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11 Virginia-Made Canned Cocktails for Summer

It could be said that everything is better in a can, and these canned cocktails made in the Commonwealth prove that to be true. Ready-to-drink cocktails are still on the…

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Virginia Distilleries Awarded at 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Known as the "Oscars of Booze," six Virginia-based distilleries won awards at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, one of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world. This…

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A. Smith Bowman Releases New Cane and Coffee

Photos courtesy of A. Smith Bowman Distillery A. Smith Bowman Distillery, located in Fredericksburg, recently debuted Cane and Coffee, the newest release in its Experimental Collection. According to the distillery,…

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New Belle Isle Strawberry Matcha Release and Recipe

Images courtesy of Belle Isle Moonshine Strawberry season is officially underway in Virginia. Instead of picking fresh strawberries, sip them with Belle Isle's new Strawberry Matcha moonshine. The Richmond-based distillery's…

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Belle Isle Releases New Transfusion Canned Cocktail

Richmond-based spirit maker, Belle Isle Moonshine, recently released its newest product. Transfusion is a canned cocktail with real Concord grapes, fresh ginger, a squeeze of lime and Belle Isle's premium…

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Coco Verde Cocktail Recipe from Virago Spirits

Perfect for the warmer temperatures, Virago Spirits' Coco Verde cocktail recipe is a refreshing sipper that will transport you to a tropical island. Coco Verde was one of Virago's most…

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Waterbird Spirits Announces New Tequila-Based Canned Cocktails

Waterbird Spirits has announced two new canned cocktails to its popular line. Ranch Water and Tequila Margarita are the first two tequila-based cocktails to the Charlottesville-based company's portfolio. "We're excited…

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Laird & Company

The Laird family of Applejack and American Apple Brandy offers a variety of bottlings that excite spirit professionals, connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. Our apple brandy products are distilled in North…

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St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails Made with Virginia Spirits

From green beer to cocktails made with Irish whiskey, St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest party holidays of the year, whether you're Irish or not. If Guinness isn't…

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Catoctin Creek Distilling Company Announces $1 Million Plant Upgrade

Catoctin Creek Distilling Co., located in Purcellville, recently announced a $1 million upgrade to triple the distillery's production. The expansion is set to be finalized in late June, following COVID-19-related…

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Virago Spirits Debuts New Limited Release

In the midst of all that was happening in 2020, Richmond-based Virago Spirits was "quietly resting" the distillery's newest release, Perseverance, in port casks. The second limited release of Virago's…

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Virginia Brewery and Distillery Collaborate for New Releases

Two award-winning Virginia companies have teamed up for two new limited bottles. Alexandria-based Port City Brewing Company and Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, located in Purcellville, have joined forces to release…

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Sipping by the River at Copper Fox Distillery

While traversing the roads of Rappahannock County on a recent getaway, I find myself in the middle of Sperryville, a true small town complete with a charming Main Street that…

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Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. Collaborates with GWAR to Release Ragnarök Rye

Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. recently announced a partnership with monster metal rock band GWAR for a rye whisky set to release February 2021. The Catoctin Creek Ragnarök Rye is a…

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A. Smith Bowman Distillery Awarded at 2020 International Spirits Challenge

Seven of A. Smith Bowman Distillery’s spirits took honors at the 2020 International Spirits Challenge, receiving gold, silver and bronze medals. The list of winners includes four whiskeys, three of…

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Three Crosses Distilling Co. Wins Gold at 2020 Craft Competition International Awards

Three Crosses Distilling Company, a family- and veteran-owned craft distillery in the historic village of Powhatan, was awarded multiple gold medals for their craft spirits at the 2020 Craft Competition…

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Catoctin Creek Distilling Company to Release Peach Barrel Select Rye Whisky

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company is excited to bring a taste of summer to fall with the launch of its Peach Barrel Select Rye Whisky, with a limited availability of approximately…

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Square One Organic Spirits Launches Ready-to-Drink Canned Cocktails

Charlottesville-based Square One Organic Spirits introduced a collection of handcrafted, certified organic ready-to-drink canned cocktails. Square One, the company that pioneered the concept of organic vodka and botanical spirits over…

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