Virginia Distillery Co.

What an awesome discovery! American Whisky (not rye, bourbon or scotch). Complex, delicious flavors. Knowledgeable bartender who asked what we like in other categories and tailored suggestions for each the 4 in our group. We brought home several bottles - hooked!

Disappointing after so many good experiences here. I’ve been coming here since they opened. Brought someone new after bragging so much about this place, and we paid for the VIP experience. At the tasting, our guide gave a 30 second spiel AND THEN LEFT THE ROOM. I couldn’t believe it. Also, one of the tastings in the flight was missing and was substituted with water. If I hadn’t known that a cocktail at the bar was included in our ticket price, that would have been lost on us, as nothing was said.

Virginia Distillery was a great way to start our weekend. The ambience in the tasting room was cozy and warm. The staff was friendly and was willing to explain the various flights and cocktails. We will be back!

A very classy distillery,great service and a staff that'll answer any whiskey questions you may have. The VIP tour is most informative and the guide also. Well done guys and looking forward to coming back!!

We scheduled a tour in advance and it was great! Our guide, Bonnie was great. Super impressed with our options. So much care & detail goes into everything they do here.

The Virginia Distillery is a fantastic place. The whole experience was great from the landscaping to the tasting room. I love the attention to detail in the architecture and decorating. Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable. I loved my time spent here.

This place is awesome!! Beautiful Views ✅ Outstanding Staff ✅ EXCELLENT BOURBON ✅ This was our first time here, we came in and spoke with Sam. He was super helpful! He made us laugh and gave a perfect description to what each flavor would be like. We highly recommend giving this place a try if you happen to be in the area!! You won’t regret it!

Went out a few months ago and had a great experience. Place is a little bit far from the DC area, but that is okay as driver is worth it. Great American Single Malt and had a food truck when there. Would go back and highly recommend

Went here since we were in the area and I'm a big fan of visiting distilleries/breweries, etc. Had no idea what to expect. I have seen the bottles of this distillery in the local ABC stores but that was about it. I have to say, the ladies behind the bar were uh-maze-ing. Seriously well-versed in the history of the distillery and they immediately made me a fan of this place. Like.. a big fan... we spent almost $300 fan between swag and alcohol. The ladies here also gave us some awesome recommendations for places to visit in the area. We visited most of them and it made our trip in this area improve 100%. When you're here, do yourself a favor and learn the story behind this place. It's worth it. Courage & Conviction!! :) Food Taste: Just a few snacks Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Very clean bar/distillery area on the main floor. Open, simple, I enjoyed the livery. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: outside seating if I remember correctly.

Bonnie was a excellent host we had such a great time thanks again. We saw deer. We had a great tasting with a superb old fashion.

We weren't able to visit on a tour day (which would have been very interesting based on the conversations we had) but did thoroughly enjoy the 6 flight tasters. We very much enjoyed their various whiskies and came away with 3 or 4 bottles. The staff were very informative, personable and engaging. Would definitely recommend touring and tasting. The setting in the Blue Ridge mountain foothills is gorgeous.

Full disclosure, I am not a whisky fan - my husband is - and this was a stop for his birthday. Regardless, the tasting room was clean, well appointed and super comfy by the fire as it was a bit of a dreary day. The Staff were attentive, informative and helped my husband select a tasting set as well as two other tastings based on his tastes. They also made me a soda-forwaed whisky cocktail that I rather enjoyed The grounds are beautiful as well as the views, and they have a full tour if you want a bit of the history of distilling and if you want to see how it is all made. We didn't do the tour since it does come with a tasting and that wouldn't have been for me however - an hour tour and 4 1/2 Oz pours for $35 is a pretty good price and the group who had just finished up seemed to really enjoy it. They only run at set times though (2 and 3:30 pm at the time of this review, so reserve/plan ahead). Also - they can only do a total of 3oz per person - that's VA state law, so just be aware that there is a limit to the tastings. There isn't anything they can do about it and they do let you know upfront.

My wife and I shared a flight of 6 whiskeys. The whiskeys were all really enjoyable. The people behind the counter were really enjoyable to chat with and the tasting room was very attractive. And we bought a couple of their more expensive bottles for special occasions. We definitely recommend it!

