7 Spots in RVA Where You Can Sip Local Spirits
We’ve got your menu of dirty martinis, ready-to-drink old fashioneds with “a touch of edible gold sparkle,” and much more.
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Cirrus Vodka
The Cirrus Vodka tasting room is constantly whipping up fresh and delicious cocktails, making it the perfect place to hit when you’re out and about — plus, they have a great patio. Some of our current favorite concoctions include the spot’s Pickle Briny Boy and Dryball. Or, if you need the cocktails to come to you, Cirrus can make that happen; get same-day local delivery and curbside pickup, plus UPS shipping throughout Virginia.
Location: 1320 Summit Ave Suite F (Scott’s Addition)
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Belle Isle Moonshine
If you’re someone who enjoys the finer things in life, Belle Isle Moonshine drinks like a million bucks. From the many moonshine options to the ready-to-drink Belle Isle Old Fashioned with “a touch of edible gold sparkle” to the Belle Isle Bourbon, you’ll be imbibing very well here or when you take it to go.
Location: 615 Maury St (Manchester)
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Virago Spirits
You can find the Virago Spirits tasting room on the outskirts of Scott’s Addition, serving up what they call “uncommon craft spirits,” like: sherry cask finished rum, kali hibiscus gin, coffee liqueur, four-port rum, gin with oolong tea, chocolate liqueur, and more. The distillery also offers online ordering with local pick-up for their spirits, as well as their large selection of to-go cocktails.
Location: 1727 Rhoadmiller St (Diamond District)
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Reservoir Distillery
Super-swanky Reservoir has been “raising [their] spirits and yours” since 2008, specializing in corn, wheat, and rye single-grain American whiskey. Channel your inner Ron Swanson and enjoy their many, many drinks in the setting of their beautiful tasting room that’s as warm as the whiskey is going down the hatch.
Location: 1800A Summit Ave (Scott’s Addition)
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Trial & Error
Trial & Error is brought to us by the same people behind Bombolini Pasta. As they put it, “We draw from the personal experiences of both our customers and our staff, and experiment from there.” This has resulted in everything from vodka and rum to limoncello and grappa. Have some sips at the tasting room, or take a bottle to go and swing by the pasta market and cafe on your way out.
Location: 1606 W Main St (The Fan)
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Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery
Okay, so Three Notch’d is technically a brewery, but it’s one of the best in the local brewery biz, so you know they do drinks well in general. Pop by the on-site Three Notch’d Distilling Co. for bourbon, spirits, and canned cocktails to pair with the spot’s wide variety of pizza, salads, sandwiches, and snacks. And consider joining the One Five One Distillery Club, which is limited to 151 members per Three Notch’d location and gets participants exclusive access to new spirit releases, swag, and events. The brewery says the club “is your passport to the world of exceptional craft spirits.” We say, “Bon voyage!”
Location: 2930 W Broad St (Scott’s Addition)
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Urban Rum Company
Speaking of breweries that also dabble in the spirits space, Main Line Brewery offers a little slice of paradise right here in the city. Urban Rum Company is the spot’s tiki bar, serving up things like limeades and coladas, all mixed with Red-Necked Parrot Rum, the brewery’s very own flagship liquor. What’s even cooler? A portion of every Red-Necked Parrot Rum sale goes directly toward protecting red-necked parrots.
Location: 1603 Ownby Ln (Diamond District)
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