Carols and Barrels from the Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Nov 26, 2025
2 min read

Our Holiday Trail is Back—And It’s Going Statewide! Carols & Barrels returns bigger and better than ever, spreading cheer from Nov. 20 to Jan. 4 with a whole new set of spirit partners and immersive holiday themes across Tennessee.

Indulge in festive cocktails crafted with local spirits at unique, holiday-themed pop-up bars across the state. From cozy nooks to over-the-top decor, each stop is designed to make your season bright.

Collect digital stamps by “checking in” at each participating location. Every festive stop and seasonal sip brings you closer to completing your merry mission. Submit your digital passport to receive a special prize that celebrates your yuletide adventure.

Carols & Barrels travel planning? Done thanks to our easy-to-use Carols & Barrels Trip Guide, filled with all the details of each distillery’s pop-up bar from the Smokies to Memphis.

Festive Stops

Each stop along the Trail will transform into its own wonderland, decking the halls in an unique holiday theme authentic to their brand. Guests can expect to be fully immersed—whether it’s through festive décor, twinkling lights, or whimsical touches to wrap visitors in yuletide cheer.

Participating Trail members include:

Ole Smoky Distillery / 6th & Peabody -“Winter Wonderland”
Corsair Distillery & Taproom – “Nightmare Before Christmas”
Far Better Distillery -“Technicolor Tinseltown”
Leiper’s Fork Distillery – “Bootleggers Christmas Run”
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery -“Home for the Holidays”
Old Dominick Distillery -“Blue Christmas”
Old Forge Distillery -“Whiskey Wonderland”
Old Forge Distillery at Assembly Food Hall -“12 Drams of Christmas”
Old Tennessee Distilling Company -”Smoky Mountain Rockwellian Christmas”
Peg Leg Porker Spirits Tasting Room -“Hickory Holidays”
Stable Reserve -“Bells on Cocktails Ring”
Sugarlands Distilling Company –“Mountain Moonshine Christmas”

Sip, Savor, and Celebrate the Season

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!

Unwrap the Fun! Already finished?

Step right up and claim your holiday prize!

This year, Carols & Barrels is all about getting cozy! Guests who complete 6 stops or more can slip into the Sip-mas Socks—festive holiday whiskey socks decorated with seasonal cheer, the perfect pour of holiday spirit for your feet.

For those who complete the full trail, cozy up even more with the Ugly Sip-mas Sweatshirt—a holiday-ready sweater brimming with candy canes, glowing bulbs, snowy flakes, and whiskey bottles aplenty to sip the season in style.

*Participants must be 21 or older to join in the TN Whiskey Trail Passport festivities.