Liquor Brands in Virginia

A collaboration between Brent Hocking, founder and creator of the original Deleón Tequila; and award-winning artist, songwriter, rapper and actor, Drake. A shared passion for style, music, and the pursuit of taste. A quest to redefine whiskey. The product of their attention: Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey.

Whether you're a fan of the Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners" reality series or not, everyone deserves the chance to savor Climax moonshine. Until recently, reality star Tim Smith was brewing moonshine illegally in his hometown of Climax, Virginia, but now his original pot-distilled family recipe graces the (legal) market in the form of a 90-proof spirit. People said he couldn't go straight, that such a disreputable liquor could never be mainstream, but Smith's disregard for authority only urged him to make his old-fashioned moonshine legal. And honestly, we couldn't be more thankful, as this stuff is the real deal! Climax Moonshine is crafted from corn, rye and barley malt mash. The result is a clean, natural-tasting alcoholic beverage with a subtle sweetness that boldly defies convention. One of the best ways to enjoy Climax Moonshine is decidedly Southern — simply mix the alcohol with sweet tea for a no-fuss cocktail everyone can enjoy. For a peach-flavored tea, add peach bitters and some peach slices. And if you want a more traditional mixer, blend Climax Moonshine with agave nectar, mint leaves, watermelon cubes, ice and a mix of lemonade and Sprite. Trust us, there's nothing more refreshing on a hot summer's day than rocking on your front porch sipping a watermelon "moonito." But if you're really feeling adventurous, take a shot of Climax Moonshine backed with a shot of pickle juice! With Tim Smith Climax Moonshine, you're only limited by your imagination. Don't you just love the South?

Aged for seven and ten years, each of these bourbons has earned the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

In 1927, A. Smith Bowman purchased the 7,200-acre Sunset Hills farm to open up a dairy and granary. Shortly after bringing the idea to life, his fields became so abundant that he needed a use for the excess grain. This one defining moment changed the entire course of the Bowman legacy and ultimately lead to the best whiskey in the world. In 1934, A. Smith Bowman built a groundbreaking distillery on the farm land and turned it into a family-owned business. Since then, the focus has shifted from our classic spirit to producing premium handcrafted small batches and experimental editions that embody innovation at its core. Today, our historic family-owned distillery has relocated to Fredericksburg, yet still continues to balance our long-lived traditions, honoring one of Virginia’s great pioneers. Most recently in 2016 and 2017, A. Smith Bowman Distillery won the “World’s Best Bourbon” at the World Whiskies Awards — solidifying us as Virginia’s Most Award-Winning Distillery." Our Isaac Bowman Bourbon is aged in charred white oak barrels, then finished in port barrels, many of which come from Virginia wineries. This combination of finishing barrels produces flavors of jam with caramel and spice notes. Isaac Bowman is produced in a similar fashion to our Abraham Bowman port-finished bourbon, which won World’s Best Bourbon in 2016.

Made from 100 percent Virginia rye, Bare Knuckle is twice distilled and aged in new charred American Oak barrels. The raw rye is milled, masked, fermented and double distilled at KO Distillery in Manassas, VA. As a 100 percent rye, Bare Knuckle is all about the spice, but the vanilla and caramel undertones from aging in charred new American Oak barrels provides an interesting flavor contrast.

Discover Mt. Defiance Rum Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Fresh crushed citrus & real vodka, it’s basically a vacation in a can. Our neighbors in Maryland, just to the north of our Virginia distillery, are known for smashing this signature cocktail on the shore all summer long! We craft this one with real vodka, fresh orange juice, and lemon lime flavors. Not much can beat a bushel of crabs from the Bay with a fresh-crushed, citrus cocktail. Add in a few vacation days, and an “out of office” message, and you’re on your way to a nice little shore-cation! Silver Medal, Pre-Mixed Cocktails, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020

90 points - Exceptional – Wine Enthusiast, 2020 Double Gold Medal – New York World Wine and Spirits Competition, September 23, 2018 Our most popular whisky! Roundstone Rye® is a very unique rye whisky, made completely from scratch at our distillery in Purcellville, Virginia. This pre-Prohibition style rye whisky is made from 100% rye grain, sourced locally when available. It is mashed, fermented, distilled and aged completely in our distillery, before bottling it at a very sippable 80 proof. Aged it in new Minnesota white oak casks for a period of just under two years, the whisky is smooth, woody, with that true grain character achieved in a relatively young whisky. Roundstone Rye has a delicious woody taste, with notes of caramel, rich butter toffee, and just a hint of lemon in the nose. Roundstone Rye is a superb sipping whisky, a great whisky in Manhattans, or your favorite rye whisky cocktails.

