The Botanical Series: The Reserve

Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Blue Ridge Court at The North Carolina Arboretum

An elevated evening. A distinct Arboretum experience.

The North Carolina Arboretum and Chemist Spirits have come together to create a one-of-a-kind botanical vodka inspired by the plants and landscapes of Western North Carolina. Developed through months of collaboration, the spirit features botanicals thoughtfully harvested from the Arboretum and transformed by Chemist Spirits into a distinctive expression of place.

The Reserve offers an intimate opportunity to experience that collaboration at its most refined. Set against the mountain backdrop of Blue Ridge Court, this limited-capacity evening pairs botanical spirits, food and live music with a curated tasting experience led by Chemist Spirits.

Explore the flavors and botanicals behind the spirit before creating your own botanical-infused cocktail, guided by the experts who developed it. Then settle in and enjoy the evening with live music and heavy hors d’oeuvres in one of the Arboretum’s most beautiful settings.

Each guest will also receive a commemorative 40th Anniversary Arboretum tasting glass to take home. Parking is included.

Please note: This event is for guests ages 21 and older. A valid photo ID will be required for age verification upon arrival.

Learn more and purchase tickets here.