James River Distillery
The team at James River Distillery is always hard at work using world-class Vendome stills to make regionally focused, craft distilled spirits. Relying on years of alcohol production experience and the highest quality, organic ingredients, James River Distillery’s exciting and unique line up of products is designed to capture the imagination of bartenders and make spirit lovers rejoice. Every batch of gin is handcrafted, from mashing to bottling, using a rare vapor infusion method to craft a gin that allows for the capture of delicate aromas and flavors, creating a truly unique and exceptional spirit.
Amenities
- Tasting Room
- Group Tours
- Bottle Shop
- Private Events
Spirits
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Stop in James River’s friendly and relaxed atmosphere where the staff is awesome and the tours in-depth … you just might be lucky enough to have yours given by their head distiller Dwight. Tastings are offered and you just may find there isn’t a bottle they make that you wouldn’t want to take home.
Our Distillery in the News
- October 17, 2020WASHINGTON POST: James River Distillery puts Virginia in its gin, and its gin in Virginia
- December 13, 2016RVA MAGAZINE: Crafting local, organic and creative spirits - a chat with James River Distillery's Dwight Chew
- February 15, 2018LIQUOR.COM: How to Drink Like a Pro at the Birthplace of American Spirits