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Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries Silverback Distillery

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    9374 Rockfish Valley Highway
    Afton, VA 22920
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    540-456-7070 (Silverback Distillery)
    434-263-7015 (Nelson County Tourism)
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    Afton
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    Nelson
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Silverback Distillery is the only mother-daughter distilling duo in the nation crafting high-quality, award-winning spirits. 

From the refreshing, citrus-forward Strange Monkey Gin to real honey-liqueur infused Blackback Rye Whiskey to the "ultimate butterscotch bomb" Blackback Bourbon, Silverback Distillery strives to produce distinct, flavorful spirits from a unique mix of local grains, mountain water and good ol' American craft(woman)ship.

With production facilities and tasting rooms in both the Pocono region of Pennsylvania and in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Silverback offers a unique visitor experience. From mini cocktail flights, barrel smoked cocktails, or whiskey served neat, however you fancy your tasting, our distillery offers a chest-thumping good time.

Silverback is the nick-name given to Christine's husband, Denver, by their three wonderful, wise-ass daughters. His early graying hair, overprotective demeanor and generally grumpy attitude (although sprinkled with unbridled exuberance) contributed to the name. 

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  • Family Friendly
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Region

Central Virginia

Last Updated: 01/13/2021

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    151 Goodwin Creek Trail
    Afton, VA 22920
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