Doing a little pub crawl to check out the different places and we came upon this place, We stopped in for some drinks. Got right up to the bar which judging by the crowd we were lucky! The building is so cool. I believe it was a bank as it had an old walk in safe behind the bar. Bartenders are next level. They can make you anything you want but the ones on the menu are really good as well. read more

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We love visiting distilleries and doing tastings when we travel. The Chemist website boasted about a wonderful tasting room. We arrived and they said it was closed but we could taste some at the bar. It was $9. The bartender poured the drinks and that was the end of the interaction. She did point to a window and say that's where they distill. There were only a few other people but she did not seem interested in helping us with a tasting. What we tasted was good but the ambience and service weren't. We will skip this one next time. read more

The location is very eclectic and the live music is nice. The liquor is in house distilled with a commercial fare of other choices. The service is your seated and brought a glass of water - you have to refill yourself the only table service is when you decide what you want to drink and go to the bar to order it yourself. They do bring it to you but it takes a minute. They have small sides of pretzel board with olives and a fruit. There are other choices the price ranges from $25 to a bowl of nuts for a few bucks. The individual drinks are on average $15 and up. To others it might be a great place. read more

Chemist Spirits - Pretzel board - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

As many reviews before, have stated the ambience in this location is absolutely incredible. You truly feel like you've been taken back to the prohibition era and are in an upscale speakeasy. While we visited, I opted to do their gin flight which I love that they offer. That way you can try several of the different ones, and then, if you want a cocktail afterwards, you can enjoy. My husband opted for an old fashion, which was perfect for him, and again, just the ambience coupled with the vintageness of an old fashion, provided for a great experience. The gin flight was great, and I especially loved the barrel, rested and the chocolate orange. The Navy strength gin is very sharp on the pallet and has a little bite in the back. The bar area itself is known as antidote, and then the Chemist is essentially where they distill all of the gin and where are you can buy a bottle as well as other merchandise to take home with you read more

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Amazing tasting room and cocktail bar; so beautiful and authentic! Wonderful experience with our host in the tasting room and then we went over to the bar and enjoyed a couple of delicious cocktails..don't know how we haven't found this place before. Will definitely be back! read more

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It was like stepping back in time coming into this shoppe. We had wanted to come here on our last visit but beer won out with the choice of those days. The brick building looks so turn of the century and the inside matched with the wood accents and glass cabinets. Tastings are in a tiny thimble but don't be put off on that because that is enough to know you are drinking some quality gin. There were about five types with various flavors and qualities and the woman who served those explained everything well, but I was dazed focusing on the gin. I decided on the Navy Strength which is a very high proof but after the initial sock in the face is oh so smooth. According to the pourer, the name came from the British Navy when the enlisted men enjoyed rum the officers wanted gin as it was more civilized. The officers were concerned about being sold watered down gin and setting fire to the gin was proof that it hadn't been watered down. That is where the term "proof" came from but to me it's just good. read more

Chemist Spirits - the front of a brick building - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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The AMBIANCE is everything here. Be prepared to take a trip in a Time Machine. Upon entering the Chemist I was transported to a time well before I was born when apothecaries were common facilities to treat all of your ailments. Such time and effort was put into making the Chemist a wonderful flashback in history. My mocktail was wonderful too. This is more of an adult stop, but I consider it a must stop. Even if you do not want a drink, stop, grab a snack, and appreciate the effort that went into creating this masterpiece. read more

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Distillery with a bar attached. They make their own gin and whiskey in house, but they do have others. Didn't try the gin but the whiskey was not bad. Had the " Into the cauldron" very flavorful and enjoyed it. I am more of a straight whiskey drinker, but, when in Rome. The staff was friendly and the vibe was pretty cool. Made to look like and old apothecary store. Will come back to try some of the other drinks. read more

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This is a cozy spot with great craft cocktails. I got the American Gin and Tonic and it was excellent and also unique. It's a pricey bar, but I found it to be worth it since I couldn't get the same thing somewhere else. There was both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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I didnt actually buy anything because I dont drink, but the aesthetic of the shop was so quirky and creative it literally PULLED me in as I was walking by. I was just here for the weekend as a wanderer from Philly, but I was highly impressed! And LOOK HOW COOL THE CHANDELIER WAS!!! read more

Chemist Spirits - Hops & test tube chandelier- so creative - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Great ambience, excellent drinks, wonderful service! Beautiful rooftop view. My favorite spot in Asheville!

