
Oak and Grist Distillery Tour & Tasting
Behind-the-scenes distillery walkthrough paired with a guided tasting of house-made craft spirits. Learn about mash bills, fermentation, and barrel aging while sampling a curated flight in a Black Mountain tasting room.
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Behind the scenes walk through a working craft distillery, from grain and fermentation to copper stills and barrel aging. Guided tasting highlights Oak and Grist’s house-made spirits with notes on process, flavors, and local ingredients.

Behind the scenes walk through a working craft distillery, from grain and fermentation to copper stills and barrel aging. Guided tasting highlights Oak and Grist’s house-made spirits with notes on process, flavors, and local ingredients.
Behind the scenes walk through a working craft distillery, from grain and fermentation to copper stills and barrel aging. Guided tasting highlights Oak and Grist’s house-made spirits with notes on process, flavors, and local ingredients.

A behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain distillery, with a guided look at fermentation and distillation equipment and the craft process. Typically paired with tasting pours of house spirits for a deeper flavor and technique primer.

A behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain distillery, with a guided look at fermentation and distillation equipment and the craft process. Typically paired with tasting pours of house spirits for a deeper flavor and technique primer.
A behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain distillery, with a guided look at fermentation and distillation equipment and the craft process. Typically paired with tasting pours of house spirits for a deeper flavor and technique primer.

Easygoing afternoon soundtrack of live tunes inside a craft distillery tasting room, ideal for sipping house spirits and lingering over casual conversation. Laid-back hangout energy in Black Mountain with cocktails and small-batch pours.

Easygoing afternoon soundtrack of live tunes inside a craft distillery tasting room, ideal for sipping house spirits and lingering over casual conversation. Laid-back hangout energy in Black Mountain with cocktails and small-batch pours.
Easygoing afternoon soundtrack of live tunes inside a craft distillery tasting room, ideal for sipping house spirits and lingering over casual conversation. Laid-back hangout energy in Black Mountain with cocktails and small-batch pours.

Early-evening hangout at a craft distillery in Black Mountain with a rotating featured pour and casual bar vibes. Ideal for an after-work stop to sip spirits, chat with locals, and ease into the weekend.

Early-evening hangout at a craft distillery in Black Mountain with a rotating featured pour and casual bar vibes. Ideal for an after-work stop to sip spirits, chat with locals, and ease into the weekend.
Early-evening hangout at a craft distillery in Black Mountain with a rotating featured pour and casual bar vibes. Ideal for an after-work stop to sip spirits, chat with locals, and ease into the weekend.

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.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where all projects and skill levels are welcome for relaxed social stitching. Grab a bite and a cocktail in a warm distillery setting with a Black Mountain Yarn Shop partnership vibe.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where all projects and skill levels are welcome for relaxed social stitching. Grab a bite and a cocktail in a warm distillery setting with a Black Mountain Yarn Shop partnership vibe.
Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where all projects and skill levels are welcome for relaxed social stitching. Grab a bite and a cocktail in a warm distillery setting with a Black Mountain Yarn Shop partnership vibe.

A 90 minute guided brewery walkthrough moves from brewhouse to taproom and outdoor spaces, unpacking Highland’s origin story and brewing process. The experience ends with a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).

A 90 minute guided brewery walkthrough moves from brewhouse to taproom and outdoor spaces, unpacking Highland’s origin story and brewing process. The experience ends with a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).
A 90 minute guided brewery walkthrough moves from brewhouse to taproom and outdoor spaces, unpacking Highland’s origin story and brewing process. The experience ends with a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).

Guided whiskey tasting with curated pours and aroma focused sipping in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, late evening vibe geared toward discovering flavor notes, finishes, and favorites.

Guided whiskey tasting with curated pours and aroma focused sipping in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, late evening vibe geared toward discovering flavor notes, finishes, and favorites.
Guided whiskey tasting with curated pours and aroma focused sipping in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, late evening vibe geared toward discovering flavor notes, finishes, and favorites.

A laid-back support night centered on conversation in a covered, spacious outdoor distillery patio while sipping smooth gin and whiskey, plus wine, Devil's Head soda, and mocktails. Pet-friendly and welcoming to outside food, with a community advocacy vibe.

