Birthplace of American Spirits

Visit Virginia 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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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

December 10, 2024 6:00 pm

Art Of The Cocktail Holiday Demonstration & Tastings

Organized by Virago SpiritsRichmond, VA
December 12, 2024 6:00 pm

Festive Floral Workshop with Bail’s Blooms

Organized by Virago SpiritsRichmond, VA
December 13, 2024 7:00 pm

Holiday Dinner at the Distillery with Chef Erik Foxx

Organized by Catoctin Creek Distilling CompanyPurcellville, VA
December 14, 2024 1:00 pm

Coastal VA Photography Art Exhibit Pop Up

Organized by Beach VodkaVirginia Beach, VA
December 14, 2024 6:00 pm

Movie Night at Twin Creeks Distillery

Organized by Twin Creeks DistilleryRocky Mount, VA
December 15, 2024 1:30 pm

Tasting & Tour

Organized by Virago SpiritsRichmond, 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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