Vitae Spirits

107 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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107 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Vitae Spirits is a locally owned and run craft distillery in Charlottesville, Virginia that produces small batch spirits made from molasses to glass. Founded in 2015, they focus on quality and hands-on artisanal values, using a custom built 250 gallon copper still. Located at 715 Henry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903 with a downtown tasting room at 107 East Main St.

Spirits

Anisette

Predominantly flavored by the ‘licorice’-flavored essential oil anethole from anise seed, reminiscent of European anisettes with authentic anise character.

Coffee Liqueur

An inspired collaboration with local award-winning Mudhouse Coffee Roasters, traveling the world in search of quality coffee to create a rich, authentic coffee liqueur.

Distiller's Reserve Barrel-Aged Rum

Smooth barrel-aged rum made in Virginia from evaporated sugar cane juice, aged to develop complex flavors while maintaining the spirit’s authentic character.

Distiller's Reserve Barreled Champion Collab

Members of the Distiller’s Reserve series, these one-time releases represent ongoing collaborative projects between Vitae Spirits and local producers.

Distiller's Reserve Barreled Coffee Liqueur

Created from creative bartenders’ inspiration with their base spirits, this barrel-aged coffee liqueur adds depth and complexity to the original coffee liqueur formula.

Distiller's Reserve Champion Brewery Collab #1

First of the Distiller’s Reserve series, this one-time release collaboration with Champion Brewery represents innovative cross-industry partnerships.

Distiller's Reserve Conifer

Captures and transmits the aromatic essence of botanical oils, specifically conifer notes, showcasing the spirit’s ability to preserve and convey delicate aromatic compounds.

Distiller's Reserve Damson Gin Liqueur

Inspired by UK tradition of infusing gin with ripe damson fruit at end of summer, adding sweetness and fruit character to the gin base.

Distiller's Reserve Fruitiness

A fruitilicious blend of five-year old distilled spirits and fresh fruits, combining mature spirits with vibrant fruit flavors for a unique tasting experience.

Distiller's Reserve Maple Cream Liqueur

Made with real maple syrup from Back Creek Farms in Highland County, Virginia, offering decadent and satisfying maple flavor with authentic regional ingredients.

Distiller's Reserve Maple Syrup Barrel Finished Rum

Collaboration with Back Creek Farms, a maple syrup company settled in Highland County Virginia, where rum is finished in maple syrup barrels for unique flavor development.

Distiller's Reserve Old Tom Gin

Pre-prohibition standard gin, a bit sweeter than London Dry gin, reviving the historical style that was popular before prohibition era.

Distiller's Reserve Paw Paw Liqueur

Made with Paw Paw (Asimina triloba), the largest edible native fruit in North America, featuring custard-like texture and tropical fruit aroma in a unique liqueur.

Distiller's Reserve Smoked Rum

Savory and sweet combination inspired by Southern cuisine, where smoking techniques enhance the rum’s complexity and add distinctive charred flavors.

Distiller's Reserve Spiced Rum

Triggers thoughts of exotic lands and warmer climes with scents of waves crashing on shore, featuring carefully selected spices that complement the rum base.

Distiller's Reserve Strawberry Eau de Vie

Unaged fruit brandy capturing the ephemeral essence of fresh strawberries, following the French tradition of ‘eau de vie’ to preserve the fruit’s true character.

Golden Rum

Rich golden rum formulated with ‘rich’ as the paradigm, starting as a simple fermentation consisting primarily of water from the Blue Ridge Mountains and American sugar cane molasses.

Modern Gin

A dry gin with distinct but not overpowering juniper berry influence that allows the complexity of other botanicals to shine through, showcasing modern gin craftsmanship.

Orange Liqueur

Made with bitter hardy (trifoliate) oranges that grow prolifically in Virginia, capturing the unique citrus character of the region’s hardy orange varieties.

Platinum Rum

Crystal clear spirit distilled from water from the Blue Ridge Mountains, American sugar cane molasses, and yeast, with tasting notes of creamy caramel and candied vanilla. Best used in cocktails like Daiquiri, Mojito, Cuba Libre, and Pain Killer.