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    Virginia Spirits Sampler: June 18th 10am-5pm

    Join us for an amazing day sampling Virginia's BEST Spirits and custom cocktails! PLUS, live music, great food & more! 


    Tickets for all access sampling are only $35 in advance or $45 at the door! 


    !!!THERE ARE LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT!!! 


    The gates open at 10am, so come early and stay late to enjoy all the day has to offer! Last call is 4:30pm, and the event will end at 5pm. 


    Entry Price includes: 

    * Sampling glass with full access to sampling from all participating distilleries. 

    * Live Music, Games, Local Vendors & More! 

    * Many of the spirits being sampled are typically only available at the distillery! Bottles will be available for purchase to bring home with you. 


    This event will be held outdoors in the "Red Lot" and will have local and regional distilleries offering all access samples that are included with your ticket price, pay as you go food from local food trucks, desserts, and other local vendors, plus fun games and live music from local artists!


    Scroll down to see the list of participating distilleries and what they will be sampling.

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    Participating Distilleries
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    Participating Distilleries

    Vitae Spirits Distillery

    Vitae Spirits Distillery

    Vitae Spirits Distillery

    Charlottesville, VA


    Vitae Spirits Modern Gin

    Vitae Spirits Platinum Rum

    Vitae Spirits Golden Rum

    Vitae Spirits Orange Liqueur

    Vitae Spirits Anisette

    Vitae Spirits Coffee Liqueur

    Vitae Spirits Distiller's Reserve Barrel-aged Rum

    Vitae Spirits Old Tom Gin

    Vitae Spirits Smoked Rum

    Vitae Spirits Spiced Rum


    Virago Spirits

    Vitae Spirits Distillery

    Vitae Spirits Distillery

    Richmond, VA


    Virago Four Port Rum

    Virago Port Cask Rum

    Virago Sherry Cask Finished Rum

    Virago Rum 151

    Virago Modern Gin With Oolong Tea

    Virago Kali Hibiscus Gin

    Virago Coffee Liqueur



    Mt. Defiance Distillery

    Vitae Spirits Distillery

    Mt. Defiance Distillery

    Middleburg, VA


    Mt. Defiance Gin Nouveau

    Mt. Defiance Smoked Virginia Whiskey

    Mt. Defiance Sweet Vermouth

    Mt. Defiance Dark Rum

    Mt. Defiance Amaretto

    Mt. Defiance Reposado Agave Spirit

    Mt. Defiance Anejo Agave Spirit

    Copper Fox Distillery

    Copper Fox Distillery

    Mt. Defiance Distillery

    Williamsburg, VA


    Copper Fox Original Single Malt Whisky

    Copper Fox Peachwood Single Malt Whisky

    Copper Fox Original Rye Whisky


    Ironclad Distillery

    Copper Fox Distillery

    Ironclad Distillery

    Newport News, VA


    Small Batch Bourbon

    Maple Syrup Finished Bourbon

    Monitor Blend Bourbon

    Straight Bourbon

    Missouri Toasted Oak

    AR's Southern Hot Honey

    Blue Sky Distillery

    Copper Fox Distillery

    Ironclad Distillery

    Smithfield, VA


    Dog Star Vodka

    Blackbeard's Point Rum

    Triple Deuce Whiskey

    Flying Dragon Spiced Rum

    Painted Pig Smoked Bacon Maple Whiskey

    Painted Pig Peanut Butter Whiskey

    7 Cities Gin


    Orkney Springs Distillery

    Tarnished Truth Distilling Company

    A. Smith Bowman Distillery

    Springfield, VA


    Italian Wheat Vodka

    Herbal Mountain Gin

    Mountain Hop Gin

    European Wheat Sichuan Peppercorn Vodka

    Herbal Garden Rosemary Gin

    European Wheat Cherry Blossom Vodka

    Herbal Garden Cherry Almond Gin

    Herbal Garden Cucumber Gin

    European Wheat Strawberry Rhubarb Vodka

    Herbal Garden Grapefruit Gin

    Herbal Forest Siberian Fir Gin

    European Wheat Cherry Watermelon Basil Vodka

    European Wheat Peppermint Vodka

    European Wheat Gingerbread Vodka

    A. Smith Bowman Distillery

    Tarnished Truth Distilling Company

    A. Smith Bowman Distillery

    Fredericksburg, VA


    Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon

    Mary Hite Bowman Caramel Bourbon Cream

    Isaac Bowman Port-Finished

    Tinkerman's Citrus Supreme


    Tarnished Truth Distilling Company

    Tarnished Truth Distilling Company

    Tarnished Truth Distilling Company

    Virginia Beach


    Tarnished Truth High Rye Bourbon

    Tarnished Truth Discretion

    Fourth Handle Gin

    Old Cavalier Bourbon Cream



    Springfield Distillery

    Chesapeake Bay Distillery

    Tarnished Truth Distilling Company

    Halifax, VA


    Springfield Straight Bourbon 

    1842 Whiskey 

    Scratch Blackberry Whiskey 

    Scratch Strawberry Whiskey

    Scratch Mint Whiskey


    Chesapeake Bay Distillery

    Chesapeake Bay Distillery

    Chesapeake Bay Distillery

    Virginia Beach, VA


    Spirits of Blue Ridge Vodka

     Ghost Pepper Vodka

     Lemon Liqueur

     Chick's Beach Rum

     Cureo Coffee Liqueur

     4 Farthings Spiced Rum

     Ghost Pepper Tequila

     Dr. Stoners Fresh Herb Vodka

     Dr. Stoners Smoky Herb Whiskey

     Dr. Stoners Hierba Loca Tequila

     Dr. Stoners Hierba Madura Tequila

     Dr. Stoners Island Bush Rum

    Cirrus Vodka

    Chesapeake Bay Distillery

    Chesapeake Bay Distillery

    Richmond, VA


    Cirrus Vodka

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes!  Dogs must be friendly and remain leashed at all times.

    How does sampling work?

    At check-in you will receive an ID bracelet and a sampling glass.  These will give you full access to all 12 distilleries and 80+ spirits on site!

    Can I purchase bottles from the distilleries?

    Yes!  This event is designed to allow you to sample everything (or as much as you'd like) and help you decide some new favorites to bring home with you, or purchase as gifts.  

    Many of the items being sampled are typically only found and available at the distillery.  These items are not available at ABC.

    Is this event 21+ only?

    No, anyone can attend.  Must be 21+ to sample.

    Is there a fee for parking?

    No!  Parking is free.  There are several parking lots on site.

    Have other questions?

    Feel free to message us at Info@RiverCityFestivals.com

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