Birthplace of American Spirits

Visit Virginia Craft Distilleries, Discover Tastings and Tours Along the Virginia Spirits Trail

Virginia spirits are an expression of innovation inspired by time-honored tradition, and distillers across the commonwealth are eager to share their stories with you. Through slowly savored sips, creative cocktails, distillery tours and more, discovery is endless. We invite you to explore Virginia distilleries, from the Blue Ridge to the Bay, to our bustling city streets and everywhere in between. From bourbon and whiskey to gin and moonshine — Virginia has it all.

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New Passport: Gold Medal Spirits Trail

We’re excited to introduce the Gold Medal Spirits Trail, a new limited-time passport experience featuring the gold-medal winners of the inaugural First Landing Cup!

This exclusive trail guides you through the 11 top-winning distilleries across the commonwealth—encouraging you to taste the best of Virginia, learn more about these award-winning spirits and discover why Virginia is the Birthplace of American Spirits.

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The 2024 Virginia Cocktail Games

On September 14, our five finalists brought their all to the final round of The Virginia Cocktail Games, each presenting a cocktail that embodies why they “Choose Virginia” at Virginia Distilled, our featured Virginia Spirits Month event. After a thorough judging process and a public voting round, we are thrilled to congratulate Henry Hill Jr., who took home gold with his cocktail “No Place Like Home,” featuring Brady’s Distillery Prohibition Gin and Cirrus Vodka.

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Upcoming Events Across Virginia

July 11, 2025 5:00 pm

Beer & Bakery Event & Family Line Dancing

Organized by Belmont Farm DistilleryCulpeper, VA
July 12, 2025 12:00 pm

Mini Hawaiian Luau with Piha Aloha Williamsburg

Organized by Copper Fox Distillery - Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA
July 15, 2025 6:00 pm

The Art of The Cocktail: The Dark Age of Cocktails (1940s – 1990s)

Organized by Virago SpiritsRichmond, VA
July 16, 2025 6:00 pm

Sip and Sourdough at Brady’s Distillery

Organized by Brady's DistilleryRoanoke, VA
July 24, 2025 6:00 pm

Spirited Yoga at Reservoir

Organized by Reservoir DistilleryRichmond, VA
August 1, 2025 10:00 am

Steppin’ Out

Organized by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.Blacksburg, VA

The Birthplace of American Spirits

Distilled spirits have long defined Virginia’s story. In 1620, Virginia colonist George Thorpe distilled the first batch of corn whiskey. What started with one batch grew into a flourishing industry of nearly 3,600 distilleries by 1810. Over 400 years later and despite challenges brought by Prohibition, distillers today continue to honor the family legacies, recipes and traditions of Virginia-made spirits.

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