Whew… what a year it’s been! After years of patience and preparation, Prelude: Courage & Conviction was released this past September as an early look into our very first line of American Single Malt whisky.

And it’s off to a great start. Whisky Advocate recently awarded Prelude: Courage & Conviction 90 points, describing it as a whisky of superior character and style.

In addition, our Cider Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky was awarded 90 points as well. These scores are a testament to our team’s dedication to making great American whisky.

If you’re looking for that last minute gift for a friend or loved one (… or for yourself), you can check out your local store’s availability here.

As great as 2019 was, this is just the beginning. You can expect an even more exciting upcoming year with the launch of our Flagship release Courage & Conviction in the Spring of 2020. 👀

With the holidays upon us, please stop by our Visitors Center for a tour or tasting if you and your family find yourself in our neck of the woods. While we’ll be closed on New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, we’ll be keeping normal hours of operation outside of that. We’d love to have you!

Thank you everyone for being a part of our journey as we help bring American Single Malt whisky into the spotlight. This season, we’ll be raising a dram to you.

Here’s to courageous beginnings. 🥃

Cheers,

– The Team at Virginia Distillery Company