Gin, whiskey, and community spirit
Oak and Grist Distilling is committed to creating uniquely Appalachian spirits by supporting local & regional farmers, businesses, and non-profit organizations. As one of Western North Carolina’s only 100% grain-to-glass distilleries, we can say that our spirits are truly handmade and our partnerships distinguish us from other spirits.
From wild-harvested sumac, to locally-grown and malted barley, the ingredients used in our spirits are without a doubt what gives them an ethos and identity worth more than just one taste.
We are just as committed to the community as we are to the craft. For every product released, a portion of our profits are donated to a partnered local non-profit. These partnerships allow us to form a stronger bond to the people & places that surround us. It is, after all, these same things that inspire our adventure.
“My moral compass is uncomplicated. Take care of each other.”
- William Goldberg, founder
FARMERS & MALTSTERS
Riverbend Malt House
By sourcing grain from within 500 miles of their facility and using traditional floor malting techniques, Riverbend produces high quality full character malt for a range of regional business including spirits, beer, and chocolate. Their commitment to local comes with the added benefit of decreasing the carbon footprint of their products made from their malt.
ASR GRAIN COMPANY
A seventh-generation family owned and operated farm located in Shelby, North Carolina specializing in crop farming, buying, and distribution.
KESTREL HERB FARM
Named after the tiny falcon friends who frequent the fields, Kestrel was born from a desire to devote more of the land to growing vibrant & powerful medicinal herbs, taking care to honor the relationship to the land by minimizing their disturbances of natural systems
COOPERS
KELVIN COOPERAGE
After more than 50 years of supplying new and used barrels, the family-owned Kelvin Cooperage understand the influence that their barrels bring to the spirits that are matured in them.
NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Our Voice
“In the pursuit of a community free of sexual violence, Our VOICE serves all individuals in Buncombe County affected by sexual assault and abuse, through counseling, advocacy, and education.”
RACIAL JUSTICE COALITION
“Through grassroots-led organizing and community collaborations, the RJC seeks to achieve and sustain deep equity by building power to those historically underrepresented, dismantling policies and institutions that uphold racism, and reimagining a community where justice exists for all people.”
CLIMATEHOUND
We are proud to be certified by ClimateHound as a carbon neutral beverage producer. By calculating, offsetting, and reducing our carbon footprint, we’re contributing to environmental justice and creating a better world for generations to come.