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.
September is Virginia Spirits Month!
Meet the Makers
Grab your Virginia Spirits Passport
Mix up a Virginia Cocktail
Save 20% Off Select Virginia Spirits All September!
In celebration of September being Virginia Spirits Month, you can stock up on your favorite bottles or discover something new among almost 200 Virginia-made spirits on sale for 20% OFF during Virginia ABC’s Sale-A-Bration, September 1-30.
Calling all Virginia Bartenders! Attend the BarPro Conference
This October 7-9 in Richmond, Va., bartenders from across the commonwealth are gathering for 3 days of education, networking and professional development. Learn more and register today!
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.
Upcoming Events Across Virginia
Bourbon, Bubbly, & Brew 2024
Organized by The Spot on Kirk in Downtown RoanokeVinton, VABoos & Bourbon on 10/25
Organized by A. Smith Bowman DistilleryFredericksburg, VABoos & Bourbon on 10/26
Organized by A. Smith Bowman DistilleryFredericksburg, 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.