Sugarlands Distilling Company Partners with TAG USA on New Distribution

Gatlinburg, Tenn. — Authentic moonshine from the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee is making its way across the United States thanks to a partnership with TAG USA, one of the most respected beverage marketing and sales organizations in the country.

“We’re thrilled about our partnership with TAG USA,” said Ned Vickers, owner of Sugarlands Distilling Company. “We are rolling out our seven varieties of shine in a thoughtful and strategic manner. The response we’re receiving so far has been overwhelmingly positive.”

Sugarlands Distilling Co Moonshine

Sugarlands Distilling Company opened its doors to the public in March 2014 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Sugarlands Shine is currently available in Tennessee, South Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida, with plans to be in every state by mid-2015.

More information about Sugarlands Distilling Company, its story, and videos of how to make moonshine cocktails can be found at http://www.sugarlandsdistilling.com/happenings/media-room.

List of International Spirits Competition Honors for Sugarlands Shine

  • Silver Cloud (100-proof):
    • “Platinum Best in Class” at the 2014 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards in the unaged whiskey / moonshine category.
    • “Silver” at the 2014 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition in the Whiskey/Whisky, Un-aged American Whiskey category
  • Butterscotch Gold (40-proof):
    • “Platinum” at the 2014 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards in the flavored moonshine category
    • “Bronze” at the 2014 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition in the Whiskey/Whisky, Flavored Whiskey/Whisky, Bourbon category
  • Appalachian Apple Pie (50-proof):
    • “Silver” at the 2014 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards in the flavored moonshine category
    • “Silver” at the 2014 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition in the Whiskey/Whisky, Flavored Whiskey/Whisky, Bourbon category
  • Jim Tom’s Signature Unaged Rye (100-proof):
    • “Silver” at the 2014 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition in the  Whiskey/Whisky, Un-aged American Whiskey category

About Sugarlands Distilling Company
Sugarlands Distilling Company is a producer of craft quality moonshine and whiskey and is also a popular attraction in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Inside the distillery, guests can taste free samples of authentic Sugarlands Shine, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the production, and purchase a variety of moonshine flavors, mountain merchandise, and apparel. To enhance their experience, guests can enjoy live music, Appalachian storytelling, and book outdoor adventure tours in the Sugarlands, an area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park historically referred to as “moonshiners’ paradise.” The company is East Tennessee-owned, with a focus on bettering the local community through a variety of events and charitable giving.  Sugarlands Distilling Company’s phased strategic distribution strategy will be supported through a partnership with TAG USA, one of the most respected beverage marketing/sales organizations in the country.