Visit Virginia Distilleries, Discover Tastings and Tours Along the Virginia Spirits Trail
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 distilleries, from the Blue Ridge to the Bay, to our bustling city streets and everywhere in between. From bourbon and whiskey to gin and moonshine — Virginia has it all.
Meet the Makers
Earn rewards for sipping Virginia-made
Mix up a Virginia Cocktail
Enjoy Virginia Distillery Events
Introducing: The First Landing Cup
We are pleased to announce the inaugural First Landing Cup, a competition celebrating the best Virginia-made spirits!
Administered by the Virginia Distillers Association with support from the Virginia Spirits Board, this blind-judged event is designed to recognize and honor the skill, innovation and craftsmanship behind Virginia’s thriving spirits community. A panel of seasoned spirits judges from across the U.S. and abroad will evaluate entries on April 30, 2025, providing expert analysis and feedback to highlight the finest products in the commonwealth.
The 2024 Virginia Cocktail Games
On September 14, our five finalists brought their all to the final round of The Virginia Cocktail Games, each presenting a cocktail that embodies why they “Choose Virginia” at Virginia Distilled, our featured Virginia Spirits Month event. After a thorough judging process and a public voting round, we are thrilled to congratulate Henry Hill Jr., who took home gold with his cocktail “No Place Like Home,” featuring Brady’s Distillery Prohibition Gin and Cirrus Vodka.
Upcoming Events Across Virginia
Defiant Spirits: Exploring the Legacy of Zipporah Michelbacher Cohen
Organized by Virago SpiritsRichmond, VAWhiskey Tasting at Mount Vernon
Organized by George Washington's Distillery & GristmillAlexandria, VAWhiskey Tasting at Mount Vernon
Organized by George Washington's Distillery & GristmillVAPatio Bar Tasting Room Grand Opening
Organized by Mt. Defiance Cidery & DistilleryMiddleburg, VAGeorge Washington Whiskey Tasting
Organized by George Washington's Distillery and GristmillAlexandria, VA
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.