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.
Meet the Makers
Grab your Virginia Spirits Passport
Mix up a Virginia Cocktail
Virginia Spirits Holiday Guide
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
Art Of The Cocktail Holiday Demonstration & Tastings
Organized by Virago SpiritsRichmond, VAFestive Floral Workshop with Bail’s Blooms
Organized by Virago SpiritsRichmond, VAHoliday Dinner at the Distillery with Chef Erik Foxx
Organized by Catoctin Creek Distilling CompanyPurcellville, VACoastal VA Photography Art Exhibit Pop Up
Organized by Beach VodkaVirginia Beach, VAMovie Night at Twin Creeks Distillery
Organized by Twin Creeks DistilleryRocky Mount, 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.