Virginia Spirits 101: Bourbon
So, we’ve already shared a deep dive on whiskey in the commonwealth (read it here), but what about just bourbon? Maybe you’re a connoisseur and don’t need the play-by-play, but if you’re a casual sipper or just curious, here’s what you need to know. Whiskey is the top produced spirit in Virginia with just about […]
Virginia Spirits 101: Vodka
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: Rum
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: 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 Raise The “Bar”
By Patrick Evans-Hylton There’s always been a place where Virginians could gather and enjoy a drink or two. But in our 400-plus year history, the bar (if you will pardon the pun) has been raised. Taverns were well established in England prior to colonists coming to Virginia, so it makes sense that they would become part […]
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 […]
A Spirited Travel Guide: Central Virginia – Part Two
Ready for a weekend filled with endless exploration and rich culture, all while stopping by to try award-winning spirits at some of Virginia’s best craft distilleries? If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve done the research for you – here’s your guide to a “spirited” adventure in Central Virginia. Scroll for a complete list […]
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. […]
A Spirited Travel Guide: Central Virginia – Greater Richmond
Ready for a weekend filled with endless exploration and rich culture, all while stopping by to try award-winning spirits at some of Virginia’s best craft distilleries? If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve done the research for you – here’s your guide to a “spirited” adventure in Central Virginia. We’re starting off with part […]
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. […]