Moonshine legend and television personality Jim Tom Hedrick will be in Marmet and Beckley, WV on Wednesday, Sept. 10 for Meet & Greets and autograph signings to celebrate Sugarlands Shine’s arrival to the Mountain State. Hedrick’s signature unaged rye is the first “Legends” series of Sugarlands Shine, which is produced by Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The partnership marks Jim Tom’s pursuit of going “legal,” making his brand of shine available to the public for the first time. Hedrick will be at the following locations to meet and greet fans:
-The first signing will be at King Cut Rate Liquor (9913 MacCorkle
Ave, Marmet, WV 25315) from noon to 2:00 p.m.
-The second signing will be held at CJ’s Liquor (2152 Harper Road,
Beckley, WV 25801) from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Both events are free and open to the general public. Guests are encouraged to arrive early.
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.
