The Virginia Cocktail Games brings together the commonwealth’s top bartenders to compete for bragging rights, prizes and the title of Virginia Cocktail Games Champion.
Using Virginia-made spirits, competitors create original cocktails that showcase creativity, craftsmanship and the incredible quality of spirits made across Virginia.
The competition is heating up! After two rounds of expert judging and an exciting week of People’s Choice voting, six talented bartenders have earned their place in the 2026 Virginia Cocktail Games Finals.
Ilo Bistro
Featuring Laird’s Bottled-in-Bond Apple Brandy and Waterman Spirits Organic Vodka
MAS Tapas
Featuring Virginia Distillery Co. Cider Cask Finished Whisky and Laird’s 7 1/2 Year Apple Brandy
Dwan and Dusk
Feauring Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Whiskey and Laird’s Bottled-in-Bond Apple Brandy