A laid-back support night centered on conversation in a covered, spacious outdoor distillery patio while sipping smooth gin and whiskey, plus wine, Devil's Head soda, and mocktails. Pet-friendly and welcoming to outside food, with a community advocacy vibe.
A laid-back support night centered on conversation in a covered, spacious outdoor distillery patio while sipping smooth gin and whiskey, plus wine, Devil's Head soda, and mocktails. Pet-friendly and welcoming to outside food, with a community advocacy vibe.
Hands-on mixology lesson focused on refreshing summer cocktails, with guided tasting of finished drinks and tips on technique, balance, and garnishes. Casual evening class at a Grovestone Road address in Black Mountain.
Hands-on mixology lesson focused on refreshing summer cocktails, with guided tasting of finished drinks and tips on technique, balance, and garnishes. Casual evening class at a Grovestone Road address in Black Mountain.
Hands-on mixology lesson focused on refreshing summer cocktails, with guided tasting of finished drinks and tips on technique, balance, and garnishes. Casual evening class at a Grovestone Road address in Black Mountain.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying edible wild plants and seasonal mushrooms while learning sustainable harvesting and local ecology. Hands on field instruction blends natural history with practical tips for safe, responsible gathering.

Guided foraging walk focused on identifying edible wild plants and seasonal mushrooms while learning sustainable harvesting and local ecology. Hands on field instruction blends natural history with practical tips for safe, responsible gathering.
Guided foraging walk focused on identifying edible wild plants and seasonal mushrooms while learning sustainable harvesting and local ecology. Hands on field instruction blends natural history with practical tips for safe, responsible gathering.

Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.

Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
An evening tasting stroll through downtown Brevard with six stops for small bites and curated wine pours. Self paced walking between venues creates a social, date night friendly food and beverage crawl vibe.
An evening tasting stroll through downtown Brevard with six stops for small bites and curated wine pours. Self paced walking between venues creates a social, date night friendly food and beverage crawl vibe.
An evening tasting stroll through downtown Brevard with six stops for small bites and curated wine pours. Self paced walking between venues creates a social, date night friendly food and beverage crawl vibe.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of scenic water and mountain views. Designed for casual outdoor connection and local sightseeing with a group.

A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of scenic water and mountain views. Designed for casual outdoor connection and local sightseeing with a group.
A guided evening walk around Lake Junaluska with an easy pace and plenty of scenic water and mountain views. Designed for casual outdoor connection and local sightseeing with a group.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.

A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
A late-evening study hall on creative meandering and how wandering attention can spark better ideas. Set in a working distillery, expect a conversational mini-lecture with guided reflection and optional craft cocktails.
An immersive chef driven dinner paired with WhistlePig whiskey pours in EDISON’s upscale resort setting. Expect curated courses designed to highlight rye flavors alongside a guided culinary and spirits tasting experience.
An immersive chef driven dinner paired with WhistlePig whiskey pours in EDISON’s upscale resort setting. Expect curated courses designed to highlight rye flavors alongside a guided culinary and spirits tasting experience.
An immersive chef driven dinner paired with WhistlePig whiskey pours in EDISON’s upscale resort setting. Expect curated courses designed to highlight rye flavors alongside a guided culinary and spirits tasting experience.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, highlighting key stories and local context along the way. Meets at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop for a guided, discussion-friendly history experience.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, highlighting key stories and local context along the way. Meets at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop for a guided, discussion-friendly history experience.
A historian-led walking excursion traces Asheville’s past through downtown streets, highlighting key stories and local context along the way. Meets at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop for a guided, discussion-friendly history experience.
A guided walk through Art Deco design highlights in and around Asheville High School, focusing on period details, architectural storytelling, and the city’s built history. Expect a docent style tour with plenty of context for curious locals and visitors.
A guided walk through Art Deco design highlights in and around Asheville High School, focusing on period details, architectural storytelling, and the city’s built history. Expect a docent style tour with plenty of context for curious locals and visitors.
A guided walk through Art Deco design highlights in and around Asheville High School, focusing on period details, architectural storytelling, and the city’s built history. Expect a docent style tour with plenty of context for curious locals and visitors.