THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Walk behind the bar at Gate 11 in the Chattanooga Choo Choo to see small-batch stills, bottling, and a guided tasting of four award-winning spirits. This one-hour tour blends production detail with hands-on tasting in an accessible downtown setting.
Walk behind the bar at Gate 11 in the Chattanooga Choo Choo to see small-batch stills, bottling, and a guided tasting of four award-winning spirits. This one-hour tour blends production detail with hands-on tasting in an accessible downtown setting.
You step through the back entrance of the Chattanooga Choo Choo and the air shifts—warm malt, citrus botanicals, and copper. Gate 11’s compact distillery occupies two levels adjacent to a bottle shop and cocktail bar; the tour moves from the ground-floor mash cooker and fermenter to the mezzanine where the tops of pot and column stills peer over the railing.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Gate 11 Distillery · Chattanooga, Tennessee
You step through the back entrance of the Chattanooga Choo Choo and the air shifts—warm malt, citrus botanicals, and copper. Gate 11’s compact distillery occupies two levels adjacent to a bottle shop and cocktail bar; the tour moves from the ground-floor mash cooker and fermenter to the mezzanine where the tops of pot and column stills peer over the railing.
Gate 11 is part of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail and experiments across categories: vodka, gin, rum, absinthe and multiple agave expressions, plus bourbon, rye and a single malt aged in their Boxcar Barrelhouse. The layout reflects modern craft practice—small-batch pot stills for botanical extraction, a column system for neutral spirit, and a bottling line that makes the operation surprisingly slick for its size.
Historically, Chattanooga’s rail and river commerce shaped its food-and-drink culture; today small distillers like Gate 11 reuse industrial spaces near the Choo Choo complex, keeping production visible to the public.
For visitors: the one-hour guided tour ends with a guided tasting of four spirits chosen from their range. Plan for an easy, standing tour with short stairs to the second level, followed by seated tasting. Bring a photo ID, give yourself time to browse the bottle shop, and arrive a few minutes early to check in at the bar. The experience suits those curious about distillation mechanics and flavor development—expect clear technical explanations, a close look at still geometry, and practical tasting notes to take home.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for all fitness levels; tour involves short stairs and standing periods
The guided tour lasts approximately 60 minutes, including the tasting of four spirits.
The distillery first floor and tasting area are wheelchair accessible; the tour includes a second level that may not be fully accessible—ask staff for accommodations.
Yes—participants are offered a guided tasting of four spirits chosen from Gate 11’s range as part of the tour.
Yes—the attached bottle shop and bar offer bottles and cocktails for purchase, subject to local liquor laws and availability.
Chattanooga’s distilling and brewing traditions have long tied to its rail and river commerce; modern craft distillers often occupy repurposed industrial spaces near historic rail hubs like the Choo Choo.
Support local producers who adhere to small-batch practices and responsible sourcing; avoid excess bottle waste by buying only what you’ll use and recycling corks and glass.
Gate 11 Distillery operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step through the back entrance of the Chattanooga Choo Choo and the air shifts—warm malt, citrus botanicals, and copper. Gate 11’s compact distillery occupies two levels adjacent to a bottle shop and cocktail bar; the tour moves from the ground-floor mash cooker and fermenter to the mezzanine where the tops of pot and column stills peer over the railing.
You step through the back entrance of the Chattanooga Choo Choo and the air shifts—warm malt, citrus botanicals, and copper. Gate 11’s compact distillery occupies two levels adjacent to a bottle shop and cocktail bar; the tour moves from the ground-floor mash cooker and fermenter to the mezzanine where the tops of pot and column stills peer over the railing.
Gate 11 is part of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail and experiments across categories: vodka, gin, rum, absinthe and multiple agave expressions, plus bourbon, rye and a single malt aged in their Boxcar Barrelhouse. The layout reflects modern craft practice—small-batch pot stills for botanical extraction, a column system for neutral spirit, and a bottling line that makes the operation surprisingly slick for its size.
Historically, Chattanooga’s rail and river commerce shaped its food-and-drink culture; today small distillers like Gate 11 reuse industrial spaces near the Choo Choo complex, keeping production visible to the public.
For visitors: the one-hour guided tour ends with a guided tasting of four spirits chosen from their range. Plan for an easy, standing tour with short stairs to the second level, followed by seated tasting. Bring a photo ID, give yourself time to browse the bottle shop, and arrive a few minutes early to check in at the bar. The experience suits those curious about distillation mechanics and flavor development—expect clear technical explanations, a close look at still geometry, and practical tasting notes to take home.