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Virginia Spirits Blog

Welcome to the Virginia Spirits Blog! Here, you’ll find everything you need to explore and enjoy the world of Virginia craft spirits. Dive into must-try cocktail recipes, seasonal and holiday gift guides, distillery event roundups, spirit and food pairing ideas, and behind-the-scenes stories from makers across the Commonwealth. Whether you’re planning a visit along the Virginia Spirits Trail or looking for inspiration at home, our articles highlight the best ways to sip, savor, and experience Virginia spirits.

Cheers with 2 cocktails
Monsoon Siam in Charlottesville
March 28, 2025

Make it Virginia Made: Monsoon Siam

Pouring whiskey
March 4, 2025

Belly Up to the Bar: Lessons Before You Take a Sip of Whiskey

Bar and cocktails with a logo of the Alligator Char Society at Reservoir Distillery.
February 25, 2025

A Whiskey Lover’s Guide to Virginia Whiskey Clubs

Virginia brandy
February 24, 2025

Virginia Spirits 101: Brandy

two women with cocktails and virginia spirits passport
February 24, 2025

Your 2025 Guide to the Virginia Spirits Passport

Vault & Cellar behind the scenes
February 21, 2025

Make it Virginia Made: Vault & Cellar

A. Smith Bowman Gin and Tonic
January 14, 2025

Virginia Spirits 101: Gin

pouring bourbon into a glass
December 20, 2024

Virginia Spirits 101: Bourbon

holiday cocktails on a platter
December 17, 2024

Happy Golden (Cocktails) of Yore

group cheers with whiskey
November 26, 2024

How to Build Your Home Bar for the Holidays

stills in a distillery production room
November 21, 2024

Prohibition, America’s Failed Noble Experiment

Chesapeake Bay Distillery Blue Ridge Vodka
October 30, 2024

Virginia Spirits 101: Vodka

Virginia distilled attendees
October 4, 2024

Virginia Distilled: Oh, What a Night!

graphic of the five finalist cocktails in The Virginia Cocktail Games
September 5, 2024

Meet the Winners of The 2024 Virginia Cocktail Games (Round One)

spread of Virginia spirits, garnishes and the Virginia Spirits Map
August 27, 2024

Choose Virginia-Made Spirits this September