Anisette
Predominantly flavored by the ‘licorice’-flavored essential oil anethole from anise seed, reminiscent of European anisettes with authentic anise character.
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.
Predominantly flavored by the ‘licorice’-flavored essential oil anethole from anise seed, reminiscent of European anisettes with authentic anise character.
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.
Smooth barrel-aged rum made in Virginia from evaporated sugar cane juice, aged to develop complex flavors while maintaining the spirit’s authentic character.
Members of the Distiller’s Reserve series, these one-time releases represent ongoing collaborative projects between Vitae Spirits and local producers.
Created from creative bartenders’ inspiration with their base spirits, this barrel-aged coffee liqueur adds depth and complexity to the original coffee liqueur formula.
First of the Distiller’s Reserve series, this one-time release collaboration with Champion Brewery represents innovative cross-industry partnerships.
Captures and transmits the aromatic essence of botanical oils, specifically conifer notes, showcasing the spirit’s ability to preserve and convey delicate aromatic compounds.
Inspired by UK tradition of infusing gin with ripe damson fruit at end of summer, adding sweetness and fruit character to the gin base.
A fruitilicious blend of five-year old distilled spirits and fresh fruits, combining mature spirits with vibrant fruit flavors for a unique tasting experience.
Made with real maple syrup from Back Creek Farms in Highland County, Virginia, offering decadent and satisfying maple flavor with authentic regional ingredients.
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.
Pre-prohibition standard gin, a bit sweeter than London Dry gin, reviving the historical style that was popular before prohibition era.
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.
Savory and sweet combination inspired by Southern cuisine, where smoking techniques enhance the rum’s complexity and add distinctive charred flavors.
Triggers thoughts of exotic lands and warmer climes with scents of waves crashing on shore, featuring carefully selected spices that complement the rum base.
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.
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.
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.
Made with bitter hardy (trifoliate) oranges that grow prolifically in Virginia, capturing the unique citrus character of the region’s hardy orange varieties.
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.