Id like to start this review by saying that every time I visit, the staff members are VERY kind,…read morewell informed, and pleasant to speak to. GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE! However: The don't accept coupons of ANY kind. Things also do not go on sale unless they are being discontinued. They do not offer any sort of customer rewards program or card. And worst of all, they do NOT sell soda, juice, or other mixers. Now WTF is the deal with that? The (very kind) store employee told me to go buy soda at the gas station. Unacceptable, but not the man's fault.

Great selection of NC spirits, and we love the Hammond Rum and Araña Blanca Agave Vodka from…read moreAsheville. Nice folks and super helpful.

I've been here twice and both experiences were great. The staff (and usually owners) make you feel…read morelike you're in their home and came over to hang out. The tour of the distillery is informative and to the point. The engineering minds will get their fix, basically. The tasting is of course, the best part. They have 4-5 offerings I believe, and they all have their niche. My personal favorite is one they don't seem to have on their website - it's a honey cinnamon whiskey. It was by far my favorite and was very smooth. I would definitely recommend a visit while in the Asheville area. Next door, you'll find Highland Brewing Company, which you might as well visit, since you're right there and all. It'd be a shame to not have a full experience. I believe they have food trucks that visit, but I haven't had an opportunity to try any during a visit (they weren't parked when we were there). Note: if you're from out of town (like me) be sure to check on the rules/regulations about buying to take home before you visit. Recently, the laws changed and you can buy ONE bottle per year from the distillery directly. ABC stores sell the alcohol as well, but supply is never guaranteed. Just be prepared so you can get what you like for yourself and anyone back home that you think would enjoy their spirits. Lastly, lady-owned business, woo hoo!

Not a whole lot for me to say on this joint. We came out to the area for the Highland Brewery tour,…read morebut after the tour the tasting room was closed for a special event, they said the distillery next door has a tour/tasting, so we stopped in. When we arrived, the tour was about done, but we were able to join the tasting. They had 3 offerings at the time, one that i believe was not even released yet. Smoother than what you might think of as a moonshine, interesting to sample and worth every penny i didn't have to pay since it was free.

Harris Teeter is my main grocery store. It has a great selection of items and if you follow the…read moresales ads, great prices. Their employees are always friendly and helpful.

Not everyone would think to go to a grocery store for a sandwich but I'm glad I did. They have a…read moredaily special where you can purchase a full sub for only $8 and change so of course that's what I got. I wanted wheat bread but they were out so I went with the regular white. No biggie. With that I got a tuna sub with lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers and salt and pepper. Delicious and the sandwich was HUGE. MUCH better than Subway. I have to point out; when I get a sandwich I usually get green peppers but they had mixed colors for their peppers. I made a comment of how I only get the green ones but that the mixed is fine; the guy grabs a handful and this sweet man picks out just the green peppers for my sandwich. He didn't have to do that and I was so very thankful. Huge plus for just that. Shows he actually cares and I love that! Wish I got his name. But sir, if you see this, THANK YOU!! You made my day with that small gesture. I walked around the store and stumbled upon the Snyders pretzel pieces and they were on sale 2/$5. I hadn't had those in forever so of course I bought two bags. The sour cream and caramelized onion flavor.....SO GOOD!!!!!! Will 100% go back if I'm ever in the area. I need to try more subs!

Trivia: a person who makes or sells wines is called a ?…read more I was super impressed with the selection. Less impressed with the service. Instead of a kind welcome or "can we help you find anything?" I got the "this guy looks shady" look. When I asked if they had any cardamom bitters, there was a notable difference in their demeanor. I guess shady characters don't ask about cardamom? I don't know. Super cool and eclectic area to grab some really cool brews with some friends. The name doesn't fully encompass their offerings.

I found myself stranded for a few hours in Asheville on the way home and thought I'd check out the…read morelocal craft brews including ciders, which are my wife's favorite. I was so pleasantly surprised to find excellent selection, excellent service, and a spacious, inviting store at Appalachian Vintner. . .I could not have asked for a better experience. I enjoyed listening to the local NPR station as I browsed their beers, segregated into regions like "East Coast" or "West Coast" and they had plenty of ciders I'd never seen in Tennessee. If you get a chance to stop in, give yourself plenty of time for browsing.

