Gold Medal Spirits Trail

Expiration: Jun 1st 2026


Included Venues

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Catoctin Creek Distilling Company
Catoctin Creek® was founded by Becky and Scott Harris in 2009 as the first legal distillery in Loudoun County since Prohibition. We are located in Purcellville, Virginia, in the heart of the Loudoun Valley. Virginia is the birthplace of American whiskey, and we faithfully dedicate ourselves to that tradition, producing Virginia's most awarded whisky: Roundstone Rye! The name "Catoctin" is a regional name. Pronounced Ka-TOCK-tin, the name derives from the Indian tribal name "Kittocton" which meant "place of many deer". Catoctin is a range of mountains and the eponymous creek which flows picturesquely past the distillery and into the Potomac River and Chesapeake Watershed.
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Highlands Distilling Company
Visit Highlands Distilling Company, located just off of I-81, Exit 45, south on Highway 16. Talk with the Master Distiller, taste our products in our Distillery Store and purchase any of our spirits and swag on-site.
KO Distilling
Founded by long-time friends and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy classmates Bill Karlson, “K,” and John O’Mara, “O,” KO Distilling is a craft producer of gin and small batch, single barrel, bottled-in-bond, and cask strength whiskeys. Handcrafted in Manassas, Virginia, at a state-of-the-art distillery, KO spirits are currently available online at kodistilling.com, at retail outlets in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Minnesota, Missouri and Michigan, as well as at VA package stores for the U.S. Coast Guard. For more information, visit kodistilling.com.
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Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery
Mt. Defiance Cidery and Distillery is a hidden gem nestled in the charming town of Middleburg, VA. Located at 207 W Washington St, this unique establishment offers a delightful blend of handcrafted ciders and artisanal spirits. With a commitment to quality and authenticity, Mt. Defiance takes pride in using locally sourced ingredients and traditional techniques to create their exceptional beverages. Whether you're a bourbon enthusiast or an absinthe connoisseur, a visit to this picturesque distillery is an invitation to savor the rich flavors and experience the true essence of Virginia's craft beverage scene.
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MurLarkey Distilled Spirits
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits is a certified craft distillery that handcrafts premium award-winning spirits that are made with pride and from the highest quality ingredients; handcrafted and distilled to perfection in traditional, small-batch, artisan fashion. All of our premium spirits are made from all-natural raw ingredients that are free of artificial flavors, free of artificial colors, and certified gluten-free. We are recognized and certified by the American Distilling Institute and a Virginia Department of Agriculture certified “Virginia’s Finest” distillery. Come and try our multiple award-winning spirits from our Double Gold Medal winning Bourbon, our 2-time Gold Medal winning Vodka, our Gold medal Gin, Smokehouse and Salsa Whiskies or any of the other amazing aged or naturally infused whiskies we make right here in Virginia. Join us for Tours, Tastings, Cocktails, Classes and Special events. Find out more at https://murlarkey.com
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Old House Vineyards
Old House Vineyards is located in Culpeper, receiving a gold medal for the 2020 Petillante.
Ragged Branch Distillery
Every drop of Ragged Branch is made right on the farm. We mash, distill, age, and bottle on property. The grains are milled daily and we mash with water from a spring-fed well adjacent to the still. All raw grains for the whiskeys are grown and managed by us. Our nearby farm, Pounding Branch, is home to 800 acres of crops and cattle that support our distillery. Every little bit counts here at Ragged Branch and the distillery has almost zero waste. The water in the distillery is recycled for cooling tanks and the spent mash is fed to the cattle, creating our own unique flavor of beef. In the tasting room, all components of the drinks we serve are hand-crafted to create the finest and most unique-tasting cocktail we can provide. We take pride in our work, giving you the best whiskey we can make, from the finest ingredients we can procure, without gimmicks or shortcuts
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The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery
We are Virginia's first co-located brewpub & distillery. Craft beer and spirits produced on-site. Full restaurant & bar.
Three Crosses Distilling Company
Three Crosses Distilling Company is a craft distillery located in Powhatan, Virginia. Situated at 3835a Old Buckingham Rd, it offers a unique and inviting atmosphere for spirit enthusiasts. With a passion for creating exceptional handcrafted spirits, Three Crosses Distilling Company specializes in producing small-batch bourbon, whiskey, and other premium spirits using traditional methods. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the distillery, where they can witness the distillation process and learn about the art of crafting spirits. In addition, the on-site tasting room provides a fantastic opportunity to sample the distillery's finely crafted products, allowing guests to experience the rich flavors and aromas firsthand. Whether you're a connoisseur or simply curious about the distilling process, Three Crosses Distilling Company offers a delightful experience for anyone looking to explore the world of artisanal spirits.
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Virago Spirits
Virago Spirits distillery produces rums, gins and liqueurs on a vintage, direct-fire, 2,500-liter Charantais-style alembic pot still, previously used by a Cognac producer in France. Their tasting room is a charming and artfully decorated space with comfortable seating, an outdoor patio, and a large window showing the production space. Virago Spirits products include their flagship Four-Port Rum, a rotating selection of barrel-aged rums, Classic White Rum, Modern Gin with Oolong Tea, Kali Gin with Hibiscus and Orange Peel, and Coffee Liqueur, to name a few. Customers may choose to sample products or select craft cocktails from their seasonal cocktail menu. Virago Spirits serves cocktails in vintage glassware, using fresh juices, purees, and infusions.
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Virginia Distillery Company
A world-class American single malt whisky distillery located in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Lovingston, VA. Enjoy a whisky tasting or cocktail in the beautiful Visitors Center or on the outdoor patio. Guided distillery tours, including a VIP tour featuring a visit to the cask house, can be booked online at vadistillery.com.
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