Tennessee Ole Smoky Whiskey Born from a Merger

The world of Tennessee whiskey shrank by one this month, and in the process Ole Smoky, which absorbed Davy Crockett’s, instantly gained itself some aged whiskey stocks. That’s good news for fans of the older stuff as, up to this point, Ole Smoky had mostly been known for its range of rather unique moonshines. With the exception of their 105 proof Charred Moonshine, they didn’t have much experience with aged whiskey products.

The acquisition of the Davy Crockett’s whiskies and distillery by Ole Smoky has resulted in (1) a rebranding of the former’s products to the latter and (2) the takeover of Crockett’s old facility. What’s now known as the Ole Smoky Barrelhouse is the new home of Ole Smoky Straight Tennessee Whiskey and Ole Smoky Blended Whiskey, among other products.

Ole Smoky Straight Tennessee Whiskey, according to the distillery, is aged in white oak barrels and looks to be at least four years in age. It is an 80 proof offering, as is its sibling the Blended Whiskey. Both are currently only available at the Barrelhouse, where you can see how it is made, but that should change soon as Ole Smoky looks to expand availability throughout Tennessee. There are also plans to increase the number of whiskies available next year.

“The whiskey line is going to be a great addition to Ole Smoky’s collection of moonshines,” said Joe Baker, founder of Ole Smoky Moonshine, in a statement. “We are honored that we are able to grow a business everyone in East Tennessee knows and loves.”