Making Herstory: Women in the Virginia Spirits Industry

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Legacy Rooted in Tradition The roots of women’s contributions to Virginia distilling can be traced back to colonial America. According to early Chesapeake records, women were often responsible for managing in-home distilling practices, producing whiskey, rum and brandy for the household. During this time, men, women and children relied on distilled spirits for sanitation and […]

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