My husband and I drove an extra 30 miles out of our way to get here on our anniversary only to find out upon arrival that they're closed for a private event. Nothing was posted on their social media...just a piece of paper on the door. Not cool. Don't think we'll be attempting a visit again.

only disappointment was that the museum was closed for a private event. very comprehensive whiskey and cocktail tasting - kind of amazing with VAs idiotic volume restrictions for tasting rooms. friendly, knowledgeable staff - most important part of a tasting room. there's a porch/patio area to sit, but we stuck with the indoor bar. excellent visit - had a great time and tasted some very nice American single malt.

First class whiskey! I've been to several of the great Highland distilleries, and these guys are up there with them. Great facility, and friendly staff. The prices aren't cheap, but you more than get what you paid for.

One of the best ambiances in the area and the Whiskey is TOP NOTCH. If you are about that leather armchairs around a fireplace vibe and ambiance, then you definitely have to check them out!

I had to go back. Just had to. The bourbon is soso, but the people that work here, the specualty drinks aling with the fantabulous seating area are really a must see. I got the flight...just to remind my palate and I got the specialty drink. Now....there is NO REASON why a specialty drink should cost $20. None. It was a standard sized drink....with maybe 2oz of alcohol. An old fashioned to boot! With meh bourbon!! Thankfully I had been slightly buzzed from the wine tasting I'd done or words would have been said. The bad was starting to tune up when I took my drink outside and then stopped and came i side to get refreshments. Shame that..from what I heard they were pretty good. Oh well. It was a lovely day, with lovely views.

I visited Virginia Distillery Company on a Saturday afternoon. What a great facility! The tasting room is second-to-none! It's well-apportioned, comfortable, and roomy. I was greeted instantly when I walked in. I did a tasting of the Whiskey that Virginia Distillery Company produces, which consisted of four varieties. So good! The bartended took his time explaining each one, despite the fact that there were a couple other couples doing the same thing at the same time. The quality is awesome. I ended up buying a bottle to take home! The turn off to the distillery is a little hard to find. You'll miss it if you aren't paying attention. Once you get there, though, it's worth the trip!

Great tour with very knowledgeable staff! The liquor is unique and reminiscent of a scotch due to its Scotland distilling methods (at least I THINK that's how it was explained!) I learned a lot about the history of distilling in both Europe and America. The entire facility is very classy and professional. It's a place that you'd feel like you could sit for a while chatting and drinking. ABC laws limit you to 3oz a customer, so you can only have two cocktails, but it's still a fun experience. They have a few small snacks you can buy, but with liquor laws, it's not a place you can hang for hours.

Nice distillery with fun cocktails. Unlike most distilleries in the area, there is only 1 whiskey, Malt whiskey to taste, with a small sampler of 1/2 ounce pour cocktails. I got the sampler (Spiked hot cocoa, Manhattan, Lavender Hot Toddy, and Cherry Punch). I enjoyed all of mini cocktails and the Cherry Punch was my favorite. The distillery is quite spacious with friendly service. If you are looking for more variety of cocktails with gin, malt whiskey, rye whiskey, bourbon, vodka, then I recommend heading over to Silverback Distillery. They have about 20 different cocktails to choose from. As VA Distillery is a bit more secluded and not as packed, I recommend coming here for a sampler. They also have nice outdoor views as well.

The drinks that we had were pretty good, and the staff was very friendly and chatty. Nice clean interior, with lots of different things that you could buy. But, staff was unsure about the tour. The museum downstairs, was part of the tour and we had to wait for the tour guide that she didn't know when they would be there. If you're looking to have a drink, relax and take in an awesome view, good place. You're looking to see the distillation process and learn about whiskey like we were, you might be disappointed.

