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March 25, 2025

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Donut Distillery Serves Up the Sweets!

East Nashville's new sweet spot lets you get creative in the pursuit of delectable donuts.

Next time your family’s sweet tooth strikes, head over to the new Donut Distillery in East Nashville. The shop specializes in mini donuts, and it offers several varieties.

Here's the real sweet thing: your kids will have a blast coming up with their own made-to-order concoctions. You can pick your batter, frosting, and special toppings and drizzle from an assortment of options. Then let your mouth water while you watch your custom delights being made right in front of your eyes. Get three for $3, six for $5, 12 for $10 or 25 for $20.

DONUT DISTILLERY'S SIGNATURE MINI DONUTS

  • WHISKEY GLAZE – A Donut Distillery original made with real Tennessee Whiskey

  • CINNAMON/SUGAR – Nothing like a classic

  • SWEET SWINE – Maple frosting with homemade bacon bits – when your syrup drips into your bacon!

  • DREAMSICLE – Vanilla frosting dipped in Tang

  • DEATH BY CHOCOLATE – Chocolate frosting, Oreos and hot fudge swirl

  • STRAWBERRY LEMONADE – Vanilla frosting dipped in strawberry lemonade

  • FROSTED FRUITY – Vanilla frosting dipped in Fruity Pebbles

  • THE HOMER D’OHNUT– Strawberry frosting & sprinkles

  • SMORES – Chocolate frosting with graham cracker & drizzled with marshmallow

  • REESE’S CUP– Chocolate frosting with Reese’s cups

  • ROCKY ROAD – Chocolate frosting topped with nuts and drizzled with marshmallow

  • BOSTON CREME – Chocolate frosting filled with Boston creme filling

CREATE YOUR OWN MINIS

Pick a frosting

Chocolate, vanilla, maple, glazed, whiskey glazed, cinnamon/sugar, powdered sugar, buttercream, Nutella, strawberry

Pick a topping

Oreo cookie, Reese's cup, graham crackers, orange, bacon, coconut, mint chips, rainbow sprinkles, grape, strawberries, strawberry-lemonade, nuts, Butterfinger

Pick a drizzle

Caramel, marshmallow, hot fudge, peanut butter

GRAB A DRINK

In addition to donut delights, you can quench your thirst at Donut Distillery. The shop has a selection of Stubborn Craft Soda boasting no artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup. The sodas are naturally flavored, and you can choose from Classic Root Beer, Agave Vanilla Cream Soda, Pineapple Cream Soda, Orange Hibiscus Soda and Draft Cola (also available with a zero-sugar option).

Moms and Dads can enjoy an espresso, cappuccino, latte or other coffee drinks in addition to a variety of local craft brews.

Want a real sugar rush? Go for the $5 Donut Milkshake. It's made from your choice of two made-to-order donuts blended with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream, and topped with another donut. Yum.

Donut Distillery is located at 311 Gallatin Ave., Nashville. Store hours are Mon – Fri 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Call 615-678-8685 or visit donutdistillery.com.

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