Full Throttle Sloonshine Distillery
Full Throttle Sloonshine Distillery
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Katt W
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
I just moved to Tennessee and heard about this distillery recently. Sounds like a fun place to visit. I live 2 hours away, so I wanted to call first before driving over there. I see on the website they are Open 7 days a week, yet I've called multiple times, different days and different times of the day. I have yet for someone to answer the phone! From what I've read through other reviews, it's seldom busy this time of year, BUT they can't answer the phone?? Very disappointed!! I hope their in-person customer service is much better. We'll see....
Written March 21, 2023
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Annette E
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Jun 2021 • Couples
We were in Trimble TN and walked in expecting to taste some moonshine-sloonshine and waited for 20 minutes as we walked around and was never greeted, or offered anything. One female behind bar was talking to the only other person there. So We left. Disappointed. We travel to alot of distilleries, breweries, and tap houses looking for the unique. This was not.
Written June 23, 2021
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Cheetoh1
Swansea, IL79 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
We visited the Full Throttle S'loonshine on 10/10/15 while visiting the Dyersburg area for the weekend. Upon entering, it's definitely a very nice but typical tourist distillery with hewn wood decor, rows of barrels and quart jars full of moonshine lining the walls and a large central tasting area.
Unfortunately that's the only review I can honestly give because we never sampled any of the moonshine. After waiting for about fifteen minutes at the tasting bar for the young lady who appeared to be the only employee in the place to attend to us, we left.
I find it necessary to point out that when we visited, there was no one, and I mean NO ONE else in the place but my wife, my daughter and son in law and myself. There was never any acknowledgment of our presence by the young lady behind the counter. No "I'll be right with you" or "Can I help you?" Nothing.
They may have sold me a jar or two of shine. I may have dropped twenty or thirty bucks for a shirt. They may have tasty moonshine but I'll personally never know and as a result of the attitude of the lone staff person I would certainly not make an effort to return.
All in all, quite disappointing.
Unfortunately that's the only review I can honestly give because we never sampled any of the moonshine. After waiting for about fifteen minutes at the tasting bar for the young lady who appeared to be the only employee in the place to attend to us, we left.
I find it necessary to point out that when we visited, there was no one, and I mean NO ONE else in the place but my wife, my daughter and son in law and myself. There was never any acknowledgment of our presence by the young lady behind the counter. No "I'll be right with you" or "Can I help you?" Nothing.
They may have sold me a jar or two of shine. I may have dropped twenty or thirty bucks for a shirt. They may have tasty moonshine but I'll personally never know and as a result of the attitude of the lone staff person I would certainly not make an effort to return.
All in all, quite disappointing.
Written October 10, 2015
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ShopGirl_71
Newark, DE86 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
I was Road tripping through northwestern Tennessee, and a local recommended that I stop at Michael Ballard‘s Full Throttle Sloonshine Distillery. It was an early afternoon during mid week, so there were only a couple of other visitors. there aren’t too many tourist attractions in that neck of the woods, so it was refreshing to have somewhere to stop and break up the long drive. They have a moonshine tasting and the woman running the store was really friendly. Not too far from Reelfoot Lake if you are visiting or camping in that area.
Written July 3, 2018
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Aerowing
Monee, IL5,964 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
If you've never been to Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, SD, then this is the next best thing. The Full Throttle Sloonshine Distillery is owned by Michael Ballard, also owner of Full Throttle Saloon and created the sleepy little town of Trimble Tennessee into a popular tourist attraction. I was heading to Memphis when I decided to stop and check out the distillery. I arrived on a Thursday afternoon and had the place to myself. Michael's cousin is the manager of the store and was very friendly and informative. She explained the history of the town and talked about the operation of the distillery. I was able to sample several different flavors of the moonshine and ended up buying the original without any flavor. The tasting room is also the gift shop and is huge with several tables and chairs inside and out to relax in. There's no one allowed inside the distillery plant itself but you can look in the windows and read about the operation along the wall. Lots of detail went into this place and it shows. It is a very nice place to visit. I had a good time, bought some good moonshine and would gladly return again.
Written August 26, 2015
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jenmill25
Plainfield, Illinois30 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Rose the host will take care of take of you, and Ruby Michael’s mom may even sit with you for drink. Might even get a glimpse of Michael running around. It’s not a true visit, unless Love tells you to shut the f*uck up. I need to go back and to restock up!
Written July 24, 2018
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knlvol
Newbern, TN3 contributions
Jul 2017
Very interesting and great place to visit - love the history of the making moonshine. Great Atmoshere!
Written June 19, 2018
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Maggie D
Collierville, TN222 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
My hubby & I decided to take a Sunday drive. We had always wanted to check out the distillery in Trimble after watching Full Throttle. So my hubby researched it & off we went! Everything he read said it was open on Sunday. However, when we got there , the tours run Monday- Friday only. It was okay, the guy that worked there was awesome. I wish I knew his name. He works in the distillery also, so he was so informative, not to mention you can try all the moonshine. My favorite was the Margarita & Expresso!! Oh, wow! Sooo smooth. Needless to say , we purchased some goodies to bring home.
Written March 18, 2018
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Twohappytravelers15
Muncie, IN170 contributions
May 2016 • Business
Even though this was 45 minutes from the hotel, it was really interesting. Free moonshine samples of many varieties was a good marketing tool; everyone in the group made a moonshine purchase because of it.
Written May 21, 2016
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Michelle W
Grand Rapids, MI22 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
A really nice place to visit. The small town of Trimble is quaint, perfect setting for the Full Throttle Distillery and S'loonshine gift shop. Items are neatly displayed,variety is good,and nice to be able to sample before you buy. They have the smoothest and best flavored Moonshine!! The hours are very good for travelers. Only disappointment was that Miss Vicky restaurant was closed when we were there,we heard the food is wonderful. Michael and Angie did a great job here, highly recommend you stop in if you can.
Written April 18, 2016
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Hi...just saw their van in Horseheads, NY...are they here touring the wineries and distilleries In the Finger Lakes ?
Written January 24, 2019
Senior, Head of Security is also the Sales Director. So he is always in that area. GCP discount liquor in your area has the Full Throttle Spirits.
Written March 13, 2019
Where can I purchase ur sloonshine vodka. I live in Phoenix AZ. Thanks jim
Written January 29, 2016
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