A remarkable rye whisky made with an extraordinarily generous amount of our smoked malt. The mash bill is 2/3 Virginia rye and 1/3 Virginia Thoroughbred hand-malted barley—kiln dried with apple wood and cherry wood smoke. Double pot-stilled to between 150 and 160 proof and aged with a progressive series of new and used apple wood and oak chips inside used bourbon barrels. Our innovative aging process results in a truly unique rye whisky that is savory and complex with the characteristic Wasmund's finish.

Optimistically exotic and floral on the nose. Wakes up the palate with its fresh, bright attitude. Asian fusion influence inspires a delicate finish.

Made in the méthode Champenoise, this sparkling wine is made from Trump Winery’s best Chardonnay grapes. The grapes were hand-picked in small baskets and pressed gently using a Champagne press. Only the cuvée (first press) was fermented in stainless steel tanks. After bottling, the wine was aged on its lees for over 36 months to gain more complexity. A very low dosage was added at disgorging to complement the wine’s freshness. This brut sparkling wine is made from 100% Chardonnay, using the traditional French méthode Champenoise. The nose begins with green apple, brioche and slight pear. On the mouth there is crisp acidity with citrus notes.

Brewers Batch Virginia-Highland Whisky is made from 100% malted barley, marrying whisky from Scotland with whisky made on-site in Virginia. This whisky features finishing casks from local breweries. Notes of mocha and toffee as well as a hint of cocoa play on the palate. The beer influence is there, resulting in a rich malty caramel note which accentuates the vanilla notes found in the originating whisky cask. Virginia Distillery Company is an American Single Malt Whisky distillery located amongst the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia. Critics Challenge- Gold LA International Spirits Competition- Gold

When you take the biggest, juiciest peaches in Colorado, and pick them at the peak of ripeness, you turn that perfect fruit into an eau de vie that makes the other eaus jealous. To taste this unoaked and unaged spirit is to taste the heart of what Palisade has to offer completely uncompromised. We get the perfectly ripened Palisade Peaches and then Depit them into open air fermentors and let the wild yeast spontaneously ferment and then distilled once in our Christian Carl brandy still.

Belle is a premium, four-times distilled American vodka. Crafted from sun-ripened grains and deep well Virginia water, Belle is the epitome of elegant simplicity and taste. Delightfully smooth. chilled or mixed. Belle Vodka ~ the beautiful pour.

Our classic Watershed Gin, which is barrel-aged in a Pearousia pear brandy barrel, and then bottled with 10% sugar. Very delicious in classic cocktails such as the Martinez, the French 75, and the Ramos Gin Fizz. This is a limited release each year.

In 1927, A. Smith Bowman purchased the 7,200-acre Sunset Hills farm to open up a dairy and granary. Shortly after bringing the idea to life, his fields became so abundant that he needed a use for the excess grain. This one defining moment changed the entire course of the Bowman legacy and ultimately lead to the best whiskey in the world. In 1934, A. Smith Bowman built a groundbreaking distillery on the farm land and turned it into a family-owned business. Since then, the focus has shifted from our classic spirit to producing premium handcrafted small batches and experimental editions that embody innovation at its core. Today, our historic family-owned distillery has relocated to Fredericksburg, yet still continues to balance our long-lived traditions, honoring one of Virginia’s great pioneers. Most recently in 2016 and 2017, A. Smith Bowman Distillery won the “World’s Best Bourbon” at the World Whiskies Awards — solidifying us as Virginia’s Most Award-Winning Distillery." John J., Abraham, Joseph, and Isaac Bowman were Virginia militia officers in the American Revolutionary War. This hand-crafted bourbon whiskey is a tribute to their heroism. Our Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon is distilled three times using the finest corn, rye, and malted barley, producing distinct hints of vanilla, spice, and oak.

