virginia

VIRGINIA

Virginia whiskey reflects a blend of Appalachian grain traditions, colonial distilling roots, and modern craft experimentation. Early distillation in the region was shaped by Scots-Irish settlers and access to corn, rye, and soft limestone-influenced water. Contemporary Virginia producers often emphasize local grains, small-batch methods, and a willingness to blur stylistic boundaries between bourbon, rye, and malt whiskey. Aging is strongly influenced by the state’s warm, humid climate, which accelerates interaction with oak and can produce assertive, spice-forward profiles. Together, these factors give Virginia whiskey a character that is grounded in history but notably diverse in expression.

Appalachian Heritage Distillery

110 W Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA 24236 Bourbon Gin Rye Vodka Bar Tastings

Belle Isle Moonshine

615 Maury St, Richmond, VA 23224 Bourbon Canned Cocktails Moonshine Vodka Tastings

Belmont Farm Distillery

13490 Cedar Run Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701 Bourbon Flavored Whiskey Gin Moonshine Rum Single Malt Vodka Whiskey Tastings Tours

Blue Sky Distillery

17466 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430 Flavored Whiskey Gin Rum Vodka

Bondurant Brothers Distillery (Temp Closed)

9 E 3rd St, Chase City, VA 23924 Bourbon Moonshine Bar Food

Caiseal Beer and Spirits (The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery)

504 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669 Bourbon Gin Single Malt Vodka Bar Food Tastings

Catoctin Creen Distilling Company

120 W Main St, Purcellville, VA 20132 Brandy Finished Rye Gin Rye Tastings Tours

Chesapeake Bay Distillery

437 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Flavored Whiskey Rum Vodka Bar Tastings

Cirrus Vodka

1320 Summit Ave, Ste F, Richmond, VA 23230 Vodka Bar Tastings

Copper Fox Distillery

9 River Ln, Sperryville, VA 22740 Bourbon Finished Rye Flavored Whiskey Liqueur Rye Single Malt Single Malt Finished Vodka Whiskey Bar Food Tastings Tours

Davis Valley Winery & Distillery

1167 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 Bourbon Finished Bourbon Moonshine Vodka Whiskey Tastings

Deep Creek Distilling

801 Butler St, Ste 12, Chesapeake, VA 23323

Devils Backbone Distilling

35 Crandall Run, Roseland, VA 22967 Bourbon Moonshine Rye Whiskey Tastings

Dida's Distillery

14437 Hume Rd, Huntly, VA 22640 Brandy Gin Vodka Bar Tastings

Falls Church Distillers

8420 Kao Cir, Ste A, Manassas, VA 20110 Bourbon Gin Vodka Whiskey

Filibuster Distillery

80 Maurertown Mill Rd, Maurertown, VA 22644 Bourbon Finished Bourbon Gin Rye Whiskey Bar Tastings Tours

Five Miles Mountain Distillery

489 Floyd Hwy S, Floyd, VA 24091 Bourbon Moonshine Rye Bar Tastings

Flying Ace Farm Distillery and Brewery

40950 Flying Ace Ln, Lovettsville, VA 20180 Bourbon Rum Whiskey Bar Food Tastings

George Washington's Distillery and Gristmill

5513 Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

Ingenious Gin

Virginia Gin Sales

Ironclad Distillery

124 23rd St, Newport News, VA 23607 Bourbon Finished Bourbon Whiskey Bar Tastings Tours

KO Distilling

10381 Central Park Dr, Ste 105, Manassas, VA 20110 Bourbon Gin Rye Whiskey Bar Tastings

Lost Whiskey Club

2811 Merrilee Dr, Ste D, Fairfax, VA 22031 Bourbon Tastings

Motherwell Distilling Co. - Virginia

Alexandra, VA Bourbon Rye Sales

Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery

495 E Washington St, Middleburg, VA 20117 Absinthe Agave Amaretto Bourbon Brandy Gin Liqueur Rum Whiskey Bar Food Tastings

MurLarkey Distilled Spirits

9861 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109 Bourbon Flavored Whiskey Gin Vodka Whiskey Bar Tastings Tours

Old House Vineyards and Distillery

18351 Corkys Ln, Culpeper, VA 22701 Agave Rum Vodka Whiskey Food Tastings

Orkney Springs Distillery

3125 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 Gin Vodka Bar Tastings Tours

Ragged Branch Distillery

1015 Taylors Gap Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Bourbon Rye Bar Tastings

Reservoir Distillery

1800 Summit Ave, Richmond, VA 23230 Bourbon Finished Bourbon Finished Rye Rye Whiskey Bar Tastings

Reverend Spirits R.D. Wilhelm Distilling Co.

1120 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23507 Bourbon Gin Vodka

River Hill Distillery

356 Ruffners Ferry Rd, Luray, VA 22835 Bourbon Whiskey

Sandy River Distillery

147 Monroe Church Rd, Rice, VA 23966 Agave Bourbon Moonshine Rum Rye Vodka Food Tastings Tours

Silverback Distillery

9374 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 22920 Finished Rye Flavored Whiskey Bar Tastings

Smith River Spirits

1317 Eggleston Falls Rd, Ridgeway, VA 24148 Brandy Tastings Tours

Spirit Lab Ditilling

1503 6th St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Amaro Brandy Gin Single Malt Single Malt Finished Tastings Tours

Springfield Distillery

9040 River Rd, Halifax, VA 24558 Bourbon Canned Cocktails Flavored Whiskey Rum Whiskey Bar Food Tastings Tours

Tarnished Truth Distilling

4200 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Bourbon Canned Cocktails Gin Moonshine Rye Vodka Bar Food Tastings Tours

The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery (Caiseal Beer and Spirits)

504 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669

Three Brothers Distillery (Temporaritly Closed)

9935 County Line Rd, Disputanta, VA 23842 Rum Rye Whiskey

Three Crosses Distilling

3835 Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139 Bourbon Gin Rum Rye Vodka Whiskey Bar Food

Trial & Error Distillery

1606 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 Flavored Whiskey Gin Liqueur Rum Vodka Whiskey Bar Food Tastings

Twin Creeks Distillery

140 Franklin St, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 Brandy Moonshine Whiskey Bar Tastings

Virago Spirits

1727 Rhoadmiller St, Richmond, VA 23220 Brandy Gin Liqueur Rum Bar Tastings

Virginia Distillery Co.

299 Eades Ln, Lovingston, VA 22949 Single Malt Single Malt Finished Bar Tastings Tours

Vitae Spirits

107 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Gin Liqueur Rum Bar Tastings Tours