
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Explore how small-batch spirits are made during a distillery tour, then sample the finished pours in a guided tasting focused on craft production and flavor.
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Step behind the scenes at a Black Mountain craft distillery for a guided tour of the production space, then settle in for a curated spirits tasting. Expect rich aromas, barrel notes, and insider context on ingredients and process.

Step behind the scenes at a Black Mountain craft distillery for a guided tour of the production space, then settle in for a curated spirits tasting. Expect rich aromas, barrel notes, and insider context on ingredients and process.
Step behind the scenes at a Black Mountain craft distillery for a guided tour of the production space, then settle in for a curated spirits tasting. Expect rich aromas, barrel notes, and insider context on ingredients and process.

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.

Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.

Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.
Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.

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 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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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 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.

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.

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.
An evening tasting brings together Botanist & Barrel ciders and DeFi wines, inviting guests to explore two distinct styles of fermented drinks in a wine and beer lounge.
An evening tasting brings together Botanist & Barrel ciders and DeFi wines, inviting guests to explore two distinct styles of fermented drinks in a wine and beer lounge.
An evening tasting brings together Botanist & Barrel ciders and DeFi wines, inviting guests to explore two distinct styles of fermented drinks in a wine and beer lounge.
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.
Saddle up for one- or two-hour horseback rides along curated trails, with carefully selected horses and routes suited to every experience level, from first-time riders to seasoned equestrians.
Saddle up for one- or two-hour horseback rides along curated trails, with carefully selected horses and routes suited to every experience level, from first-time riders to seasoned equestrians.
Saddle up for one- or two-hour horseback rides along curated trails, with carefully selected horses and routes suited to every experience level, from first-time riders to seasoned equestrians.
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.
Shape heated metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with upgrade options available on site.
Shape heated metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with upgrade options available on site.
Shape heated metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with upgrade options available on site.

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.
