
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Walk through a working craft distillery in Black Mountain, then sample small-batch spirits in a guided tasting that highlights local grains, fermentation, and barrel aging. Casual, educational sips with behind-the-scenes production details.
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Step behind the scenes for a walkthrough of a small batch distillery, with an inside look at fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging. Wrap up with a guided tasting flight of house crafted spirits in a relaxed taproom setting.

Step behind the scenes for a walkthrough of a small batch distillery, with an inside look at fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging. Wrap up with a guided tasting flight of house crafted spirits in a relaxed taproom setting.
Step behind the scenes for a walkthrough of a small batch distillery, with an inside look at fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging. Wrap up with a guided tasting flight of house crafted spirits in a relaxed taproom setting.

A behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain distillery, with a guided look at fermentation and distillation equipment and the craft process. Typically paired with tasting pours of house spirits for a deeper flavor and technique primer.

A behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain distillery, with a guided look at fermentation and distillation equipment and the craft process. Typically paired with tasting pours of house spirits for a deeper flavor and technique primer.
A behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain distillery, with a guided look at fermentation and distillation equipment and the craft process. Typically paired with tasting pours of house spirits for a deeper flavor and technique primer.

Easygoing afternoon soundtrack of live tunes inside a craft distillery tasting room, ideal for sipping house spirits and lingering over casual conversation. Laid-back hangout energy in Black Mountain with cocktails and small-batch pours.

Easygoing afternoon soundtrack of live tunes inside a craft distillery tasting room, ideal for sipping house spirits and lingering over casual conversation. Laid-back hangout energy in Black Mountain with cocktails and small-batch pours.
Easygoing afternoon soundtrack of live tunes inside a craft distillery tasting room, ideal for sipping house spirits and lingering over casual conversation. Laid-back hangout energy in Black Mountain with cocktails and small-batch pours.

Early-evening hangout at a craft distillery in Black Mountain with a laid-back, after-work vibe. Expect sipping and sampling spirits—often via tasting flights—while locals mingle in a casual, social setting.

Early-evening hangout at a craft distillery in Black Mountain with a laid-back, after-work vibe. Expect sipping and sampling spirits—often via tasting flights—while locals mingle in a casual, social setting.
Early-evening hangout at a craft distillery in Black Mountain with a laid-back, after-work vibe. Expect sipping and sampling spirits—often via tasting flights—while locals mingle in a casual, social setting.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A fall food festival built around Carolina artisan cheeses with tasting-focused bites and a vendor-style market atmosphere. Sip craft spirits at a distillery while browsing local makers and connecting with the regional food community.

A fall food festival built around Carolina artisan cheeses with tasting-focused bites and a vendor-style market atmosphere. Sip craft spirits at a distillery while browsing local makers and connecting with the regional food community.
A fall food festival built around Carolina artisan cheeses with tasting-focused bites and a vendor-style market atmosphere. Sip craft spirits at a distillery while browsing local makers and connecting with the regional food community.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where all projects and skill levels are welcome for relaxed social stitching. Grab a bite and a cocktail in a warm distillery setting with a Black Mountain Yarn Shop partnership vibe.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where all projects and skill levels are welcome for relaxed social stitching. Grab a bite and a cocktail in a warm distillery setting with a Black Mountain Yarn Shop partnership vibe.
Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where all projects and skill levels are welcome for relaxed social stitching. Grab a bite and a cocktail in a warm distillery setting with a Black Mountain Yarn Shop partnership vibe.

A 90 minute guided brewery walkthrough moves from brewhouse to taproom and outdoor spaces, unpacking Highland’s origin story and brewing process. The experience ends with a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).

A 90 minute guided brewery walkthrough moves from brewhouse to taproom and outdoor spaces, unpacking Highland’s origin story and brewing process. The experience ends with a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).
A 90 minute guided brewery walkthrough moves from brewhouse to taproom and outdoor spaces, unpacking Highland’s origin story and brewing process. The experience ends with a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).

Guided whiskey tasting with curated pours and aroma focused sipping in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, late evening vibe geared toward discovering flavor notes, finishes, and favorites.

Guided whiskey tasting with curated pours and aroma focused sipping in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, late evening vibe geared toward discovering flavor notes, finishes, and favorites.
Guided whiskey tasting with curated pours and aroma focused sipping in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, late evening vibe geared toward discovering flavor notes, finishes, and favorites.

A laid-back support night centered on conversation in a covered, spacious outdoor distillery patio while sipping smooth gin and whiskey, plus wine, Devil's Head soda, and mocktails. Pet-friendly and welcoming to outside food, with a community advocacy vibe.

A laid-back support night centered on conversation in a covered, spacious outdoor distillery patio while sipping smooth gin and whiskey, plus wine, Devil's Head soda, and mocktails. Pet-friendly and welcoming to outside food, with a community advocacy vibe.
A laid-back support night centered on conversation in a covered, spacious outdoor distillery patio while sipping smooth gin and whiskey, plus wine, Devil's Head soda, and mocktails. Pet-friendly and welcoming to outside food, with a community advocacy vibe.

A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.

A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.
A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.

A laid-back afternoon set at a working distillery, paired with craft cocktails and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. Expect intimate singer songwriter tunes from Emeline Scales in partnership with Leaf Global Arts.

A laid-back afternoon set at a working distillery, paired with craft cocktails and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. Expect intimate singer songwriter tunes from Emeline Scales in partnership with Leaf Global Arts.
A laid-back afternoon set at a working distillery, paired with craft cocktails and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. Expect intimate singer songwriter tunes from Emeline Scales in partnership with Leaf Global Arts.
Hands-on mixology lesson focused on refreshing summer cocktails, with guided tasting of finished drinks and tips on technique, balance, and garnishes. Casual evening class at a Grovestone Road address in Black Mountain.
Hands-on mixology lesson focused on refreshing summer cocktails, with guided tasting of finished drinks and tips on technique, balance, and garnishes. Casual evening class at a Grovestone Road address in Black Mountain.
Hands-on mixology lesson focused on refreshing summer cocktails, with guided tasting of finished drinks and tips on technique, balance, and garnishes. Casual evening class at a Grovestone Road address in Black Mountain.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, spotlighting local landmarks, architecture, and hidden stories. Expect an engaging, fact rich narrative with time for questions and neighborhood context.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, spotlighting local landmarks, architecture, and hidden stories. Expect an engaging, fact rich narrative with time for questions and neighborhood context.
A historian led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, spotlighting local landmarks, architecture, and hidden stories. Expect an engaging, fact rich narrative with time for questions and neighborhood context.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms, with practical tips for safe harvesting and respectful land ethics. Expect hands-on plant ID, tasting notes if available, and beginner-friendly outdoor learning.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms, with practical tips for safe harvesting and respectful land ethics. Expect hands-on plant ID, tasting notes if available, and beginner-friendly outdoor learning.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal mushrooms, with practical tips for safe harvesting and respectful land ethics. Expect hands-on plant ID, tasting notes if available, and beginner-friendly outdoor learning.

Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.

Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.

A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.

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.

A multi course dinner paired with Davis Family Vineyards wines, with guided tasting notes and pairing insights throughout the meal. Expect an intimate, coursed pacing designed for lingering conversation and focused sipping.

A multi course dinner paired with Davis Family Vineyards wines, with guided tasting notes and pairing insights throughout the meal. Expect an intimate, coursed pacing designed for lingering conversation and focused sipping.
A multi course dinner paired with Davis Family Vineyards wines, with guided tasting notes and pairing insights throughout the meal. Expect an intimate, coursed pacing designed for lingering conversation and focused sipping.