Virginia Celebrates Its 400th Anniversary as the Birthplace of American Spirits This fall, Virginia celebrates the 400th anniversary of being the birthplace of American spirits. To recognize this achievement, the…
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, spirits are high among Virginia distillers and imbibers of local craft spirits alike, as the Virginia Distillers Association (VDA) prepares to launch the fifth annual month-long…
Devils Backbone Distilling Co. has been presented with a trio of 2020 SIP Awards for two of its spirits, Virginia Pine Gin and Orange Smash. Virginia Pine Gin (80 proof),…
The Top Wineries, Craft Beer, Spirits And More. The Results Are In For Our Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. Thank you to all of the lovers of a good cocktail, beautiful…
Taking a drive through the Blue Ridge Highlands of Southwest Virginia, I eased into the lush landscape of the Davis Valley Distillery, an operation outlined by grapes used in the…
The Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow, presented by the Virginia Distillers Association, invites guests to sip on spirits neat or in craft cocktails while meeting more than 20 Virginia distillers firsthand.…
The Virginia Distillers Association’s (VDA) Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow will return for a third stop on its inaugural statewide tour to celebrate the outstanding craftsmanship of Virginia spirits. Having completed two…
A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg announced the addition of a new, boldly flavored bourbon to the distillery’s permanent line of spirits. The Isaac Bowman Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in…
Richmond’s Reservoir Distillery is working with several Scott’s Addition breweries, meaderies and distilleries to create one-of-a-kind spirits for their newest collaboration, the Mash-Up Series. Owner David Cuttino gives us further…
As August ends and the final celebrations of Virginia Craft Beer Month wrap up across the state, the Commonwealth prepares for its next statewide celebration, one that is sure to…
The Virginia Distillers Association (VDA) joined 45 distilled spirits producers from across the country who gathered in Washington, D.C. in June for the Distilled Spirits Council’s (DISCUS) eighth annual Public…