What is the "Counterfeit moonshine and craft souvenirs on the Parkway" scam in Gatlinburg?

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Souvenir shops sell "Smoky Mountain moonshine" and "handcrafted Appalachian" goods that are mass-produced imports with local-sounding branding. Mass-produced jars of flavored spirits from legal distilleries are mixed with fake "authentic" labels at 3-5x the price of actual local producers. Buy moonshine directly from licensed local distilleries like Ole Smoky, Sugarlands, or Doc Collier that have storefronts and tours. Verify Tennessee distillery licensing on any "craft" label.

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Counterfeit moonshine and craft souvenirs on the Parkway

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