Honoring Service & Spirits: Virginia’s Veteran-Owned Distilleries
Together, We Raise a Glass When it comes to honoring those who have served, one of the best ways to show your support is by celebrating veteran-owned businesses. Virginia is home to exceptional distilleries founded by veterans who bring the same dedication, precision and pride from their service to the craft of spirits-making across the […]
Making Herstory: Women in the Virginia Spirits Industry
Legacy Rooted in Tradition The roots of women’s contributions to Virginia distilling can be traced back to colonial America. According to early Chesapeake records, women were often responsible for managing in-home distilling practices, producing whiskey, rum and brandy for the household. During this time, men, women and children relied on distilled spirits for sanitation and […]
Crafting Cocktails & Conversations with Savannah Duncan
America’s first taverns were known as “ordinaries,” and by the 1640s, colonists all across Virginia publicly gathered for their daily dose of spirits (considered one of the safest beverages while drinking water was contaminated). We’ve come a long way since then – to countless, inventive restaurants with a lively scene that begins at the bar. […]
Crafting Cocktails & Conversations with Karen Negvesky
America’s first taverns were known as “ordinaries,” and by the 1640s, colonists all across Virginia publicly gathered for their daily dose of spirits (considered one of the safest beverages while drinking water was contaminated). We’ve come a long way since then – to countless, inventive restaurants with a lively scene that begins at the bar. […]
Meet the Women of Virginia Distilling
March is Women’s History Month, and it’s the perfect time to highlight some of the amazing women who are driving the Virginia distilling community forward. In a male-dominated industry, they’ve played a critical role in the establishment and expansion of quality spirits-making across the Commonwealth. From opening their doors and welcoming spirits enthusiasts from across […]