The experience of sipping cider in the Smoky Mountains is unbeatable! With the backdrop of the gorgeous Smokies surrounding you, there’s nothing better than relaxing with a handcrafted cider in your hand as you enjoy the company of loved ones. The ciders here at Tennessee Cider Company are known for their rich, homegrown flavor and have a way of elevating your experience in the Smokies. Are you ready for your opportunity to explore our bold flavors? Here’s how to savor the flavors at Tennessee Cider Company:
1. Start With an Open Mind
Guests love tastings at Tennessee Cider Company because it’s a chance to discover bold flavors out of the ordinary. Maybe you think you’re strictly a fruit cider drinker — until you try our Cider Donut or Hard Tea ciders. With the right mindset, you’re bound to be pleasantly surprised! Don’t forget: we offer complimentary tastings every day of the week, so you can sample different ciders.
2. Use All Five Senses
The best tastings use all 5 senses, not just taste. When you use all of your senses, your tasting becomes a more complete experience, as you begin to notice the small things that make each flavor unique:
- See the color
- Swirl and gently smell
- Sip slowly
- Feel the texture
- Listen to your gut — which sip puts the biggest smile on your face?
3. Ask Questions
Our tasting team is here for much more than just pours! We’re more than happy to answer any questions and share all the juicy details behind each one of the ciders you try. This includes making recommendations. If there’s a typical type of cider you really love, let us know, and we can recommend something that we think you’ll like based on your personal taste.
4. Don’t Skip Specialty Flavors
For the ultimate tasting experience, try a VIP tasting at Tennessee Cider Company! When you do, you’ll get to try all the ciders we have on tap for just $5. This includes some of our most unique blends and specialty flavors, like Honey Mango Mead, Blackberry Dessert Wine, as well as slushies and mulled ciders. If you want to get the full Smoky Mountain experience, a VIP tasting is the way to go!
5. Take the Experience Home
Once you find a hard cider that you love, your experience doesn’t have to end at your tasting. Be sure to purchase a bottle or 2 of your favorites to take with you! Once you’re back home and pop open the bottle, all your incredible memories from your trip to the Smokies will come back to you. Plus, you can share these one-of-a-kind flavors with folks who have never had them before. It’s a great way to share the love for something you can only find in the Smokies!
Savor the Flavors at Tennessee Cider Company
From Black N’ Blue to Black Cherry, Peach Mimosa, Spiced Apple, and so many more, there’s surely a flavor at Tennessee Cider Company that you will fall in love with! We hope to see you soon at our cideries in Gatlinburg in Sevierville. Before you visit to sample these delicious flavors, check out what to expect at a cider tasting with us!
