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.
Taste the Best of Virginia
Meet the Makers
Earn rewards for sipping Virginia-made
Mix up a Virginia Cocktail Recipe
Enjoy Virginia Distillery Events
2025 Virginia Cocktail Games
Ready, set, VOTE! Now through Tuesday, August 19, you are invited to vote daily for your favorite bartender and cocktail creations. Each time you cast your vote, you’ll be able to see where your favorite cocktails and bartenders stand in the race! Your votes from the digital regional round will determine who advances to round 2 of the Cocktail Games, an in-person competition which will be hosted at Virginia Distilled, our signature Virginia Spirits Month event.
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.
Upcoming Events Across Virginia
Bulls, Beers, Bourbon & Boogie
Organized by Belmont Farm DistilleryCulpeper,George Washington Whiskey Tasting
Organized by George Washington's Mount VernonAlexandria, VADinner at the Distillery with Chef Erik Foxx
Organized by Catoctin Creek Distilling CompanyPurcellville, VAGeorge Washington Whiskey Tasting
Organized by George Washington's Mount VernonAlexandria, VAVirginia Distilled
Organized by Virginia Museum of History & CultureRichmond, 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.