Virginia Distillery Company is such a great find! A beautiful mountain backdrop location in Lovingston, Virginia. My fiancé and I arrived around noon on Sunday and were the first ones there. The staff at Virginia Distillery Company were incredibly gracious and welcoming! They were delighted to answer any questions, and offered the option of a tour. We jumped on it, and when they realized the tour wasn't for another hour and a half. They were able to squeeze one in prior to the arranged tour with us and other guests. Joan was our tour guide around the distillery and she was excellent! She is happy to answer any question, and if she's unsure, she's happy to find out. I had never been on whisky distillery tour, and I found it incredibly fascinating to learn it's history and how it's made. The tour is roughly 45 minutes or so, but it's well worth it! After the tour, my fiancé and I sat at the bar and had a flight of whiskey cocktails. Delicious! We ended up buying a small bottle of their whiskey and we're excited to try out their cocktails recipes that are posted online. Virginia Distillery Company is worth the visit! Friendly staff, beautiful backdrops, great venue, and delicious cocktails!

Do not show near closing. They posted closing at 5 and we showed up at 4:45 to buy a couple bottles for a family reunion but needed to taste them before deciding. They did not care and would not let us taste - they didn't have a problem letting us buy them though! Otherwise I like their product (which is why we drove 45 min out of out way) but the customer service will deter us from making the drive moving forward.

This distillery opens up like a post card. A winding road takes you right up to a private parking area. First impression was, "gosh this is a beautiful distillery...I hope the whiskey tastes just as good as it looks". I was greeted by Dave. He was warm, friendly, and honest. He offered me a dram tour and made sure each of my pours were worth having. You can really tell he enjoys what he does and loves the history of scotch. He made suggestions and even told me some things I didn't know about! There is a nice gift selection too. Make sure you pick up a book or two. One of the books mentions their whiskey in them :) There is no food sold on the property as most distillery's. But you can bring your own. Small parties are welcomed with no reservation but larger parties will need one. There is an outside patio that is gorgeous and comfortable. A fireplace pulls everyone together. There are tours available but I didn't get to go on one today since I was just driving by. I will return for more scotch :) Thank you for a great pour.

Great place! It's settled in the valley in the mountains of Lovingston VA. The place is beautiful and the products are wonderful. We did a tasting of four different whiskeys and all were delicious. Definitely a place to put on your list of places to go.

We stopped here for a tasting during COVID. They modified their location to deal with it as best they could. They made their own sanitizer which was nice. The tasting was expensive for what you got, but the drinks were good.

Lovely distillery in the Shenandoah valley area. Beautiful scenery, distillery tours. Oh, and they have great whiskey! Also have local bitters and other local items. A must stop and see!

Beautiful tasting room! The tasting room staff were friendly and helpful and my tasting included the whiskey neat plus 3 mixed cocktails. My favorite was the mint julip. The distillery posts recipes on their website. I bought a bottle of whiskey and mixed up a mint julip using their recipe as soon as I arrived home. It was delicious! The distillery has a food truck that is present on some days. I plan to return on a food truck day, have a tasting, then some lunch (one tasting per day limit so no more whiskey with lunch). The wrap around porch is dotted with rocking chairs and ceiling fans guarantee a breeze, so a leisurely afternoon tasting seems a good idea.

As a gal that doesn't care for whiskey, I really loved this place. We got the seasonal sampler (for July) and it was so good, especially the julep zinger. My dad who hates mint loved our zingers. My parents have gotten tastings before in the winter when they had tastings like Irish coffee and other winter seasonals involving coffee and chocolate and loved them so I can't wait to go back in a few months. The three ladies at the bar were hilarious and so much fun so we had a fantastic tasting! It's also GORGEOUS on the back patio were there are a dozen tables and the stonework is so beautiful. Definitely can't wait to come back!

Absolutely fantastic place to stop. Great whiskies! The facility is beautiful and the staff are top notch. Super friendly! I had the flight of 3 tastings and the Chardonnay & Spice cocktail. Wife had the Strawberry Basil Smash. We enjoyed every last drop. And my wife doesn't even like whisky.