I've not seen a gin-only distillery before, let alone a mother and daughter distillery. To add to their unique character, they make 4 different gins! The shop had a wonderful old world feel and the woman leading the tasting was great. We had a great time and left with a couple of bottles. The South slope of Asheville is really something and this is a fun addition. read more

Chemist Spirits - Cool building - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Absolutely a must-stop and do a gin tasting here when in AVL! The decor alone is worth a visit, but the story behind the gins and the tasting of their full line-up is where it's really at! The staff is so engaging, kind, informative, and knowledgeable! Loved perusing the space as it resembles an old-timey apothecary. They even sell proper gin-tasting glassware and other accoutrement. Highly recommend taking their gin sampler package for home before going to their bar Antidote, in the building right behind them. The founding mother-daughter team outdid themselves with full thematic development; from the building, to the interior, to little nuanced touches that show how much its a passion project. read more

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We did the tour with a group and had a great time. Thank you, Nicole! The tour itself is pretty brief, but we learned some things about distilling vodka, gin and whiskey -- and more importantly, we got to taste basically a little of everything they make there. You'll leave with a buzz at noon! I always thought gin was pretty much gin, but here that's not the case. The basic gin is excellent (their proprietary mix of botanicals, in addition to the baseline juniper berries make it unique), but then they also have several variations on the theme. The whiskeys are good as well. I especially liked the one that is made with offal from Green Man brewery just up the street. One brewery's waste is a distillery's treasure! The building is cool inside, as is the incredible bar next door. Bottom-line: Asheville isn't just about microbreweries folks! read more

Great ambiance and service. Drinks are proper, not wimpy. The staff is friendly and with a great knowledge easily shared. We look forward to our next visit! read more

Great place for gin tastings all made in house. I never knew there were different gins. Many are infused. They also make their own bitters. I purchased a sampler box. All the gins are available to purchase but the tastings are free, gratuity is appreciated. Check out the full bar next door called The Antidote. Unfortunately they don't open until 4 pm. read more

Chemist Spirits - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Went for a friendly and informative tasting last fall with friends and everything about this place and its spirits is impressive. We left with several bottles ( which the helpful employee helped me sneak out as a present for my husband) and have spent the winter enjoying our home cocktails ever since! I recommend *Navy Strength- but taste them all yourself - none are not attractive in their own way. The gin stills used for production and on display are gorgeous!! AND I also appreciated how Covid conscientious they were - which is definitely a difficult proposition for a a tasting room. read more

Chemist Spirits - Custom made, imported, copper gin stills on display at Chemist Spirits in Asheville NC - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

If you're in Asheville and like Gin, then you definitely have to come by and check this place out. Even if you don't like Gin, you should pass by, just cuz the people working here are SO nice and the place is really cool. It's setup to look like an old apothecary. They also have a Gin that is aged in oak casks so it has a nice finish for people who might not be too keen on Gin or haven't crossed over to the Gin world yet. They also sell Fentiman's Tonic water which is amazing and they have really cool gift items you could buy. read more

Chemist Spirits - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great tour and product. It was a great experience! The tour was fun and informative; and the tasting more than covered the cost. If you like Gin, do it!!! (And whiskey) read more

We heard the words "gratuity is strongly encouraged" about four times in 5 minutes of walking into the tasting room and decided to turn around and head out. Looks like a cool place but as someone who commonly visits distilleries, this was very strange and off putting. Shame as we really were interested in tasting but the persons vibe made us feel like she was doing us a favor more than providing a service that would ultimately help the distillery drive bottle sales. read more

Very funky vibe. Both the distillery side and the bar side evoke images of old apothecaries and speak easies. The distillery side offers free tastings while the bar offers up artisan cocktails. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. The help was friendly and efficient. Even purchased a bottle of their gin. (: will definitely stop back in whenever in the area!! read more

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Great little gin tasting place. It is locally owned by a mother and daughter. Free tasting and have little trinkets for sale. Be sure to leave a tip or donation. You are able to see where they make the gin behind the glass. read more

Located right next to the wicked weed funkatorium. This female owned and operated distillery is top-notch. The gins are very delicious and the style and decor are stunning. read more

Chemist Spirits - The shop - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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This place is a MUST when in Asheville! This little Gin distillery has a lot of character and provides amazing Gin! They offer $1 G&T samples made with their Chemist Gin and Fentiman's Botanical Tonic Water, this pairing made out to be one the best G&T's I've had and so of course, I bought a bottle of each to be able to make some at home! We loved this place so much we visited it twice during our short stay in Asheville, we also grabbed drinks at their bar The Antidote next door which also offers a great array of G&T's and other cocktails. The service at both establishments was superb. However, I have to single out the Chemist for their service the two girls that tended to us on both occasions we visited were extremely sweet and went out of their way to make us feel welcome.. one of the times we visited it was very late and their back room was closed but they still opened it up for us to be able to take a couple pictures! The good service did not end there for me, I unfortunately left my wallet at the Antidote and didn't realize it until i was back home, I tried to contact the Antidote but was unsuccessful. My husband then gave me the idea of contacting the Chemist since the girls had been so nice! So i did, and a girl by the name of Rhea picked up the phone and well, long story short - She walked over to the Antidote, found my wallet, called me back for my address and mailed it back to me along with a warm note and some stickers ... free of charge! Also, worth mentioning is my wallet was at this establishment for about 2 weeks .. and not one charge was made to any of my cards not one ... nothing was taken everything was in its place and this speaks volumes of not only this establishment but its employees. I know this has been an usually long review, but I can't say enough good things and i'm not sure who manages their Yelp account and reads the reviews! but Rhea if you're reading this ... Thank you for going out of your way to help me, for no other reason then because you could, it was very much appreciated! I hope to be able to thank you in person one day soon, while sipping on a world class G&T! read more

