Finally visited hill top distillery last week. Glad we did!…read moreFour adults shared three flights, which meant we could all try a wee taste of all their liquors except one. The owner poured for us and chatted while we stood at the bar to taste; he was very friendly and answered our questions about the spirits and told us about more of the origin of the distillery. I found all of the spirits to be incredibly smooth and drinkable. I loved the apple pie moonshine, the strawberry moonshine, the bourbon, and the maple whiskey. All of the non flavored spirits were good too, and would be worth stocking the bar with: gin, vodka, whiskey, single malt! After we tasted everything we all got a cocktail to enjoy outside in the nice lawn area under an umbrella. We also took home some strawberry moonshine! Yum! It was a lovely visit, and a fun place to bring family we had visiting from Scotland. We'll visit again!

A friend and I stopped in yesterday to check this place out. It's located at the top of a single…read morelane windy road. When we entered, we found the two owners, a husband and wife, talking to a group of customers. The wife said as soon as she saw our car pull in, she knew she had to come from the house next door and help her husband. They have been married for over 40 years and really should be a comedy team, very entertaining to listen to their back and forth banter! My friend opted for a Moscow Mule made with their Apple Pie moonshine (or as they call it, "Gooch Hooch"), and she said her drink was delicious. I decided to get a flight of their Apple Pie, Blueberry and Blackberry moonshine. The Apple Pie flavor was definitely my favorite, but the owners said the Lemon and Blackberry were their most popular. They also make several whiskeys, bourbon and gin for those with more adult tastes, lol! Their tasting room is on the smaller size, but is cozy and owners definitely make it entertaining. They've got great outdoor spaces for the warmer weather. My friend and I had a good time and would definitely come back.

Absolutely loved our experience and Kevin was great at explaining the background of all the…read morewhiskeys. For sure will be coming back in the future. We ended up leaving with the Holland Ghost!

Love Reservoir spirits and their tasting room. The tasting…read moreroom has a large bar with ~7 seats and two community tables. You can see into the distillery from a couple of large windows. They offer both cocktails and flights Their founders series Wheat, Bourbon and Rye are single grain (100% wheat, 100% corn, 100% Rye respectively) perfect for sipping. Hunter Scott is for mixing and then they have their speciality Hollands series They have the standard versions of Manhattan and Old Fashions, as well as a rotation of seasonal specials Everyone who works their is super friendly and will take the time to talk about their spirits - Mike is our favorite!

Excellent service from our bartender--she was very friendly and took great care of us…read more Unfortunately, the experience changed toward the end of our visit. About 30 minutes before closing, the owner's daughter refused to make us another drink, even though the distillery was still within its posted business hours. We weren't ordering food, just cocktails. There were four of us ready to order another round, so the business not only left us with a disappointing impression but also lost the sale of four additional drinks. If the posted closing time is 8:00 PM, I would expect drink service to continue until reasonably close to closing time. It's a shame because our bartender provided excellent service and we were really enjoying our experience up until that point.

Nice spot out in Barboursville/Orange area. Tasting room is very comfortable with bar, table, or…read morecouch/furniture seating as well as an outdoor patio area. They also sell local goodies such as jam, glassware, t-shirts, etc. My husband tasted the 2 small batch rye bourbons while I had the Creamsicle Crush and Barbarita (Raspberry Hibiscus Bourbon Margarita). Cocktails had fresh ingredients and unique flavor combos. Service was prompt and friendly. I want to go back and try more drinks. Server also mentioned we can order food from the restaurant next door and bring it inside the distillery.

Had a really fun time here on a Saturday evening with live music. The service and pizza was great…read moreand love the variety of seating options.

First, Peyton was accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly and just a super nice person to represent…read morethe distillery. The pizza was amazing. Loved the wood tree tables and chairs. When in the area we will definitely return.

Spent a lovely afternoon sitting on their porch enjoying the view. Also an Old Fashion made with…read moretheir wheat bourbon. It was smooth. I loved it. The bartender was very helpful directing you to a drink you would like. Great way to send an afternoon with friends.

What a relaxing place to spend an afternoon. It's in a rural countryside, nestled among some…read moremountains. The tasting room is actually a house on a hill- with great views of the mountains and valley. There is indoor and outdoor seating available- but honestly weather permitting- the outside is the place to be! They have a nice selection of bourbon from which they offer flights. They also have some craft cocktails. We tried the bourbon margarita- what a unique combination and it was very good. The staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our margaritas and a shared flight outside on Adirondack chairs enjoying the views. Our take home purchase was a bottle of their bottled in bond bourbon which has a very flavorful profile with hints of caramel.

