Copper Fox Distillery – Sperryville
Founded by Rick Wasmund, with the idea of making whisky differently. The first North American distillery to build a traditional malt floor and kiln since the repeal of Prohibition; located in Sperryville, Virginia since 2005, and Williamsburg, Virginia since 2015. We start from scratch–floor malting our locally grown barley, flavoring the grain with fruitwood smoke, then aging with a progressive series of hand toasted wood chips in used bourbon barrels. Our single batch copper pot still produces one barrel at a time and the spirit is non-chill filtered to preserve the complete flavor and essence of the barley grain.
Amenities
- Tasting Room
- Group Tours
- Bottle Shop
Spirits
Now Offering

Our riverside cocktail garden in Sperryville is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of driving or hiking.
We are located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just 7 miles from the Thornton River Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park.
Whisky flights, seasonal cocktails and Copper Fox spirits are available for purchase. Light snacks are also available for purchase but feel free to pack a picnic to enjoy on location. All ages and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Our Distillery in the News
- October 18, 2019USA TODAY: Grain to glass: Craft distilleries welcome visitors for tastings, tours
- January 14, 2019SAVOR VIRGINIA: Copper Fox Distillery Launches New Branding
- November 6, 2017DRINKHACKER.COM: A Visit to Copper Fox Distillery