Knox Whiskey Works
Knox Whiskey Works
4.5
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
About
Knox Whiskey Works is a small batch, craft distillery based in Knoxville, TN. Our mission is to harness the collective skill, passion and expertise of East Tennessee to create authentic, distinct and delicious hand-crafted spirits. Led by our head distiller, we craft our spirits in small batches from locally sourced products. We work with local farmers and artisans to create unique spirits representative of East Tennessee. Knox Whiskey Works is Knoxville's first (legal) distillery. Established in 2015, we craft award-winning Old City Heirloom Corn Whiskey from local corn. Once distilled, it is placed in new charred oak barrels to rest until it becomes bourbon. Along with our corn whiskey, we produce Jackson Ave Gin, Marble City Pink Gin, Cold City Old Brew Coffee Liqueur, Deals Gap Dragon Tail Whiskey, Dry Gap Gin, Fleur de Vie Liqueur, Tennessee Valley Vodka, Tennessee Tailgate Orange Flavored Vodka, Three Rivers Rum, and new products are always "in the Works."
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Oklahoma City, OK85 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Stopped by here to try the whiskies. Also tried the vodka and gin. Our favorite was the Dragon Tail which is a honey habanero whisky! Sssoooo yummy! They did not have any in stock but directed us to a local liquor store that carried it and we scored a couple of bottles. Very friendly people who care about their product.
Written August 4, 2020
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Neal G
Boston, MA125 contributions
Jun 2020
On a trip to Tennessee, I thought it'd be a great idea to find a distillery and return to New England with some of there special Bourbon or alcoholic beverage.
Coming across this place in Knoxville was awesome. These guys are just the best and I had a great time sampling their products and getting great advise from the what felt like my personal guide to small batch distilling.
I tried one of their specialty cocktails and sampled various beverages. Deciding with their Bourbon Whiskey and their Pink Gin.
Hopefully I get to return to try more of their products.
Coming across this place in Knoxville was awesome. These guys are just the best and I had a great time sampling their products and getting great advise from the what felt like my personal guide to small batch distilling.
I tried one of their specialty cocktails and sampled various beverages. Deciding with their Bourbon Whiskey and their Pink Gin.
Hopefully I get to return to try more of their products.
Written June 18, 2020
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Nicole M
Oak Hill, FL143 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Had a day to kill in Knoxville and walked around the city, landing here. Very friendly staff (Geoff) who was welcoming, informative and even kind of entertaining 😂 The only negative I have is the one bottle we absolutely loved they were out of at the time to purchase😢 Very passionate about the product, quality whiskey and relaxing atmosphere. Would highly recommend.
Written June 26, 2022
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Laura
2 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
Tom is amazing. Cute older gentleman who knows his stuff! Prices are fair, and their fall cocktails taste great. TRY THE DRUNKIN PUMPKIN! It was my first experience at a whiskey distillery and it was definitely a memorable one. Staff amazing, prices fair, and the liquor is good tasting.
A must stop on your Tennessee adventure!
A must stop on your Tennessee adventure!
Written November 11, 2020
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Buddy M
Mobile, AL2 contributions
Jun 2020 • Friends
Decided to drop in... just because... and was pleasantly surprised. It’s cute and the staff was great.
We tried a few of the tastings and ended up purchasing a couple. Like several of the other reviews, I was particularly fond of the coffee liqueur, but I also found the Dragon Tail whiskey interesting. Silver whiskey was my third choice, but it didn’t make the ride home.
It was a fun stop. Go see for yourself!!!
We tried a few of the tastings and ended up purchasing a couple. Like several of the other reviews, I was particularly fond of the coffee liqueur, but I also found the Dragon Tail whiskey interesting. Silver whiskey was my third choice, but it didn’t make the ride home.
It was a fun stop. Go see for yourself!!!
Written June 30, 2020
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Amanda H
Frederick, MD65 contributions
Apr 2021
We visited Knox Whiskey Works on my birthday and it was a great way to start the day! My husband and friends enjoyed flights and I had a delicious cocktail. Whitney was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the products and the local area. We purchased some bottles and will definitely visit again if we're back in the area.
Written April 23, 2021
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Wayne J
Knoxville, TN1,122 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
My third visit to Knox whiskey Works. I really do enjoy their offerings. The cinnamon whiskey is really good and my favorite is there Jen, not the pink gin. Staff was very friendly and they make a really nice cocktail.
Written January 11, 2020
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Thanks for the review! Cheers!
Written January 24, 2020
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Wayne J
Knoxville, TN1,122 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Really enjoyable visit, enjoyed the tour and the samplings. New attraction in Knoxville. A bit off the beaten path but worth the effort. They have a selection of vodka, gin and whiskey. They also offer a coffee liquor, highly recommend. I will be back again for another sampling.
Written November 20, 2015
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Rbunio
North Carolina24 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
I took a bit of a walk to the Knox Whiskey works after leaving my spouse to shop in the many stores of Market Square in downtown Knoxville. The young lady at the distillery was knowledgeable and helpful and the gin and other products I sampled were very palatable. I am a bit of a gin aficionado and thought their pink gin to be very well balanced but the coffee liqueur was the truly outstanding product at this visit. If you have a bottle of Kahlua or some other sweet coffee liqueur you should really feel compelled to throw it away once you sample this fantastic and flavorful coffee based spirit with its modest level of sweetness and robust coffee flavor. Well worth the trip if you are in Knoxville.
Written November 26, 2016
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Denise
Bristol, TN329 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Did the KY Bourbon trail, and some others, this smaller version was were personably friendly, and just more enjoyable Bc of the personnel , I highly recommend it to anyone in the area
Written July 25, 2016
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Knox Whiskey Works (Knoxville) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Knox Whiskey Works
- Knox Whiskey Works is open:
- Tue - Wed 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Thu - Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Hotels near Knox Whiskey Works:
- (0.14 mi) Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel
- (0.26 mi) The Oliver Hotel
- (0.34 mi) The Tennessean
- (0.36 mi) Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown
- (0.32 mi) Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
- Restaurants near Knox Whiskey Works:
- (0.08 mi) Balter Beerworks
- (0.09 mi) Sweet P’s Downtown Dive
- (0.20 mi) Stock & Barrel
- (0.13 mi) Mahogany's at the Crowne Plaza
- (0.13 mi) Mahagoneys