tennessee Cider Company has a number of specialities you’ll want to try beyond just ciders! The Honey Mango Mead is made with real Greenbrier honey and mouth-watering mango flavor, producing a rich and robust tasting experience. Slush mixes come in a variety of different flavors like Lemonade, Peach and Ripe Apple, making for a great way to keep cool during the summer months!
We hope you’ll give Tennessee Cider Company a try during your next trip to the Smoky Mountains! If you love cider or wine or both, consider joining The Club for routine shipments of these delicious drinks straight to your front door!
