Best smooth whiskey? for a non whiskey lover

Heading out to Tennessee from kc in the next month. I’ve never been a big whiskey guy always thought old fashions were a tad harsh for my likings but just got introduced to American Honey whiskey by my niece and that went down super smooth. I’d like to enjoy a glass or some type of mixture that’s smooth while kicking back in the Smokey mountains. Any suggestions? I never buy whiskey so all I know is Jack Daniels, I’m looking for something new to me and smooth.