Get in the Spirit with Local Libations
Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries in North Carolina’s High Country Give You a Taste of Mountain Character
The personality of the High Country is infused in every aspect of life here, and it’s no different with the wines, brews and spirits produced in this region. Maybe it’s the rich mountain soil, creating high quality varietals and grains. Or maybe it’s the rebel mountain spirit. Whatever the reason, your visit to the High Country should include a visit to one of these incredible locations.
WINERIES
With wineries marked by stunning mountain views and unforgettable vintages, wines of the High Country will take you on a delightful adventure for your palate.
Banner Elk Winery
60 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-9090
BannerElkWinery.com
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard Lane, Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-963-2400
GrandfatherVineyard.com
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls Highway, Linville Falls, NC 28647
828-765-1400
LinvilleFallsWinery.com
Old Barn Winery & Vineyards
2152 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
336-846-6060
OldBarnWinery.com
BREWERIES
Local breweries are popping up all over the High Country. With the recent craft beer movement, these local businesses are committed to producing high quality brews and giving back to the local community.
Appalachian Mountain Brewery
163 Boone Creek Drive, Boone, NC 28607
828-263-1111
Amb.beer
Beech Mountain Brewery
1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
828-387-2011
BeechMountainBrewingCo.com
Booneshine Brewing Company
465 Industrial Park Drive , Boone, NC 28607
828-278-8006
BooneShine.beer
Blowing Rock Brewing Company
152 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
828-414-9600
BlowingRockBrewing.com
Kettell Beerworks
567 E. Main Street E., Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-898-8677
KettellBeerWorks.com
Lost Province Brewing Co
130 N. Depot Street, Boone, NC 28607
828-265-3506
LostProvince.com
Parallel Brewing Co.
114 Clement Street, Suite 104
Boone, NC 28607
828-865-0135
ParallelBeer.com
SouthEnd Brewing Co.
747 West King Street
Boone, NC 28607
828-865-0224
SouthEndBrewing.com/Boone
DISTILLERIES
High Country spirits have a long and colorful history. During prohibition and beyond, this region was known as the “moonshine capital of the world.” That’s because law enforcement had a hard time shutting down the moonshine activity that was rampant in the area. For many local families, moonshining was a way of life and their only source of income.
Call Family Distillers
1611 Industrial Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
336-990-0708
CallFamilyDistillers.com
Copper Barrel Distillery
508 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
336-262-6500
CopperBarrel.com
Easy make recipes in any season
Rose Aperol Spritz
A floral, blushing spin on everyone’s favorite summer sipper.
Ingredients:
2 oz Aperol
2 oz dry rosé wine (chilled)
1 oz elderflower liqueur (like St-Germain)
Splash of soda water
Edible flower or citrus twist garnish
Instructions: Build all ingredients in a large wine glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Garnish with a citrus twist or an edible flower.
Twist: Sub Prosecco for chilled rosé and add elderflower liqueur for a floral lift.
East Coast Espresso Martini
A bold, beachy twist on the classic pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz vodka
1 oz cold brew concentrate
0.5 oz coffee liqueur
0.25 oz maple syrup
3 coffee beans + a pinch of sea salt for garnish
Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice until frothy. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with coffee beans and a tiny pinch of sea salt to bring out the coastal vibe.
Twist: Swap simple syrup for maple syrup and use cold brew instead of espresso to make it more summer-friendly.
