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    8 Shires Coloniale Distillery

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    Explaining the process... very interesting for the colonial way.
    Jackie P.

    Stopped in with my daughter... tried the flight was good . Also bought a bottle of the bourbon it was so good and did the tour. The guys working were great and helpful in getting my adult daughter something for her tastes. Definitely a good spot to stop in and try if in VA

    Valerie G.

    We live close to the area and randomly saw this place. So we decided to stop by one day. Very quiet, small distillery. The staff was welcoming and very informative. The ambience is relaxing. We can't wait to visit again, when the weather isn't rainy so we can enjoy the outside area they have!

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    Pamela M.

    Truly enjoyed this hidden gem. The folks there were so kind and gave us a history lesson about our drink. We tried Paul Revere's Lantern it was delicious! Definitely a great experience. We will be back.

    cocktail flight to sample all three rums
    Alexis R.

    Such a cool and interesting local distillery that focuses on preserving American spirits techniques, specifically what was being made in the Jamestown/Williamsburg area during the colonial period. Check out the tour and then sample some drinks in the tap room!

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    James B.

    This was our kinda place. It's not fancy, it's just good. We were recommended here by our mead tender at Silverhand Meadery and I am glad we went. The story behind them might seem a little cheesy to some, but it really is a neat beginning. Especially for you history buffs. Some of the research and work they have put is is really neat to see. Of their spirits, I was least impressed with the rum. It's not that it's bad, just...meh. Their gin is something you need to try if you are not a typical juniper berry loving gin fan. Theirs almost has more of a citrus note. Now the whiskey. The white liquor is exactly what you would expect, a sweet, corn-forward moonshine like liquor. I liked it. Their straight bourbon whiskey was easily my favorite. Very balanced and smooth for something that is fairly young by bourbon standards. I brought a bottle home. Their single malt was actually a little underwhelming to have after the bourbon, which surprised me. It was a tad harsh and just didn't have the flavor complexity I had hoped for. All good products, just my two pence worth! Kara, the bartender was great, good conversation and friendly. Stop and check them out, you won't be disappointed.

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    Tara N.

    Walking in, Cara made us feel right at home with her warm welcoming smile. Tucker, our tour guide was knowledgeable and funny. What a great time. The drinks were superb and we even left with a few bottles.

    Randall R.

    Wonderful atmosphere and excellent services! I would recommend the Warrosquyoake Bourbon. It's great place to enjoy a hand crafted drink and learn about the history and techniques of distillation in the Colonial American Period.

    Shannon L.

    Heard about this place from a fellow distillery that said nice things about 8 shires. We came in at 2:10pm and asked about the tour. They said the tour starts on the hour. We then asked if we could just quickly catch up to the previous tour because we didn't want to wait 50 minutes for the next one. There isn't much to do or see in the lobby/sales area. The lady said that there isn't a previous tour. We then asked then can she start a tour and just skip the first 10 minutes so she can restart on time? She said no. She did offer free tastings. We declined the tastings as we wanted to do the tour so we can learn and respect how everything tastes. Oh well, not busy at all on a friday afternoon. I can see why.

    Very quaint, professional, and enjoyable place to visit and partake.
    Rick T.

    Very amiable and welcoming, this small distillery has a great atmosphere and good, honest products for adult imbibing.

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    Small semi-difficult to find distillery. From a whiskey guy the rum was better. I feel like they could do more with it.

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    Just went by to check it out and it was awful. Bartender and GM would argue and bicker. The place was dingy and was a terrible experience.

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    I have visited Chesapeake Bay Distillery located in Virginia Beach, Va twice now. Each time I have…read morevisited I have had a pleasant experience. They are only open Friday 4-7, then Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7. So be mindful of that before driving all the way down to the beach. I wish they were open during the weekday, would be nice little after work hangout spot to catch a flight or two. The flights are $8 each and you get to choose 4 options. You can't beat that. I usually get two flights making my total $16 and I leave with a nice buzz. The customer service is really good. Our bartender carried on a conversation with us and kept us entertained. She's engaged and I'd like to wish her a happy wedding day. Over all I will continue to visit this spot, when open b/c I love how low key it is. Please note major construction going on currently around the distillery so may have to take a detour to get to them.

    If you're looking for something fun to do this Summer, definitely stop in to Chesapeake Bay…read moreDistillery for their $8 cocktail flight. I arrived around 6:30pm in hopes I could still order a flight, since they close at 7pm. Thankfully, they weren't in a rush to close at all. In fact, almost 10 people came in after me. The lady working there was pretty nice and personable and the place was very clean. The flight includes 9 different flavors and you are able to choose 4 flavors for the tasting. My friend and I ordered our flights and enjoyed our tastings. Some we enjoyed more than others but it was still a good time and the drinks were very strong. My favorite was the Watermelon Ghost Margarita, which was made with fresh, watermelon juice and tequila with smoked ghost pepper. While at the Distillery, you can purchase bottles to take home or simply order a cocktail to enjoy. If you're near the Oceanfront, grab some friends and definitely stop in.

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    The Vanguard is always a mixed bag…read more Ordering a drink on a busy night is the worst. They need a dedicated order line. No idea why they don't have one. It's just a horrible experience as is. They need to go to Precarious and see how they do it. Their food is generally good to great. They have a $5 before 5 app and drink special menu that is a really good deal. Nice spot for adults to have some drinks. Just be patient as service is generally slow. Now onto my recent experience.... I suggested it to some friends who wanted to grab some beers on MLK day which was a Monday. There were 4 of us guys and 7 kids. It's a lot. I get it. They weren't overly busy. Maybe a quarter full. I tried to keep the kids away from other tables by giving them boundaries. They were not happy with us. They didn't like the kids being outside in their patio (freezing, no one out there) etc. The one server was getting destroyed. She had just like 6 tables, but a 16 top. I felt badly for her. Our drinks correspondingly took about 20-30 minutes each time we tried to order. She was nice when she could get to us. At one point a person who said they were a manager, I think she said her name was Hannah, came over and said the kids couldn't be going around (again, I had boundaries not by any other patrons etc. from what I could see they were honoring them, but who knows), anyway she asked if we could keep them by us, which is fine. I then asked her if I could put in a beer and app order as I had been waiting for our server with an empty beer for at least 20 minutes. Instead of taking the order and ringing it in, she said she'd send the server over and disappeared never to be seen again. 5 minutes Iater the server was able to get free from her big table and get our beer orders and food in. Several items were forgot, but at this point we were kind of over it. Just not really your typical relaxed brewery vibe. Felt like they wanted it to be more of a sit down restaurant. That big long story to say it's not a spot for kids. Overall food and drinks are solid. Beer is solidly middle of the pack for Peninsula. Management needs some work.

    Hadn't been here for a while and we decided to stop on our way home…read more We didn't order any food items because we had just finished eating but they have some interesting items on their menu which I hope to try next time. We were greeted immediately as we entered. You have to wait to be seated but there was no wait. Our server was so nice and friendly. She took our drinks order and answered all our questions. This place should be on all locals list to check out. The vibe is very chill. We have stopped by when it's been busy and they've had live music and also when it's been on the quiet side like today. Every time the service has been superb and the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcomed. I only wish they were a little closer to home since they are located in Hampton but don't let that stop you. It's not a bad ride.

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