Virginia Spirits 101: Agave Spirits
Maybe you’ve wondered why there isn’t an abundance of Virginia “tequila” filling up the shelves at Virginia ABC stores near you. At the end of the day, the spirits we know as “tequila” can only be produced in Mexico. The legal definition just doesn’t allow for an entirely local, Virginia tequila. Dating back to 1974, […]
Virginia Spirits 101: Moonshine
There’s something seductive about Virginia moonshine, the original American spirit. Perhaps it’s the long history, dating back to just years after the First Landing of English settlers in Virginia. Maybe it’s the fact that people have taken up arms in defense and opposition to it. It might be that traditionally it was crafted and moved […]
Virginia Spirits 101: Whiskey
It’s probably no surprise that whiskey is the top produced spirit in Virginia. Across the Commonwealth, you’ll find bourbon and a variety of other whiskies (corn, rye, barley or wheat), all unique compared to the next. Virginia is also on the front lines of the expansion and development of the American Single-Malt category. Virginia has […]