Chemist teamed up with The North Carolina Arboretum on a limited-release vodka that tastes like Western North Carolina. The botanicals were picked by hand from the Arboretum's grounds and gardens, including spicebush, hawthorn, and mountain mint.

It's a small run made for this place, so it won't be around forever.

Pick up a bottle in person at Chemist on Coxe Avenue or at select local ABC stores while it lasts.

A craft distillery specializing in handmade spirits made from locally inspired ingredients. Located in the South Slope of Asheville, NC.

This female-led distillery strikes a perfect balance between the traditional craft and the modern American spirits movement.

CHEMIST SPIRITS

Experience the rich flavors of Asheville, NC’s wine and spirits scene, featuring local wineries, craft distilleries, and stylish wine bars. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, cocktail aficionado, or simply looking to savor small-batch spirits, Asheville offers a diverse range of tasting experiences and expertly crafted beverages. Explore vineyard tours, distillery tastings, and cozy bars offering innovative cocktails made with local ingredients. Find the perfect spot to unwind, celebrate, or discover new favorite drinks in this dynamic southern city known for its vibrant beverage culture and craftsmanship.

Wine and Spirits in Asheville, NC: Distilleries and Wine Bars

Asheville Made is your guide to products made right here in the mountains, from hot sauce and craft sodas to farm-raised meat, handmade crafts and small-batch spirits. FIREWALKER Hot Sauce Company has made small-batch, vegan sauces with locally grown produce since 2012. Devil's Foot Beverage brews ginger beer and craft sodas with organic ginger and fruit from local farms, and pours them at The Mule, its taproom on Sweeten Creek Road near Biltmore Village. Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview has been farmed by the same family since 1916 and sells its grassfed beef and pasture-raised pork and chicken at the farm store. The Southern Highland Craft Guild shows the work of hundreds of juried Appalachian craftspeople in pottery, fiber, glass, wood and jewelry. For local spirits, visit Eda Rhyne Distilling in Biltmore Village, Oak and Grist in Black Mountain and Two Trees in Fletcher. These are good stops for gifts and souvenirs that are actually made in Asheville. Every listing below has hours, photos and directions.

Botanical Vodka With The NC Arboretum

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