An easy five star review and Shangri-La for whiskey lovers, Virginia Distillery Company will surprise you with its size, its elegance, and its fabulous spirits. Where the heck did this place come from? I must be really late to this game, as I didn't even hear about Virginia Distillery Company until my fiancee and I visited a few short weeks ago. It's located in, for all intents and purposes, the middle of the woods just off Route 29, 40 minutes south of Charlottesville. Turn off that road into the forest and emerge to the massive and beautiful whiskey making facilities and tasting room with plenty of parking. The inside of the tasting room is your grandfather's cigar smoking room, with big leather chairs, a fireplace, and a long inviting bar. Don't forget all the seating outside as well, with access to that bar through a retractable glass window. You can pick up all the merchandise you desire as well in the gift shop and book a tour while you're there. Admittedly, it's a little touristy, but how is the whiskey? Oh, it's easily some of the best in all of Virginia. Per (antiquated but probably for good reasons) VA ABC law, you're only allowed three ounces per day, so you can choose either a three tasting (.5 oz each) of either the whiskey or a mixed drink or a full cocktail (or I guess both and that's it). When we tasted there were six options to choose from, so bring a friend and you can try everything on the menu. Our bartender was fantastic and enthusiastic, giving us suggestions and trivia, and even little droppers to add some water to the whiskey so we can see the changes in taste. Best $10 we spent that trip. We started with their Commonwealth Collection whiskey, the Chardonnay Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whiskey. As the name suggests, the whiskey (which is brought over from Scotland and finished in VA) is finished in Chardonnay barrels, which gives the already smooth whiskey some complexity and fruit flavors, such as pear and apple and a hint of vanilla. After that, we were ready to try the flagship Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky, which goes for $65 a bottle and was extremely well reviewed. I'm not a whiskey guy nor know that much about it, but even my novice sensibilities understood that this was extremely well-crafted, flavorful, and rich whiskey. I love the idea of cask finishing the whiskey in wine barrels (from nearby King Family and Veritas Vineyards), and as a wine guy I can appreciate those additional flavors of toffee and raisins. The rest of the tasting were cocktails, with all recipes available on their website. The most interesting and maybe my favorite was the Highlander's Duel, which features the aforementioned whiskey mixed with coffee and orange juice. It shouldn't work but it really does, and why this isn't a staple of brunches along with bloody mary's and mimosas I will never know. So if there can be only one (cocktail), pick this one. Overall, I walked out of Virginia Distillery Company seriously contemplating starting to drink whiskey. They produce some interesting and high quality whiskey here, and the beautiful facilities just completes the experience and more than justifies the drive. A must visit for the area and really any area even remotely nearby.

Great bourbon, beautiful setting. Must stop by if you are in the Afton/Roseland/Lovingston area! We briefly stopped this weekend. I was there before for the women who whiskey event. I really enjoyed it. Need to come back.

Fantastic bourbons to buy and taste. Great staff and always accommodating. Try the honey bourbon it's fantastic

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE I ordered a couple bottles of single malt whisky. The shipper made a tracking mistake that made it appear my order had been mis-delivered. Almost immediately, the good folks at Virgina Distillery Co reached out to let me know they were already aware of the shipper's mistake and were on top of it. They followed up shortly thereafter to let me know my order was on it's way (and I got it the next day). Quality of service can be as important as quality of product...Before I even received my order, I knew I'd be doing business with these fine folks again (and plan to make an in-person visit as soon as I can)!

Wonderful place to stop by and try some whiskey cocktails. I am not much of a whiskey drinker, but have enjoyed their cocktails. They have a sampler selection that changes seasonally, and includes both cold and warm drinks. The people here are very very nice and the tasting room is very cozy and welcoming, with the big fireplace and comfy chairs. Definitely worth a stop!

Absolutely beautiful location!!! Beautiful scenery, gorgeous building and the attention to detail is amazing! I'm not a major whiskey drinker, but the samplings they offered would definitely please both whiskey and non- whiskey drinkers. Will definitely be visiting this place again with some more friends!

This stop was the highlight of our trip! Before we even tasted your whiskey, we knew we would be impressed such attention to detail in this tasting room...I only wanted to stay and sip on an Old Fashion in front of that fireplace and watch the snow come down tonight. Instead we are back home and so excited to come back next month! In the meantime, I have some whiskey to infuse...

This place is awesome. When our family comes to visit this is the spot we hit first. Very classy place with a super nice and friendly staff. Of the whisky is the best.

We had a great tour guide that provided us with a ton of information! Afterwards we chose to try some of their specialty drink and it was great! Place was very clean!

