Virginia Spirits Holiday Guide
‘Tis the season to sip and celebrate with Virginia Spirits! Here’s how.
There are endless ways to find holiday cheer with Virginia Spirits! Whether you’re looking for festive events, want tips for building your home bar for holiday hosting, or need some gift ideas for the spirits lover in your life, our Virginia Spirits Holiday Guide is here to help you make the most of the season.
Events: Holiday pop-ups, festive cocktail classes and more!
Our distillers are embracing the season! Tasting rooms across the state are decked with holiday decor, and their cocktail menus are nothing short of cozy and festive. For a fun outing filled with #VaSpirits, check out one of these upcoming spirited events.
Art Of The Cocktail Holiday Demonstration & Tastings
Organized by Virago SpiritsRichmond, VAFestive Floral Workshop with Bail’s Blooms
Organized by Virago SpiritsRichmond, VAHoliday Dinner at the Distillery with Chef Erik Foxx
Organized by Catoctin Creek Distilling CompanyPurcellville, VACoastal VA Photography Art Exhibit Pop Up
Organized by Beach VodkaVirginia Beach, VAMovie Night at Twin Creeks Distillery
Organized by Twin Creeks DistilleryRocky Mount, VA
How to Build Your Home Bar for the Holidays
Are you hosting friends and family for a special holiday dinner or an extravagant New Year’s Eve party? Maybe you’re planning a relaxing night in with a loved one? Regardless of your holiday plans, it’s always a good idea to have some of your favorite spirits on hand. Plus, a well stocked bar can significantly boost your hosting prowess.
The holidays are the perfect time to spruce up and expand your home bar, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Read our latest blog for five key elements to consider when stocking up on Virginia spirits for the holidays.
Give the Gift of Virginia Spirits
New Limited Release Bottles to Note
Gift a bottle of Virginia Spirits that your special someone can’t get any other time of year. Here is a roundup of the commonwealth’s newest bottle releases!
- Apricot Liqueur, Virago Spirits | Available for purchase at the tasting room.
- Belle Isle Bourbon “Artist Series 2024,” Belle Isle Craft Spirits | Available for purchase at the tasting room and online.
- Brutality Cask #28, MurLarkey Distilled Spirits | Available for purchase at the tasting room and online.
- Heirloom Reserve 95 Proof Bourbon, 5 Mile Mountain Distillery | Available for purchase at the tasting room.
- Roundstone Rye® – Cask Proof Maple, Catoctin Creek | Available for purchase at the tasting room and online.
- 144 Proof Wheat Hazmat, Reservoir Distillery | Available for purchase at the tasting room and online.
- Bay Bourbon, Chesapeake Bay Distillery | Available for purchase at the tasting room on November 29.
Gift Experiences for the Person Who Has Everything
Virginia distilleries offer a variety of unique experiences, from distillery tours and cocktail classes to bottling sessions. Looking for a gift for the person who already has everything? Give them the gift of a memorable distillery experience. Use our Virginia Spirits Trail to find distilleries near you that offer experiences like these.
Gift Sets for Every Spirits Lover
From cocktail kits to themed baskets and more, consider one of these curated gift sets for the spirits lover in your life.
Build Your Own Cocktail Kit
Purchase all the ingredients and print out the recipe for a delicious and thoughtful gift. Click the button below to download our recipe cards for 3 classic holiday cocktails: hot toddy, cranberry gin fizz and peppermint mocha.
"A Taste of the Holiday Spirit" Gift Set, Tarnished Truth Distillery
Includes our bestselling Discretion bourbon and Bourbon Cream, tastings notes from our Master Distiller, PLUS two holiday themed cocktail recipes.
Apple Chai Toddy Kit, Cirrus Vodka
One of 7 cocktail kits, the Apple Chai Toddy kit includes Cirrus Vodka, Crescent Simple Apple Spice, Mother Shrub Salted Honey and 6 Chai Tea bags.
Holiday Gift Baskets, Twin Creeks Distillery
Visit Twin Creeks Distillery in Rocky Mount and pick out a unique holiday gift basket for your loved one. Each basket has a spirited theme and is wrapped and ready for Christmas.
Waterman Spirits Holiday Gift Pack
Waterman Spirits’ holiday gift packs include Waterman Spirits Organic Vodka and Waterman Spirits Orange Liqueur in a festive box, perfect for gifting! Available at the tasting room and in Virginia ABC stores.
Cocktail Kit Gift Baskets, Virago Spirits
Virago Spirits’ cocktail kit gift baskets are just what every cocktail lover needs! With a variety of options available, there’s a basket for everyone on your list. Stop by the tasting room and check them out.