
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Explore the distilling process on a behind-the-scenes tour, then sample crafted spirits and discover their flavors, ingredients, and production at a local craft distillery.
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Explore the craft distilling process on a guided distillery tour, then sample spirits in a tasting that highlights the flavors and techniques behind small-batch production.

Explore the craft distilling process on a guided distillery tour, then sample spirits in a tasting that highlights the flavors and techniques behind small-batch production.
Explore the craft distilling process on a guided distillery tour, then sample spirits in a tasting that highlights the flavors and techniques behind small-batch production.

Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.

Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.
Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.

Sample locally made mead, a honey-fermented drink, in a guided tasting centered on Asheville’s craft beverage scene. Discover mead’s distinctive flavors and traditional brewing character.

Sample locally made mead, a honey-fermented drink, in a guided tasting centered on Asheville’s craft beverage scene. Discover mead’s distinctive flavors and traditional brewing character.
Sample locally made mead, a honey-fermented drink, in a guided tasting centered on Asheville’s craft beverage scene. Discover mead’s distinctive flavors and traditional brewing character.

A focused study hall centered on “Found After the Flood,” with space for reading, reflection, and shared discussion in a relaxed distillery setting.

A focused study hall centered on “Found After the Flood,” with space for reading, reflection, and shared discussion in a relaxed distillery setting.
A focused study hall centered on “Found After the Flood,” with space for reading, reflection, and shared discussion in a relaxed distillery setting.

Taste a rotating lineup of low-intervention wines and discover unexpected favorites in a casual Friday evening tasting. Samples cost $10, with complimentary tasting when you take a bottle home.

Taste a rotating lineup of low-intervention wines and discover unexpected favorites in a casual Friday evening tasting. Samples cost $10, with complimentary tasting when you take a bottle home.
Taste a rotating lineup of low-intervention wines and discover unexpected favorites in a casual Friday evening tasting. Samples cost $10, with complimentary tasting when you take a bottle home.

A guided sparkling-wine flight travels across global regions, comparing bubbles by grape, method, and style. Expect crisp pours, tasting notes, and a polished lounge atmosphere ideal for a festive night out.

A guided sparkling-wine flight travels across global regions, comparing bubbles by grape, method, and style. Expect crisp pours, tasting notes, and a polished lounge atmosphere ideal for a festive night out.
A guided sparkling-wine flight travels across global regions, comparing bubbles by grape, method, and style. Expect crisp pours, tasting notes, and a polished lounge atmosphere ideal for a festive night out.
An intimate guided bourbon flight led by Jeremy, blending sensory tasting notes with approachable whiskey education for both newcomers and seasoned sippers. Hosted in a cigar bar setting for a cozy, late-night speakeasy vibe.
An intimate guided bourbon flight led by Jeremy, blending sensory tasting notes with approachable whiskey education for both newcomers and seasoned sippers. Hosted in a cigar bar setting for a cozy, late-night speakeasy vibe.
An intimate guided bourbon flight led by Jeremy, blending sensory tasting notes with approachable whiskey education for both newcomers and seasoned sippers. Hosted in a cigar bar setting for a cozy, late-night speakeasy vibe.
Sample booze-free beverages with expert guidance in a relaxed, option-rich tasting, and take home Halloween cocktail recipes. A welcoming stop for sober October and curious drinkers alike.
Sample booze-free beverages with expert guidance in a relaxed, option-rich tasting, and take home Halloween cocktail recipes. A welcoming stop for sober October and curious drinkers alike.
Sample booze-free beverages with expert guidance in a relaxed, option-rich tasting, and take home Halloween cocktail recipes. A welcoming stop for sober October and curious drinkers alike.

A deep-dive Cabernet Sauvignon class with guided tasting flights that highlight tannin structure, oak influence, and regional styles. Expect palate training, aroma identification, and focused discussion for wine lovers and curious beginners.

A deep-dive Cabernet Sauvignon class with guided tasting flights that highlight tannin structure, oak influence, and regional styles. Expect palate training, aroma identification, and focused discussion for wine lovers and curious beginners.
A deep-dive Cabernet Sauvignon class with guided tasting flights that highlight tannin structure, oak influence, and regional styles. Expect palate training, aroma identification, and focused discussion for wine lovers and curious beginners.