I recommended Trial & Error to my husband for a whiskey tasting, and I'm so glad we went! After…read morereading all the great reviews on Yelp and Google, I figured we couldn't go wrong, and they definitely lived up to the hype. James was our mixologist, and he was phenomenal! He was knowledgeable and friendly, and he made the entire experience even more enjoyable. My personal favorite was the Black Walnut Whiskey, while my husband loved the Smokey Whiskey so much that he brought a bottle home! I also really enjoyed trying the Rum Slushy it was like a summer dream in a glass! Great drinks, excellent service, and such a fun tasting experience. We'll definitely be back!

Fantastic ambience. It has a great vibe. Great service and…read morethey went out of their way to find a pour we requested.

Went here since we were in the area and I'm a big fan of visiting distilleries/breweries, etc…read more Had no idea what to expect. I have seen the bottles of this distillery in the local ABC stores but that was about it. I have to say, the ladies behind the bar were uh-maze-ing. Seriously well-versed in the history of the distillery and they immediately made me a fan of this place. Like.. a big fan... we spent almost $300 fan between swag and alcohol. The ladies here also gave us some awesome recommendations for places to visit in the area. We visited most of them and it made our trip in this area improve 100%. When you're here, do yourself a favor and learn the story behind this place. It's worth it. Courage & Conviction!! :) Food Taste: Just a few snacks Overall Service: 5 Value of service to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Very clean bar/distillery area on the main floor. Open, simple, I enjoyed the livery. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: outside seating if I remember correctly.

Good vibes at this place. My husband enjoys this spot a bit more than I do because he really loves…read morescotch. I had a good time and I really want to introduce my brother to this place. He would love it. Service was good. Everyone was friendly and nice. Atmosphere is lovely. The place was very clean and well kept. I'm sure we'll be back.

An amazing experience with a really knowledgeable tour guide (on a free tour!) Would definitely…read morerecommend!

I was looking up things to do while we were in town for a wedding and found this distillery with a…read morefree tour! I reserved our spots online and checked us in when we arrived. We had a bit of time to browse the store before the tour started. The tour was about an hour and included a free tasting. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and led us through the history of Virginia's oldest distillery. He was a bit hard to understand and talked VERY fast, which made it tough to absorb much of the info. However, for a free activity I enjoyed it. The best part of course was the tasting at the end. We were led through how to taste the spirits and given water and crackers as palate cleansers. We tried one of their gins, two bourbons, and the caramel bourbon cream liqueur. The bourbon cream was delicious and so smooth! I really liked the gin as well. We all ended up buying at least one bottle, so I'd say it was a success.

Covid Update - they are open!…read more We tried Vitae spirits for the first time during a tasting at our local ABC store, and it has been some of our favorites since. Everything they make, they make well. We saw online that they now have tables open outside that are socially distanced and decided to check it out. The way that they are cleaning and keeping people separated is beyond impressive. The cocktails were amazing. And we were able to get some bottles that we haven't seen in the ABC, which was exciting. I would definitely recommend trying them out. During Covid they also offer cocktail boxes to go so you can make your own.

We had a great experience at Vitae Spirits. My boyfriend and I went for valentines and were super…read moresurprised to get a table. The overall vibe was wonderful. We were fortunate enough to be able to get sushi from Yoshihiro Tauchi. It was wonderful and surprisingly affordable. It was presented beautifully. We also got some flights. The spirits were great. I am absolutely in love with this place and I'm looking forward to coming back.

One review is simply not enough space to talk about how amazing Virago, their products, and their…read morestaff are!!!! We first fell in love with Virago because of their products, which is ultimately what prompted us to reach out about hosting an event in their space. After having the pleasure of not only enjoying their tasting room but also hosting our event there, we now have an entirely new appreciation for what makes Virago so special. First and foremost, a HUGE shoutout to the incredible people who made our experience so memorable- Vicki, Mike, Barry, Floyd, and everyone else we interacted with were so welcoming, friendly, and genuinely enjoyable to talk to. And Cade and Miles behind the bar absolutely knocked it out of the park. They provided some of the best hospitality we could have asked for while also making some seriously delicious drinks to complement the experience. We were even lucky enough to get a tour and hear more about the history of the facility, the people behind Virago, and the mission that drives what they do. We were completely blown away. It was one of those experiences that makes you realize there is so much more behind a great product than what you see on the shelf. Working with the Virago team from start to finish was an absolute pleasure. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure our event was handled perfectly, and it showed. Every one of our guests left happy, impressed, and in great spirits. We already had plenty of love for Virago's products before this experience, but now we have an even greater appreciation for the people behind them. We will absolutely be repeat customers, and judging by the reactions of everyone we brought with us, Virago gained quite a few new customers that day as well! Thank you to the entire Virago team for making such an important occasion for us even more special. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we truly can't say enough good things about you all.

Nice cozy bar for a date night or solo drink. Service and flavors were great. Wish they had food as…read morewell though