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Apple & Oak: Crafting Whisky and Cider Cocktails
“The Defiant spirit runs through our souls. That craving for adventure and breaking away from convention…”
In collaboration with Blue Ridge Distilling Company and TK Family Farm:
Join us for a bold new edition of our cocktail class—Apple & Oak—where we’re blending the craft of whisky-making with the flavor of fall. This special session brings a fresh twist: a collaboration with TK Family Farm, a first-generation apple farm based in Polk County, NC.
You’ll enjoy a guided, hands-on experience led by our in-house cocktail educator, who will show you how to build stunning seasonal whisky cocktails using Defiant Whisky and fresh-pressed apple cider sourced straight from TK Family Farm’s orchard. Discover techniques, tips, and flavor pairings that highlight the deep richness of whisky and the crisp brightness of local apples.
This experience is all about seasonal connection, craft, and creativity. Come solo or bring friends—either way, it’s the perfect way to savor the spirit of early fall.
About Blue Ridge Distilling Co.
Blue Ridge Distilling Company, located in North Carolina’s South Mountains, blends Scottish tradition with American ingenuity to create exceptional whisky. Founded in 2010 and veteran owned, the distillery is driven by innovation and craftsmanship.
About TK Family Farm
About TK Family Farm:
Located in the scenic hills of Polk County, NC, TK Family Farm is a first-generation orchard founded by Jon and Brittany Klimstra. Using a high-density growing system with 1,200–2,000 trees per acre, the farm cultivates around 20 apple varieties each season, offering an incredible diversity of flavor from August through February.
Their on-farm stand is open 7 days a week, and they also bring their apples and on-site pressed cider to the Landrum and Hub City farmers markets every Saturday. Whether you’re sipping their cider in a cocktail or straight from the bottle, you’re tasting the freshest apples in the region—grown with care and dedication.
“The Defiant spirit runs through our souls. That craving for adventure and breaking away from convention…”
In collaboration with Blue Ridge Distilling Company and TK Family Farm:
Join us for a bold new edition of our cocktail class—Apple & Oak—where we’re blending the craft of whisky-making with the flavor of fall. This special session brings a fresh twist: a collaboration with TK Family Farm, a first-generation apple farm based in Polk County, NC.
You’ll enjoy a guided, hands-on experience led by our in-house cocktail educator, who will show you how to build stunning seasonal whisky cocktails using Defiant Whisky and fresh-pressed apple cider sourced straight from TK Family Farm’s orchard. Discover techniques, tips, and flavor pairings that highlight the deep richness of whisky and the crisp brightness of local apples.
This experience is all about seasonal connection, craft, and creativity. Come solo or bring friends—either way, it’s the perfect way to savor the spirit of early fall.
About Blue Ridge Distilling Company:
Blue Ridge Distilling Company, located in North Carolina’s South Mountains, blends Scottish tradition with American ingenuity to create exceptional whisky. Founded in 2010 and veteran owned, the distillery is driven by innovation and craftsmanship.
Check out more details about Blue Ridge Distilling Co.
About TK Family Farm:
Located in the scenic hills of Polk County, NC, TK Family Farm is a first-generation orchard founded by Jon and Brittany Klimstra. Using a high-density growing system with 1,200–2,000 trees per acre, the farm cultivates around 20 apple varieties each season, offering an incredible diversity of flavor from August through February.
Their on-farm stand is open 7 days a week, and they also bring their apples and on-site pressed cider to the Landrum and Hub City farmers markets every Saturday. Whether you’re sipping their cider in a cocktail or straight from the bottle, you’re tasting the freshest apples in the region—grown with care and dedication.
