Tour Big Machine’s downtown distillery to see modern distillation and taste platinum-filtered vodka, gin, whiskey and moonshine in a 45-minute guided experience. Ideal for visitors who want a compact, informative tasting with easy access to Broadway’s music scene.
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You step up the narrow stair to an upstairs bar that overlooks a low-slung production floor, the thrum of pumps and copper gleam visible through glass. The room smells faintly of toasted corn and citrus; a bartender slides over a flight of spirits and the city beyond the windows hums like a steady accompaniment.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
45 minutes
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required—mostly standing and seated in an indoor tasting room
Wildlife
History
The distillery operates within Nashville’s long history of small-scale spirit production and the city’s larger music-driven tourism economy; downtown development followed the Cumberland River’s industrial corridor.
Conservation
Big Machine emphasizes small-batch production to limit waste; visitors are encouraged to use tap water for hydration and check recycling options when purchasing bottles.
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Bring valid photo ID
You must be 21+ to sample — carry a government-issued photo ID and expect it to be checked at check-in.
Arrive early to check in
Tours start promptly in the upstairs bar; arrive 10–15 minutes early to secure seating and avoid missing your slot.
Plan transport back to Broadway
Street parking is limited downtown—use a rideshare or meter parking and factor in event traffic on weekends.
Not suitable if pregnant
This is an alcohol tasting experience and is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Government-issued photo ID
Required to participate in tastings and to purchase spirits.
Comfortable footwear
You'll be standing and walking a short distance between the bar and production viewing areas.
Small bag or tote
Useful if you plan to purchase bottles or merchandise at the end of the tour.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings; staff may provide water but having your own helps pace consumption.