
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Trace the grain-to-glass process on a guided distillery tour, then sample regional whiskies and gins. A 21+ tasting explores the craft and character of small-batch spirits.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.

Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.
Explore working production spaces and trace the brewery’s history and brewing process on an interactive small-group tour, with distinctive beer samples and access rarely available to visitors.

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 a one- or two-hour horseback ride on thoughtfully selected trails, with a carefully matched selection of horses and routes designed to welcome riders of every experience level.
Choose a one- or two-hour horseback ride on thoughtfully selected trails, with a carefully matched selection of horses and routes designed to welcome riders of every experience level.
Choose a one- or two-hour horseback ride on thoughtfully selected trails, with a carefully matched selection of horses and routes designed to welcome riders of every experience level.

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.

Explore Eliada’s working campus farm, from its geodesic Grow Dome and hoophouse to organic produce production, with agricultural learning and a community potluck welcoming children.

Explore Eliada’s working campus farm, from its geodesic Grow Dome and hoophouse to organic produce production, with agricultural learning and a community potluck welcoming children.
Explore Eliada’s working campus farm, from its geodesic Grow Dome and hoophouse to organic produce production, with agricultural learning and a community potluck welcoming children.
A relaxed, low-pressure tasting of booze-free beverages, with zero-proof experts on hand to help guests sample options and discover new favorites in an option-rich setting.
A relaxed, low-pressure tasting of booze-free beverages, with zero-proof experts on hand to help guests sample options and discover new favorites in an option-rich setting.
A relaxed, low-pressure tasting of booze-free beverages, with zero-proof experts on hand to help guests sample options and discover new favorites in an option-rich setting.

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.
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 ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.

Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.
Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.

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.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with upgrade options available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with upgrade options available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with upgrade options available on site.

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.
