Eda Rhyne Distilling Company — Local services in Asheville

We just left Eda Rhyne Distilling Company and I couldn’t resist writing a review right away. This was actually the third stop of the day after a big lunch at Red Ginger, and even though I wasn’t planning on drinking much, the diverse selection here completely pulled me in.

Iris was the highlight of our visit. She not only served us but also made us feel at home and gave us such a rich history of the distillery. The owners have a foraging background, and all of the herbs used come straight from North Carolina. Even the water here is top-notch. She shared that they had just recently reopened after Tropical Storm Helene last year, which made the experience feel even more special.

I started with a flight plus whiskey and tried the Bitter Tooth (sweet and smooth), the Appalachian Fernet, and the Rustic Nocino. The whiskey rye was impressively smooth. I loved the flight so much that I had to order an Amaro Sour, which turned out to be an absolute delight.

What’s really nice too is that this place is kid-friendly, so it feels very welcoming. Honestly, this is a spot everyone should check out while in Asheville. Stop in, take your time, and don’t leave without grabbing a bottle...

Visited the distillery on 7/29/22. Was welcomed and was asked to sit. We opted for the whole range for tasting. 7 drinks were poured and explained briefly and was asked call if we had questions. Suggestions for improvement: Please give a bit more time to explain your products. Have adequate knowledge about your own product. “You must be able to share general info about your mash-bill” and not be doubtful. It was a paid tasting and hence expected a little more detailing about the product. When the bartender / server was busy another gentleman joined the bar from the distillery. He seemed to be more interested in his mobile than the customers and also did not know about the mash bill of the rye whiskey. While tasting it would be helpful to leave the bottle around, it will help to understand the product. I did want to buy a bottle of Eda’s product but since was not shared much info, I was not confident about their product. My personal view: Overrated for what it is. The bar can do better. Service is the most important and then comes your product. All the best Eda Rhyne for your...

Spent an evening here after the distillery was recommended by our bartender at Red Stag. I fell in love with their Appalachian Fernet back in February when I had a taste at the O’Henry in Greensboro but had no idea they were so close to the Bohemian in Biltmore Village. Saw that they were a 10 minute walk away from the hotel so went on an adventure.

Mitchell was an amazing bartender. We felt welcomed from the moment we set foot in the tasting room and enjoyed every second we were there. The Amaro flight was beyond fantastic, and the Toronto was sublime. We’ve let our friends who frequent the area know about Eda Rhyne and would encourage anybody in the Biltmore Village area to stop in and check them out. Vibe check is on point. Couldn’t ask for a...