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 Rum: A Modern Take on America’s Original Spirit
Presenting: The VA250 Commemorative Rum This bottle holds a true Virginia rum, meticulously blended from some of the oldest craft rum barrels in the commonwealth. The rums used to create this historic spirit include: 25% 9-year-old, bourbon barrel-finished rum from Belmont Farm 30% blend of three 4- to 5-year-old Virago Spirits rums, distilled from blackstrap […]
The VA250 Four-Grain-Whiskey: A Cask-Strength Portrait of Virginia Whiskey
Presenting: The VA250 Commemorative Whiskey This bottle holds a true “Virginia” whiskey. Not bourbon, not rye, not single malt – the liquid is an expression of the commonwealth, meticulously blended from 10 highly prized barrels produced by four world-class distillers. The whiskeys used to build this historic dram include: 35% 5-year-old bourbon (55-C/35-W/10-M) from Ironclad […]
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 […]
Belly Up to the Bar: Lessons Before You Take a Sip of Whiskey
Adapted excerpt from Make it a Double: From Wretched to Wondrous: Tales of One Woman’s Lifelong Discovery of Whiskey Learning the art – or act for some of us – of whiskey nosing and tasting is a most pleasurable task, made more agreeable by the fact that it must be done with great repetition. But for […]
