New Era of Virginia Spirits: What the July 1 Changes Mean for Virginia Distillery Visitors
Virginia’s tasting room experience is evolving! If you’re planning a visit to a Virginia distillery, there’s exciting news. Beginning July 1, 2026, Virginia law allows distilleries to offer expanded tasting and cocktail experiences by increasing the daily on-site consumption limit from 3 ounces to 6 ounces per guest. For visitors, that means more opportunities to […]
The VA250 Gin – A Botanical Exploration of Virginia
Presenting: The VA250 Commemorative Gin The VA250 gin is built on a traditional “London dry” profile. Juniper forward, there also are notes of angelica, coriander, orris root and lemon peel. Having honored gin’s deep historic legacy, the team then wove in Native Virginia top notes of pawpaw, rose, sassafras and sumac, with exotic flourishes of […]
Raise a Glass & Save: Virginia Spirits Sale-A-Bration Is Here!
September is Virginia Spirits Month — the perfect excuse to proudly support local and save while you’re at it. Virginia’s distilling tradition spans over 400 years, and today, more than 80 distilleries across the commonwealth blend that rich legacy with bold innovation. Whether you’re stocking up on your favorites or looking for something new, now’s […]
Virginia Spirits 101: Gin
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, […]