Birthplace of American Spirits
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Virginia spirits are an expression of innovation inspired by time-honored tradition, and distillers across the Commonwealth are eager to share their stories with you. Through slowly savored sips, creative cocktails, distillery tours and more, discovery is endless. We invite you to explore Virginia's distilleries, from the Blue Ridge to the Bay, to our bustling city streets and everywhere in between.
Bottling up for 400 Years
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Plan your trip to explore the birthplace of American spirits using our interactive map. With over 60 Virginia distilleries across the Commonwealth, your unique adventure awaits.
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Bottling up for 400 Years

We are Virginia The Birthplace of American Spirits

Distilled spirits have long defined Virginia's story. In 1620, Virginia colonist George Thorpe distilled the first batch of corn whiskey. What started with one batch grew into a flourishing industry of nearly 3,600 distilleries by 1810. Over 400 years later and despite challenges brought by Prohibition, distillers today continue to honor the family legacies, recipes and traditions of Virginia-made spirits.