Virginia Spirits Month
September is Virginia Spirits Month, the perfect time to choose Virginia Made.
Celebrate the rich history and diverse range of spirits that make Virginia unique. And with the Virginia Spirits Passport, exciting events, specials and much more — there are endless opportunities to celebrate Virginia Spirits all month long.
Taste Virginia Made at these specialty events
Virginia Distilled | September 13
at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture | Richmond, VA
Sample a variety of spirits made by distillers from around the Commonwealth. Tickets include a tasting glass and access to the tasting tent, live music, food trucks and the museum’s newest exhibitions, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation and Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-186. VIP tickets will include early event access, a selection of small bites, an opportunity to sample creations made by bartenders competing in the Virginia Cocktail Games, and the chance to vote for the winner of the 2025 Virginia Cocktail Games!
Shop Virginia Made with 20% off all September
All month long, 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 annual Sale-A-Bration.
Explore Virginia Made
Visit Virginia Distilleries
Explore Virginia’s vibrant spirits scene on the Virginia Spirits Trail. Our distillers are passionate about showcasing their craft, from time-honored recipes to modern and innovative creations. Discover over 80 distilleries across the commonwealth plus, plan your visit using the trail and easily share your itinerary via email or Facebook.
Sign Up for the Gold Medal Spirits Trail
The Gold Medal Spirits Trail, featuring gold-medal winners of the inaugural First Landing Cup, guides you through the 11 top-winning distilleries across the commonwealth—encouraging you to taste the best of Virginia, learn more about these award-winning spirits and discover why Virginia is the Birthplace of American Spirits.
Discover the Birthplace of American Spirits
Virginia’s distilling history is rich and full of untold stories. Take a look at the archives and explore what makes Virginia craft spirits, uniquely Virginian.
Meet the Makers
In this video series, the passionate people behind the bottle are sharing the stories that brought them to the Virginia distilling community and what they’re crafting today.