Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. We’re taking you on a trip to find the best of Virginia’s food scene, sharing our top picks for culinary destinations and the distinctive wines, spirits, and craft beverages to pair with your…
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Many people know a little bit about the era of Prohibition in America or have at least watched films about moonshiners. The 2012 Hollywood drama “Lawless,” adapted from the novel "The Wettest County in the World," tells the tales of the Bondurant brothers and their bootlegging enterprise in…
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Whether you prefer it neat, on the rocks, or blended into a traditional cocktail like an Old Fashioned or a Mint Julep, Virginia’s bourbon and whiskey distilleries have what you need to make a world-class drink. Head to one of these distillery tasting rooms to sample their selections of bourbons…
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Here in Virginia, we take pride in our hand-crafted spirits. We’re also the Birthplace of American Spirits with the first batch of whiskey being distilled right here in 1620. We now have over 70 distilleries making some of the finest whiskey, bourbon, vodka, moonshine and liqueurs in the United…
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Virginia is still quite young in its distilling efforts compared to many other parts of the world, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t produced some world-class products. There are dozens of distilleries that offer tours around the Commonwealth, and with relaxed tasting laws and renewed interest in…
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Virginia spirits have quickly become recognized in international contests, beating out world-famous distilleries for top awards. You can sample these spirits with a beverage made by a bartender at a Virginia restaurant or a tour and tasting at a local distillery, but learning the history behind the…
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