I moved to WNC two years ago from California wine country, so I've been spoiled with regards to…read moreprices and selection. I've visited a number of wine shops in Asheville, and have been most impressed with WineStore. It is clean and bright, and radiates positive energy. The staff have always been very helpful, and their recommendations have always been spot on. And they have prices that are not only the lowest in Asheville, but in some cases are lower on great Caifornia wines than they were back in California. Who knew? I was there today, and picked up some Rombauer chardonnay @ $35 and Caymus Napa cabvernet at $65. Most shops have those at $50 and $100. They also have very very good "value" wines - a Carneros chardonnay that's almost as good as Rombauer at $15, for example. I just wish they were closer to my house, I would be there every week.

Awesome store for people like me...who don't drink wine (or beer for that matter), but when I visit…read moreto purchase a special gift for the wine drinkers in my life, they are always super awesome to help me select the best!

Not a lot to say here. I stopped for gas. Paid at the pump. The facility was clean and had easy…read moreaccess off the street. The prices seemed average so I'd stop again when in the area.

Strangely poor customer service. Just trying to get an associate to answer a question or ring up a…read moresale takes an act of Congress. The store seems adequately staffed, so I'm not sure why it's so difficult to get assistance. I don't typically review convenience stores, but we stopped here after taking our daughter to urgent care, and just wanted to purchase a beverage for her. We left empty handed, and saw several other patrons leave in frustration as well. If you are in the area and need a convenience item, I would recommend the Shell station across the street.

I took my wife to The Mule for a charity event hosted by a friend of mine. I wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect, but was a bit disappointed. their location is great, easy on/off the freeway. But the facility itself came across as hard and sterile. And all hard surfaces don't blend well with loud music. The service was adequate. We only stayed for one round of drinks. I had a golden ale that was pretty good, my wife ordered a margarita and what she got tasted like it came out of a cheap can. I'd come back if my buddy does another event there (maybe with earplugs), but otherwise can't see driving clear across town for what they offer.

The Mule is a sweet venue I was able to visit while in Asheville. We went to a private event, but…read morewere able to try some of the amazing brews & cocktails on tap. There were a large variety of options to choose from, something for everyone. Everything I tried was amazing! I will definitely get some to go next time!

LOVED Sparky's! I was walking by and the hanging pennants immediately caught my eye. The layout is…read moresuper neat: food and drink options are right up front, a bar sits in the middle, and there's a fantastic gift shop filled with unique items in the back. I sat at the bar, and the staff was incredibly welcoming and wonderful. They had fantastic live music from a local acoustic guitar player whose selection was absolutely perfect for relaxing with a drink. They feature a full bar, an extensive beer selection, and a few frozen cocktails. They even had a special margarita menu during my visit! I highly recommend checking out their frozen drinks, the pickle martini (or the shot version), and the French 75.

I loved this spot. You can stop in to grab a beverage, shop their retail area and/or watch a game…read more The retail section is small but offers a wide range of knick knacks. Sparky's Bardega is worth checking out if you are in Asheville.

I stopped in here quickly and was in and out within a few minutes, which worked out perfect as had…read morepeople in the car waiting and didn't want to take a bunch of time. The workers were super friendly and made it easy.

5 Stars for a wine shop with a counter for sipping, a pantry for fabulous goods to pair with your…read morewine, and plenty of seating. Oh yeah, and it's in the middle of the mountains. We drove by this shop and were compelled to turn right around and stop for coffee at the shop next door and peruse the curated selection of bottles at Hoopers Creek. They have a great selection for a small shop, with organic, biodynamic, as well as natural wines. They also have some beer and N/A drinks available. I love that they have a counter where a few people were enjoying wine by the glass while chatting with the owner. He helped us with our shopping and showed us through a hallway to the pantry area with amazing tinned fish, oils, and snacks as well as some more seating! And if the weather is nice, there are picnic tables out front. I could've stayed here for hours! Big fan- If I'm ever back in the area I will grab more bottles to fuel my group!

Awesome little bottle shop in Hoopers Creek. Josh is the owner and super friendly and knowledgeable…read morebut Larry is there most days and always has great recommendations. An easy stop in to or from local wineries.