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This gin is good. The distillery uses botanical ingredients from the highlands of NC. They akso have a process that dampens the juniper flavor slightly. I had the classic Gin & Tonic. It was so flavorful and refreshing. Chemist has 3 levels. They did seem to have a lot of bridal parties when we were there but 5 bartenders did the trick for getting a snappy cocktail! read more

Chemist Spirits - G&T - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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We loved the style, vibe and atmosphere. The woman's bathroom has so many great touches. The gin is good - the drinks ok. But they took a long time to make them when it was not too busy. read more

A charming location that has separate tasting room from a multi a story lounge. Cocktails were really good. They feature there own styles of gin. Check out their rooftop bar. Located on the south slope between downtown and McCormick Field amongst many breweries. read more

Glad to be back! As I said in my original review, I liked the men's room lithograph so much, I was going to get it tattooed. Well, here it is with a slight variation. Just had the "Diablo" with the ghost pepper bitters. This is fantastic! Special thanks to the employees for allowing me to show them my ink based on this fine establishment! read more

Chemist Spirits - Men's bathroom lithograph! - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Amazing bar and tasting distillery. Following all covid-19 protocols. Service was excellent, we first had a drink at the bar which was sooo good and then went to the distillery for a tasting. The service was beyond excellent, she took her time with us to explain and was super friendly and nice. Bought 2 bottles and left really happy with the whole experience read more

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Went from door to door trying their complimentary tastings then sitting down for a cocktail in the lounge! The liquor is so smooth and easy to drink. I couldn't decide on what I felt like sipping on and the bartender gave great suggestions. I ended up going with an autumn drink and it was light, sweet, and tasted like turning leaves! The ambience is cool, we'll be back to try more the next time we're in town! read more

we were a party of six so upon arrival we were told it would be approximately a 45 minute wait. my husband and i waited whilst our children went to get some food. the hostess came out twice during our wait to give us an update. so nice! when we got in, we were thrilled to see such a cool bar. decor was eclectic and authentic. we had a great seating area upstairs: a couch, three rocking chairs, two tables. the server was able to give fabulous suggestions, and we all loved our drinks. a very cool place to hang out and have some signature cocktails. after a bunch a breweries, chemist was a wonderful change of pace. read more

Really cool space. Drinks are really well presented. Bar staff not overly friendly. We bought some gin from the gift shop and ran into the same kind of attitude there from the staff. It's like people are going through the motions working there which is a shame because it's a neat spot. read more

Such a charming vibe in the midst of so many (amazing) breweries. It offers a limited cocktail menu of mostly gins (and a couple vodka and whiskey cocktails). Following Covid safety precautions properly. read more

Chemist Spirits - Captain's remedy (left) and South Slope's Tiki (on the right) - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great fun, great service, fantastic atmosphere. Treated liked family the moment we stepped in- and banter was great. Was given a tasting- so nice! read more

Chemist Spirits - Outside area - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Love this place! I stopped by while in Asheville and this gives such amazing prohibition era speakeasy vibes that I love in a good cocktail bar (note: it is not a speakeasy). My friend and I both had the Bees Knees (one of my favorite drinks) and this was one of the best ones I've had! I will definitely come back here when I'm in Asheville. read more

Chemist Spirits - Bees Knees - Distilleries Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This is for the tasting room gal worker. She was not friendly. We did not get a tasting but wanted to buy some tshirts and other cute bar stuff. She had such a nasty attitude we decided not to spend any money. read more

This place is so cool! if you love gin you'll love this place. The first 3 pages of the menu are all gin drinks, made with gin from the distillery attached to the building. Even if you're not a huge gin fan, my husband does not like gin at all, was able to find a gin drink he enjoyed due to the wide variety. the atmosphere is really cool, with a speakeasy vibe to it. The rooftop area is a great location for happy hour! read more

This place and its product are beautiful. Stopped in to have a complimentary tasting and it was quite impressive. You can also purchase their flagship gin now in the NC ABC stores as well. The bar next door (and it's rooftop) is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail after your tasing. read more

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A nice place to stop and get a cocktail in a town full of beer. Great place to sit outside with your dog. Staff is very friendly, drinks are excellent. The interior is beautiful. A great place to take parents. Plenty of cocktail offerings if you don't want Gin as well read more

Cute spot! Amazing gin and sits right next to the Funkatorium. Win Win! Went in for a tasting and loved all of them (even the chocolate one!). We brought a couple bottles home to Atlanta. Wish we could buy it locally! read more