Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Trace the grain-to-glass process on a guided distillery tour, then sample handcrafted whiskies and gins while learning about the region’s spirits. Tastings are for guests 21+ with valid ID.
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Explore the craft distilling process on a guided tour, then sample spirits made at the Black Mountain distillery. A behind-the-scenes experience for curious visitors and spirits enthusiasts.
Explore the craft distilling process on a guided tour, then sample spirits made at the Black Mountain distillery. A behind-the-scenes experience for curious visitors and spirits enthusiasts.
Explore the craft distilling process on a guided tour, then sample spirits made at the Black Mountain distillery. A behind-the-scenes experience for curious visitors and spirits enthusiasts.
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 hands-on whiskey mixology class explores spirit history, flavor balance, and the craft behind three distinct cocktail builds, paired with a curated snack.
A hands-on whiskey mixology class explores spirit history, flavor balance, and the craft behind three distinct cocktail builds, paired with a curated snack.
A hands-on whiskey mixology class explores spirit history, flavor balance, and the craft behind three distinct cocktail builds, paired with a curated snack.
Explore adventurous organic wines through a guided tasting focused on Forlorn Hope Winery’s curious, distinctive bottles. Discover unconventional wine styles and the character behind each pour.
Explore adventurous organic wines through a guided tasting focused on Forlorn Hope Winery’s curious, distinctive bottles. Discover unconventional wine styles and the character behind each pour.
Explore adventurous organic wines through a guided tasting focused on Forlorn Hope Winery’s curious, distinctive bottles. Discover unconventional wine styles and the character behind each pour.
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.
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.
Choose one- or two-hour horseback rides along curated trail routes, with carefully selected horses suited to riders of all experience levels, from first-timers to seasoned equestrians.
Choose one- or two-hour horseback rides along curated trail routes, with carefully selected horses suited to riders of all experience levels, from first-timers to seasoned equestrians.
Choose one- or two-hour horseback rides along curated trail routes, with carefully selected horses suited to riders of all experience levels, from first-timers to seasoned equestrians.
Heat and shape iron into 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 iron into 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 iron into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
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.
Heat and shape steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Heat and shape steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Heat and shape steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop. Optional upgrades are available on site.
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.
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 farm visit with gentle Highland cows—learn fun cow facts, feed and pet the herd, then settle in behind the farmhouse for a Highland cow themed afternoon tea. Relaxed, photo-worthy outdoor experience ideal for animal lovers and families.
Hands-on farm visit with gentle Highland cows—learn fun cow facts, feed and pet the herd, then settle in behind the farmhouse for a Highland cow themed afternoon tea. Relaxed, photo-worthy outdoor experience ideal for animal lovers and families.
Hands-on farm visit with gentle Highland cows—learn fun cow facts, feed and pet the herd, then settle in behind the farmhouse for a Highland cow themed afternoon tea. Relaxed, photo-worthy outdoor experience ideal for animal lovers and families.
Shape clay into pots during a private, hands-on pottery lesson, with guidance for wheel throwing or hand building. Your piece is fired and glazed through a multistep studio process.
Shape clay into pots during a private, hands-on pottery lesson, with guidance for wheel throwing or hand building. Your piece is fired and glazed through a multistep studio process.
Shape clay into pots during a private, hands-on pottery lesson, with guidance for wheel throwing or hand building. Your piece is fired and glazed through a multistep studio process.
Shape a personal clay piece while learning the pinch pot technique in an adult ceramics workshop. Instruction, clay, glazing, and firing are included, with finished work ready for pickup a few weeks later.
Shape a personal clay piece while learning the pinch pot technique in an adult ceramics workshop. Instruction, clay, glazing, and firing are included, with finished work ready for pickup a few weeks later.
Shape a personal clay piece while learning the pinch pot technique in an adult ceramics workshop. Instruction, clay, glazing, and firing are included, with finished work ready for pickup a few weeks later.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Explore Appalachian customs around death and mourning on a guided tour of a historic mountain homestead, tracing funeral traditions, remembrance practices, and regional beliefs surrounding loss.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
Weekly guided woodland walks focused on safe foraging and wildcrafting, from mushrooms and edible plants to medicinal herbs. Expect moss level close looking, forest critter curiosity, and seasonal tea making with practical take home skills.
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.
Explore uncommon grape varietals from wine regions around the world through a guided tasting led by Rise Over Run’s Chris Thornbury, discovering distinctive flavors and styles.
Explore uncommon grape varietals from wine regions around the world through a guided tasting led by Rise Over Run’s Chris Thornbury, discovering distinctive flavors and styles.
Explore uncommon grape varietals from wine regions around the world through a guided tasting led by Rise Over Run’s Chris Thornbury, discovering distinctive flavors and styles.