For serious whiskey fans, visiting the tasting room is just the beginning. Virginia distilleries are giving enthusiasts even more ways to experience their favorite local spirits through bottle clubs, memberships and exclusive whiskey programs.
Depending on the club, membership can mean quarterly bottle releases, members-only whiskey, private events, complimentary tastings, distillery discounts and early access to some of Virginia’s most sought-after releases.
Whether you’re a collector, cocktail lover or simply looking for another way to experience Virginia whiskey, explore these Virginia whiskey clubs and find the membership that fits your sipping style.
Please note: Membership pricing, benefits and availability can change. Visit each distillery’s website for current membership details.
Virginia Distillery Company | Lovingston, Virginia
Membership: Free to join; members pay for quarterly whisky shipments
Best for: American Single Malt fans who want exclusive bottles throughout the year.
Virginia Distillery Company’s Courage Club gives whisky enthusiasts access to exclusive American Single Malt releases every quarter, along with special experiences and benefits at the distillery.
Three membership tiers let members choose how many bottles they want to receive each quarter.
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Quarterly shipment costs vary depending on the membership tier and bottles included.
Catoctin Creek Distillery | Purcellville, Virginia
Membership: Starting at $299 quarterly or $999 annually
Best for: The serious whiskey enthusiast looking for rare bottles, exclusive events and an immersive distillery membership.
Catoctin Creek’s Cornerstone Club is more than a bottle subscription. The premium membership combines quarterly exclusive whisky releases with members-only events, tastings and special access to the people and process behind Catoctin Creek.
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Catoctin Creek also previews upcoming Cornerstone Club bottles, giving members a look at the experimental and limited whiskies headed their way.
Catoctin Creek Distillery | Purcellville, Virginia
Membership: Quarterly subscription; pricing varies by release
Best for: Whiskey drinkers who primarily want unique Catoctin Creek bottles delivered throughout the year.
Want the bottles without the full premium club experience? Catoctin Creek also offers a quarterly Bottle Club focused on getting special releases directly into members’ hands.
Each quarter features a purposefully selected Catoctin Creek whisky, including unique single barrels and finishes.
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Members are billed for each quarterly shipment rather than paying an annual membership fee.
Reservoir Distillery | Richmond, Virginia
Membership: Check with Reservoir for current membership pricing
Best for: Collectors looking for exclusive Reservoir releases and hard-to-find bottles.
Reservoir Distillery’s Alligator Char Society brings members closer to the whiskey-making experience with access to unique blends, special releases and reserved tastings.
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Ironclad Distillery | Newport News, Virginia
Membership: Starting at $75/month
Best for: Bourbon and cocktail lovers who want something different from a traditional bottle club.
Ironclad Distillery puts a cocktail-focused spin on the whiskey club with its Iron Fist Cocktail Club. Instead of simply receiving a bottle of bourbon, members get a personalized bottled bourbon cocktail created by the distillery’s bartending team.
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Copper Fox Distillery | Sperryville & Williamsburg, Virginia
Cost: $50 per person, per event
Best for: Whiskey lovers looking for intimate events, special releases and immersive distillery experiences.
Copper Fox Distillery has reimagined its Captain’s Club for 2026, shifting from a traditional bottle club to a series of exclusive experiences. Members can choose from four themed events throughout the year, hosted at Copper Fox’s Sperryville and Williamsburg locations.
Each event is limited to just 50 guests and combines food, cocktails and special access to Copper Fox releases.
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Guests can attend one event or multiple events throughout the year, making the Captain’s Club a more flexible experience for Copper Fox fans.
Tarnished Truth Distilling Company | Virginia Beach, Virginia
Best for: Bourbon enthusiasts looking for an elevated club experience that extends beyond the distillery.
Located inside the historic Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach, Tarnished Truth’s Cavalier Club combines exclusive bourbon releases with experiences and benefits tied to both the distillery and the Cavalier.
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For bourbon fans who enjoy the experience surrounding the whiskey as much as the bottle itself, The Cavalier Club offers one of Virginia’s more expansive membership experiences.