Festive sip-and-shop evening inside a gallery setting with holiday gifts, local artisan vendors, and browseable art displays. Casual strolling vibe designed for seasonal shopping with a drink in hand and easy conversation.

Festive sip-and-shop evening inside a gallery setting with holiday gifts, local artisan vendors, and browseable art displays. Casual strolling vibe designed for seasonal shopping with a drink in hand and easy conversation.
Festive sip-and-shop evening inside a gallery setting with holiday gifts, local artisan vendors, and browseable art displays. Casual strolling vibe designed for seasonal shopping with a drink in hand and easy conversation.
A guided pasture hike pairs fresh-air farm exploration with an up-close introduction to Highland cows, including opportunities to pet them, take photos, and browse cow-themed merchandise.
A guided pasture hike pairs fresh-air farm exploration with an up-close introduction to Highland cows, including opportunities to pet them, take photos, and browse cow-themed merchandise.
A guided pasture hike pairs fresh-air farm exploration with an up-close introduction to Highland cows, including opportunities to pet them, take photos, and browse cow-themed merchandise.

A focused Pinot Noir deep-dive blending grape education with a guided tasting at a stylish wine bar. Expect aromatic red wine flights, varietal comparisons, and practical tips for identifying terroir-driven flavors.

A focused Pinot Noir deep-dive blending grape education with a guided tasting at a stylish wine bar. Expect aromatic red wine flights, varietal comparisons, and practical tips for identifying terroir-driven flavors.
A focused Pinot Noir deep-dive blending grape education with a guided tasting at a stylish wine bar. Expect aromatic red wine flights, varietal comparisons, and practical tips for identifying terroir-driven flavors.

Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.

Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.
Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.

Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.

Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.
Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.
Shape a functional metal piece such as a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape a functional metal piece such as a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape a functional metal piece such as a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Heat and shape metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with optional upgrades available on site.
Heat and shape metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with optional upgrades available on site.
Heat and shape metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with optional upgrades available on site.
Sip through cozy autumn wines personally selected by Chris, with a relaxed seasonal tasting centered on thoughtful pours, crisp fall flavors, and an intimate neighborhood wine shop atmosphere.
Sip through cozy autumn wines personally selected by Chris, with a relaxed seasonal tasting centered on thoughtful pours, crisp fall flavors, and an intimate neighborhood wine shop atmosphere.
Sip through cozy autumn wines personally selected by Chris, with a relaxed seasonal tasting centered on thoughtful pours, crisp fall flavors, and an intimate neighborhood wine shop atmosphere.

Settle in for an evening of trivia questions and casual competition in a brewery taproom, with craft beer and a relaxed atmosphere for gathering with friends.

Settle in for an evening of trivia questions and casual competition in a brewery taproom, with craft beer and a relaxed atmosphere for gathering with friends.
Settle in for an evening of trivia questions and casual competition in a brewery taproom, with craft beer and a relaxed atmosphere for gathering with friends.

Literary themed team trivia played over house made ginger beer in a lively brewery taproom setting. Expect rounds on books and authors, friendly competition, and prizes that keep the energy high late into the evening.

Literary themed team trivia played over house made ginger beer in a lively brewery taproom setting. Expect rounds on books and authors, friendly competition, and prizes that keep the energy high late into the evening.
Literary themed team trivia played over house made ginger beer in a lively brewery taproom setting. Expect rounds on books and authors, friendly competition, and prizes that keep the energy high late into the evening.
Hands-on pasta-making workshop led by The Pasta Lady, focused on traditional Italian techniques from mixing dough to shaping noodles. Set at a vineyard tasting room for a cozy culinary class paired naturally with local wines.
Hands-on pasta-making workshop led by The Pasta Lady, focused on traditional Italian techniques from mixing dough to shaping noodles. Set at a vineyard tasting room for a cozy culinary class paired naturally with local wines.
Hands-on pasta-making workshop led by The Pasta Lady, focused on traditional Italian techniques from mixing dough to shaping noodles. Set at a vineyard tasting room for a cozy culinary class paired naturally with local wines.
