
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Trace the grain-to-glass process on a guided distillery tour, then sample regional whiskies and gins while learning about the craft and origins behind each spirit.
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A guided grain-to-glass walk traces regional ingredients and distilling methods before a 21+ tasting of whiskies and gins, pairing craft spirits with behind-the-scenes production insight.

A guided grain-to-glass walk traces regional ingredients and distilling methods before a 21+ tasting of whiskies and gins, pairing craft spirits with behind-the-scenes production insight.
A guided grain-to-glass walk traces regional ingredients and distilling methods before a 21+ tasting of whiskies and gins, pairing craft spirits with behind-the-scenes production insight.

Spoken word and poetry readings with the Dark City Poets Society in a craft distillery setting. Expect an intimate, late-night atmosphere with cocktails and a rotating lineup of local voices on the mic.

Spoken word and poetry readings with the Dark City Poets Society in a craft distillery setting. Expect an intimate, late-night atmosphere with cocktails and a rotating lineup of local voices on the mic.
Spoken word and poetry readings with the Dark City Poets Society in a craft distillery setting. Expect an intimate, late-night atmosphere with cocktails and a rotating lineup of local voices on the mic.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.
Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.

After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.

After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.
After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.

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.
Taste a curated selection of wines chosen for the harvest season in a relaxed wine-bar atmosphere centered on discovering seasonal pours and sharing a table.
Taste a curated selection of wines chosen for the harvest season in a relaxed wine-bar atmosphere centered on discovering seasonal pours and sharing a table.
Taste a curated selection of wines chosen for the harvest season in a relaxed wine-bar atmosphere centered on discovering seasonal pours and sharing a table.

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.

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.

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.

Local performers take the stage for a welcoming Tuesday showcase, with sign-ups for singers and instrumentalists and plenty of room to cheer from the crowd. Wine bottle discounts and appetizer specials add a casual bar-night vibe.

Local performers take the stage for a welcoming Tuesday showcase, with sign-ups for singers and instrumentalists and plenty of room to cheer from the crowd. Wine bottle discounts and appetizer specials add a casual bar-night vibe.
Local performers take the stage for a welcoming Tuesday showcase, with sign-ups for singers and instrumentalists and plenty of room to cheer from the crowd. Wine bottle discounts and appetizer specials add a casual bar-night vibe.
Sample Chris’s favorite European wines from the Rise Over Run portfolio in a guided tasting focused on discovering distinctive bottles and exploring a curated selection.
Sample Chris’s favorite European wines from the Rise Over Run portfolio in a guided tasting focused on discovering distinctive bottles and exploring a curated selection.
Sample Chris’s favorite European wines from the Rise Over Run portfolio in a guided tasting focused on discovering distinctive bottles and exploring a curated selection.
Eerie Appalachian folklore and ghost stories unfold over cocktails, drawing on mountain haints, local legends, and supernatural storytelling in a distillery setting for a moody winter night.
Eerie Appalachian folklore and ghost stories unfold over cocktails, drawing on mountain haints, local legends, and supernatural storytelling in a distillery setting for a moody winter night.
Eerie Appalachian folklore and ghost stories unfold over cocktails, drawing on mountain haints, local legends, and supernatural storytelling in a distillery setting for a moody winter night.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Get hands-on with gentle Highland cows as you learn about the breed, feed them, and enjoy petting time behind the farmhouse, followed by a cow-themed afternoon tea.
Get hands-on with gentle Highland cows as you learn about the breed, feed them, and enjoy petting time behind the farmhouse, followed by a cow-themed afternoon tea.
Get hands-on with gentle Highland cows as you learn about the breed, feed them, and enjoy petting time behind the farmhouse, followed by a cow-themed afternoon tea.

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.

A festive Thanksgiving feast brings timeless holiday classics to the table in a four-course, family-style prix fixe meal. Gather for a leisurely lunch celebrating seasonal traditions with loved ones.

A festive Thanksgiving feast brings timeless holiday classics to the table in a four-course, family-style prix fixe meal. Gather for a leisurely lunch celebrating seasonal traditions with loved ones.
A festive Thanksgiving feast brings timeless holiday classics to the table in a four-course, family-style prix fixe meal. Gather for a leisurely lunch celebrating seasonal traditions with loved ones.

Explore cocktail history, balance, and creative spirit pairings in a hands-on, two-hour mixology class. Build three holiday-inspired drinks and enjoy a curated snack while learning techniques beyond recipe-following.

Explore cocktail history, balance, and creative spirit pairings in a hands-on, two-hour mixology class. Build three holiday-inspired drinks and enjoy a curated snack while learning techniques beyond recipe-following.
Explore cocktail history, balance, and creative spirit pairings in a hands-on, two-hour mixology class. Build three holiday-inspired drinks and enjoy a curated snack while learning techniques beyond recipe-following.
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.

Gather for a warm, family-style four-course prix fixe of timeless Thanksgiving classics, with a festive holiday atmosphere and a relaxed alternative to cooking at home.

Gather for a warm, family-style four-course prix fixe of timeless Thanksgiving classics, with a festive holiday atmosphere and a relaxed alternative to cooking at home.
Gather for a warm, family-style four-course prix fixe of timeless Thanksgiving classics, with a festive holiday atmosphere and a relaxed alternative to cooking at home.