I stopped here with the hubs while on a short weekend getaway to Wintergreen. This place is beautiful inside and out. I'm no whiskey drinker but my husband is and he very much liked the samples we tried. And I loved the hot chocolate cocktail, though it was a weee bit strong, but amazing flavor and bombastic whipped cream. Service was outstanding and sipping whiskey by the indoor fireplace was amazing. I'd come here again with friends for sure!

Had a great visit at their beautiful location. Great staff who clearly love their product. http://whiskeytramp.com/blog/2016/8/2/vadistilleryreview

So quaint and beautiful here. Sample flights are inexpensive and tasty. Be sure to try all. As they are wonderful!!

I've been here a couple of times, love the craft cocktails and the whisky. 3oz daily limit so a flight and a drink. Currently pouring two aged in different barrels a cider barrel(lighter) and a port barrel. Both are good pours. Def worth the stop just off 29

Super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. The single malt is fantastic and I had to take a bottle home-don't put water in it. The Chardonnay barrel whiskey was really different and opened up with some water.

Great Ambiance and service. The whiskey here is amazing. Not a scotch but close to it. Definitely not a bourbon. Beautiful Decor great setting. You don't want to miss this on your beard realtor Etc also visit silverback

What a great way to spend a couple of hours! Carol and Dave were great and make your feel right at home from the minute you walk into the place. We sampled everything they offered as my wife and I were able to combine our tastings and were able to sample everything. The whiskey was nice just served neat but the cocktails were beyond amazing. If you are a whiskey drinker this is a must experience, if you are not this is the place to start. You won't be disappointed.

Beautiful new building in a quiet location in Nelson county. The whiskey is good, and the cocktails they make are fantastic. The owners are so nice and are always welcoming to my dog, which is very important to me!

I had an amazing experience here last week. Every part of the tasting room is well designed, and the location is beautiful, not to mention the whisky (no "e" here!) is delicious. I tried both whiskies, plus a holiday cocktail for my tasting. The staff was also really friendly. I can wait to go back the next time I visit the Charlottesville area!

Wow.  Nelson  County has great wineries, breweries hard cider makers and now a great whiskey distillery.   Our sample flight of 4 drinks was $10 and were amoung the best drinks I've ever had.  The single malt whiskey was superb.  We took home 2 bottles.   The friendly staff, brand new facilities, and delicious affordable food truck were all outstanding.  I think I'll go back again next weekend for another round of traditional whisky sours. Great addition to Nelson county.   Two thumbs way up.

Wonderful place. We went on a cloudy day and it was perfect with the crackling fire. I am a bourbon drinker and skeptical about drinking a single malt but it is quality stuff. No peat. Didn't taste like Scotch. Took the tour and our tour guide was great. Get the tasting in the barrel house and then go back to the welcome center for a flight of mini drinks. A first class operation and a nice break from wine tasting.

Such a fun way to spend the afternoon! The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They make you feel right at home! Every little detail of this venue is spectacular! Whiskey is good too. I loved the craft whiskey cocktails at the bar. We will be back!

Awesome venue! We were very pleased - the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and were very much into the entire distillery. The single malt whisky was very pleasing. The story of the distillery's founding was a tale worth hearing. Thank you!

Absolutely beautiful place!!! The building is 1st class and so are the staff. I'm not a whiskey drinker, but some of their sampling a were very unique and tasty. Can't wait to visit again.

This is an amazing new attraction between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, in the beautiful mountains of Nelson County! Delicious and original flights - the whisky is out of this world, like nothing you've ever tried before. Delightful staff, as well! Ventured out there on a Saturday and stumbled upon some great live music.

Hands down beautiful facility! Excellent tastings, over-the-top service and numerous ways to get involved. Take a tour of the facility (shout out to Bjorn Viking!), and find out how to get a cask of whiskey made just for you. You cannot buy their special blends in the store, so this is a must see!!

Wow is all I can say! There is a long history of making corn liquor in Nelson county, but this is single malt scotch style whisky and it is delicious! The tasting room is beautiful and the staff is wonderful! The tours are both fun and informative. This is a real gem and well worth the stop!