Moonshine Tasting ~ Sat, Dec 14, 2013

Evins Mill is hosting its first ever moonshine tasting on Saturday, December 14. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., guest will be treated to samples of authentic small-batch Tennessee moonshine from Short Mountain Distillery, a 300-acre working farm in adjacent Cannon County - and one of only a handful of licensed moonshine distilleries in the state. 

The tasting will feature appetizers paired and prepared by Chef Evans just for the occasion. Led by Master Distiller Billy Kaufman, the tasting will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by a "Moonshine" dinner, featuring an Apple Streusel dessert, topped with Short Mountain Moonshine, local honey caramel. 

Dinner Menu

Soup

• Short Mountain Consomme, garnished with a brunoise of local turnip

Salad

• Fresh Grapefruit w/ a creamy watercress dressing

Entrees

• Stuffed Pork Loin with apples, dried fruit, brown sugar & spices
• Citrus Braised Duck Breast with a fresh cranberry, jalapeno relish
  

Dessert

• Apple Streusel with vanilla ice cream, made with fresh Arkansas black apples & Short Mountain Moonshine, local honey caramel

The Moonshine Tasting Package includes...

• Saturday night lodging
• moonshine tasting & appetizers 
• a four-course dinner
• a hearty breakfast with omelet station
• a picnic box lunch on day of arrival or departure
• non-alcoholic beverages

and is $285 to $350 for two guests depending on the room. Or come just for the appetizers, tasting and dinner for $60/plate. 

Call 615.269.3740 (nashville) or 615.286.2090 (smithville) to learn more or make reservations.