
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
A behind the scenes walk through a working craft distillery paired with a guided spirits tasting. Learn how grains become whiskey and other small batch pours, with time for questions and bottle shopping.
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Behind the scenes walk through a small batch craft distillery, from mash and fermentation to stills and barreling. Finish with a guided spirits flight tasting and time for questions about process and flavor notes.

Behind the scenes walk through a small batch craft distillery, from mash and fermentation to stills and barreling. Finish with a guided spirits flight tasting and time for questions about process and flavor notes.
Behind the scenes walk through a small batch craft distillery, from mash and fermentation to stills and barreling. Finish with a guided spirits flight tasting and time for questions about process and flavor notes.

Early-evening hangout in a craft distillery tasting room with a relaxed Friday-night vibe and seasonal cocktail specials. Ideal for sipping small-batch spirits, mingling at the bar, and kicking off the weekend in Black Mountain.

Early-evening hangout in a craft distillery tasting room with a relaxed Friday-night vibe and seasonal cocktail specials. Ideal for sipping small-batch spirits, mingling at the bar, and kicking off the weekend in Black Mountain.
Early-evening hangout in a craft distillery tasting room with a relaxed Friday-night vibe and seasonal cocktail specials. Ideal for sipping small-batch spirits, mingling at the bar, and kicking off the weekend in Black Mountain.

Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.

Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.
Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.

Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.

Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.
Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.
Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.

Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.
Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.
An historian-led walk through downtown Asheville, unpacking landmark stories and lesser-known local history on an early evening excursion. Starts from a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop as the meet-up point.

A guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a local naturalist-style guide, covering forest trails, creek crossings, and scenic cascade overlooks. Expect a moderate pace focused on safety, nature interpretation, and photo stops.

A guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a local naturalist-style guide, covering forest trails, creek crossings, and scenic cascade overlooks. Expect a moderate pace focused on safety, nature interpretation, and photo stops.
A guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a local naturalist-style guide, covering forest trails, creek crossings, and scenic cascade overlooks. Expect a moderate pace focused on safety, nature interpretation, and photo stops.

An intimate spoken word and poetry reading night with Dark City Poets Society inside a craft distillery, pairing lyrical performances with a late-evening bar vibe. Expect local writers, bold voices, and community energy.

An intimate spoken word and poetry reading night with Dark City Poets Society inside a craft distillery, pairing lyrical performances with a late-evening bar vibe. Expect local writers, bold voices, and community energy.
An intimate spoken word and poetry reading night with Dark City Poets Society inside a craft distillery, pairing lyrical performances with a late-evening bar vibe. Expect local writers, bold voices, and community energy.
A nighttime true crime walking tour through downtown Asheville, diving into notorious cases, scandal, and eerie local history with guided storytelling. Starts at a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an adults-leaning, after-dark vibe.
A nighttime true crime walking tour through downtown Asheville, diving into notorious cases, scandal, and eerie local history with guided storytelling. Starts at a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an adults-leaning, after-dark vibe.
A nighttime true crime walking tour through downtown Asheville, diving into notorious cases, scandal, and eerie local history with guided storytelling. Starts at a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an adults-leaning, after-dark vibe.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.
Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
Slow, sensory forest bathing unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails and gardens, blending mindful walking with quiet nature immersion. A calming afternoon reset led by Asheville Wellness Tours for stress relief and grounding.
All-day anniversary party celebrating Botanist & Barrel’s Asheville milestone with complimentary wine, cider, and cheese tastings. A lively bar hang for sipping flights, snacking on pairings, and toasting the next chapter downtown.
All-day anniversary party celebrating Botanist & Barrel’s Asheville milestone with complimentary wine, cider, and cheese tastings. A lively bar hang for sipping flights, snacking on pairings, and toasting the next chapter downtown.
All-day anniversary party celebrating Botanist & Barrel’s Asheville milestone with complimentary wine, cider, and cheese tastings. A lively bar hang for sipping flights, snacking on pairings, and toasting the next chapter downtown.

Curated cake and beverage pairing flight with Gena Bakes in a cozy cider house tasting room. Expect sweet layered slices matched with Botanist & Barrel pours for a relaxed Sunday afternoon treat and mingling.

Curated cake and beverage pairing flight with Gena Bakes in a cozy cider house tasting room. Expect sweet layered slices matched with Botanist & Barrel pours for a relaxed Sunday afternoon treat and mingling.
Curated cake and beverage pairing flight with Gena Bakes in a cozy cider house tasting room. Expect sweet layered slices matched with Botanist & Barrel pours for a relaxed Sunday afternoon treat and mingling.
Guided specialty coffee cupping with side by side tastings to train your palate for aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body. A hands on afternoon in a professional training lab focused on sensory skills and coffee vocabulary.
Guided specialty coffee cupping with side by side tastings to train your palate for aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body. A hands on afternoon in a professional training lab focused on sensory skills and coffee vocabulary.
Guided specialty coffee cupping with side by side tastings to train your palate for aroma, acidity, sweetness, and body. A hands on afternoon in a professional training lab focused on sensory skills and coffee vocabulary.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and scenic shoreline views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for an outdoor social stroll that’s ideal for visitors and locals.

A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and scenic shoreline views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for an outdoor social stroll that’s ideal for visitors and locals.
A guided group walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and scenic shoreline views. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for an outdoor social stroll that’s ideal for visitors and locals.