At Virginia Spirits, we value the relationships that help our industry thrive. Our partners—ranging from local businesses and tourism boards to suppliers and media allies—play a vital role in supporting Virginia’s 80+ distilleries and promoting the Commonwealth’s rich spirits heritage.
Together, we collaborate to share Virginia-made bourbon, whiskey, gin, rum, moonshine, and more with enthusiasts near and far, driving growth, education, and innovation across the state.
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 voluntary membership organization of more than 650 businesses. Businesses and nonprofits primarily join the Chamber for networking and business development, community engagement, educational opportunities, marketing, and to influence the voice of the business community through government affairs and advocacy.
The American Craft Spirits Association works to elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers.
The American Distilling Institute fosters growth and success of craft spirit producers through hosting best-in-class conferences, providing comprehensive educational services, offering networking opportunities and connecting producers with top-tier solutions providers.
The Common Grain Alliance (CGA) connects and supports grain farmers, grain processors (millers and maltsters) and grain artisans (bakers, brewers, distillers, pasta makers, etc.) to build a vibrant, integrated, equitable and regenerative grain economy in the Mid-Atlantic. CGA is a network of 130 members who are primarily regional grain businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) leads the fight to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking and promotes responsible decision-making regarding beverage alcohol.
The SPIRITS Museum advances scholarly research of colonial-era distillation while offering visitors immersive and educational experiences surrounding the practice, use and origins of distillation from the American Colonial to Revolutionary era (1584-1797). Their focus reaches beyond spirits to all parts of distillation to include science, medicine, perfume and also extends to fermented drinks like beer, wine and mead.
The Virginia ABC aims to strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education, and revenue from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.
The Virginia Distillers Association (VDA) is a nonprofit private trade association focusing on increasing awareness of Virginia’s growing craft spirits industry, as well as the regulatory and legislative needs of the industry.
The Virginia Beach Restaurant Association represents Virginia Beach’s culinary diversity. From Back Bay to Chesapeake Bay, Oceanfront, Town Center, and beyond, Virginia Beach’s restaurant scene offers a rich and diverse food culture.
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture connects people to America’s past through the unparalleled story of Virginia. By collecting, preserving, and interpreting the Commonwealth’s history, we link past with present and inspire future generations.
Works to advance and protect a diverse and unified restaurant, lodging, and tourism industry in Virginia through strategic Advocacy and valued member services.
Works to expand domestic and international in-bound travel and motion picture production to generate revenue and employment in Virginia, with a vision to foster a spirit of partnership within Virginia’s tourism and motion picture industries.