Discover Reservoir Wheat Whiskey Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Brandy is an old world tradition--our European ancestors drank brandy after dinner for its soothing and warming qualities. Imagine settling in with a nice glass of warm brandy, while sitting by a fire with your favorite novel. Or try adding it to a warm glass of eggnog. Delicious! Catoctin Creek 1757® Virginia Brandy is Virginia's first commercial grape brandy since the establishment of the Commonwealth. Made from the finest locally-grown Virginia wine grapes, it is distilled and aged in premium French Bordeaux oak barrels for at least two years. Catoctin Creek Brandy is a fine sipping brandy unlike run-of-the-mill brandy on the shelves today. Try some, and you'll see. This is fine stuff that warms the heart.

Discover Deep Run Small Batch Vodka Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Reservoir Rye Whiskey Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Bville Virginia Paxxito Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Dr. Stoner’s Tequila Hierba Loca is a LOCO BUENO combination of the finest natural blue agave tequila infused with Dr. Stoner’s special stash of herbs. The first taste and aroma is the familiar essence of agave, earthy and slightly smoky. This transforms to clean herbal flavors with fresh citrus finishing with the trademark smooth Dr. Stoner’s taste. At 84 proof, this complex premium tequila puts a nuevo bueno taste into any tequila cocktail. Try it as a shot the “Muy Blastito”!

Locally made small batch whiskey with a mash bill of 60% wheat, 30% rye and 10% malted barley all sourced from the Northern Neck of Virginia. Aged in a new charred American oak 53-gallon barrel for at least 1 yr. The wheat gives it a sweetness upfront, while the rye provides a spicy finish. Strikingly smooth.

Discover Sunset Hills Sm Batch Gin Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Bowmans Virginia Vodka Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

rab•ble-rous•er - noun a person who speaks with the intention of inflaming the emotions of a crowd of people, typically for political reasons. synonyms: agitator, troublemaker, instigator "10 Best Bottled in Bond Spirits" – Maxim, May 2019 Distilled from 100% rye and bottled in bond, the Rabble Rouser differs from its cousin, Roundstone Rye, in that it is distilled at a lower proof, allowing lots of earthy goodness from the grain to come through in the spirit.

Bare Knuckle Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a small batch bourbon produced by KO Distilling, a craft distillery located in historic Manassas, VA. The spirit is a “wheated” bourbon made with 70% corn, 20% wheat, and 10% malted barley, all sourced from local Virginia farms. At KO, the grains were milled, mashed, fermented and double-distilled, then placed in charred new American Oak barrels and aged on-site for at least 2 years. The bourbon was proofed at 90 and then bottled by hand. It is deliciously smooth, with notes of vanilla, caramel and the oak itself. Bare Knuckle Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a certified Virginia’s Finest product.

Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb Vodka provides a unique CRAZY GOOD experience in spirits libations. Immediately upon opening a bottle the mixed drink enthusiast will note primary aromas of piney hoppy herbal scents. Secondary tastes of natural citrus and fresh botanical essences liven up the flavor. At 84 proof Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb Vodka poured neat or chilled and served straight up has a remarkably smooth soft finish!

After many years in the making, the inaugural release of Courage & Conviction is now available. Inspired by the guiding principle of our founder Dr. George G. Moore, to “have the courage of your convictions,” our flagship American Single Malt whisky is a combination of our passion for our home in Virginia and our dream to redefine American whisky. Aged a minimum of three years, this 100% malted barley whisky is matured in former Sherry, Bourbon and Cuvée wine casks. With notes of caramel and butterscotch, Courage & Conviction, our flagship American Single Malt, evolves on the palate with hints of bright red fruit, raspberry, cocoa, barrel spice and vanilla. The finish is creamy and exceptionally smooth.

92 Points - Gold - Exceptional – Beverage Testing Institute, December 1, 2016 Paying respect to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, in which our beloved Catoctin Creek does flow, this gin is a bit of a watershed itself. Distilled from rye grain, with a secret recipe of herbs and spices, Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin® is unlike any gin you've tried. Amazingly complex, with a rye base that shines through subtle citrus and cinnamon notes, essences of fresh cut hay, and of course a crisp juniper character. Together, they make Watershed Gin a fine cocktail mixer. Try it with the traditional tonic and a slice of lime (or a Meyer Lemon, for a real treat!). Or mix it into your favorite summertime refreshers.