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.

Visited Bowman Distillery and overall had a really enjoyable experience…read more The tour itself was a little on the longer side, but the guide was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the process. He took the time to explain everything in detail, which gave a great appreciation for how much goes into making their bourbon. After the tour, we had the opportunity to taste several of their bourbons, which was definitely a highlight. Each one had its own unique flavor profile, and it was a fun and engaging experience to compare them. Overall, a great stop if you enjoy bourbon and want to learn more about the craft. Just be prepared for a slightly longer tour, but it is worth it for the knowledge and tasting experience.

Thank you, Dan, for the wonderful experience! Amazing presentation, education, and tasting. We…read morethoroughly enjoyed spending the afternoon at TBD.

Great experience! my family and was so glad that we decided to spend our Saturday afternoon at…read moreTobacco Barn Distillery. I'm a bourbon enthusiast and often travel to Kentucky and Indiana etc. for bottles, new releases, but this nectar TBD provided is unraveled. I purchased three bottles this time, but since being introduce to some of my friends and associate, i'll be securing more!

The bartenders at this establishment were amazing. Their knowledge of whiskey and distilling of…read morewhiskey was great and they gave us a nice little tour of the distilling area. They didn't have food, which is OK cause we knew we were going to a distillery. We want to try the whiskey in the bourbon. That was amazing. I totally recommend going there. They have great drink specials for old-fashioned.

Fantastic distillery with great spirits and cocktails at an unbelievable price. Loyal customer for…read more3 years now and it just gets better. Thanks to Aimee, Richard and Greg for everything.

I a big gin drinker, the gin they have here is just amazing. You can sip it and it's really smooth…read more The drinks here are amazing . The best drink in the tasting was their 8 yoa bourbon, very smooth and a little sweet, great for sipping or mixing. The vodka also tasted good in drinks. This was one of the best distillery I have tried. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable. The building is absolutely beautiful inside and if it's nice outside, the scenery behind the distillery is amazing with a creek running right past the back porch. The do offer charcuterie and other snacks to eat here when there are no food trucks. You are also allowed to bring your own food, which is what we did.. I can't wait to go here again when I come back next year.

To be fully transparent, I posted this (same) review on another review site, also…read more It was Monday, the 5th of October, at about 2:00pm. Six of us, three couples from Maryland, had traveled down to spend two days in the Sperryville (Skyline Drive) area, to relax and enjoy each-other's company; we planned to spend a couple hours at The Copper Fox Distillery. It was a beautiful day as we walked in the building, a very dark, dank, empty place. Looking around, we looked out the open back door and saw people sitting outside at tables. In front of a brook, there were perhaps twelve tables, about half of them occupied, and there was an empty four-top in the middle, but no servers around. We moved two chairs (from the far-left of the area) to the table and prepared to sit. A server came out of the building, walked right up to us, grabbed one of the chairs, and said in a very loud voice "why do you think you are entitled to move my chairs around!", taking the chair back to the table it came from, and grabbing the other chair. I said, "look, we came a long way to your place to enjoy ourselves, why can't we sit here"? She said "there is not enough room on that table for your drinks" and I said "no problem, we can deal with it". "No, you can't sit here" she said, "sit there", pointing to a six top way over to the right, out of the sunshine, not really within view of the brook, and went inside. Two of my party said "let's just leave", a couple at the next table was shaking their heads, and I followed her inside. A discussion ensued, where I asked her why we were having such a problem; we came a long way to enjoy her place... and she began raising her voice, yelling at me how she knew what good hospitality was about (???) and much more. I said something I regret. I went outside to retrieve my group and leave, and their first words were "why in the world was she screaming at you"? None of us had ever been treated like this (from the very first moment we arrived) and we were extremely disappointed. Apparently, the customer is not always right, and we were left not understanding how such behavior could be tolerated from an employee, or how such a thing could happen.

I have been coming here like forever.. They were a small…read moretasting place to now a huge building with tours, tastings and amazing restaurant next door and an excellent store that go with it. 1. Reservation: Necessary! 2. Tasting is fun and doesn't come with food obviously, so eat before! 3. Store: great choices to get gifts. 4. Distillery tour: if you are into it.. sure. 5. Service: excellent! All in all, my favorite place.

After many trips to the DMV, we decided to do a little exploring during our latest visit. After a…read morehalf an hour Lyft ride, we found our way to the Murlarkey Distillery in Manassas. Once on the compound, it was difficult to miss; large glass doors and walls with the humongous crest on the front of the building. We decided to do a walk in tasting and were lucky enough to have Jonathon be our guide to all the outstanding spirits made at the distillery. Jonathon was extremely knowledgeable about the distillery's history, products, and merch. Jonathon's passion for the distillery was continually on display, and he kept the spirits light with his unique brand of humor. Be mindful that the tasting room was packed, so I also recommend making a reservation to ensure you can enjoy the experience. The options for the tasting were the clear or amber flight options. The clear choices being some of the steeped fruit and tea liquors, served with mixers for their signature cocktails. These drinks were what the distillery was most known for. The ambers were their more recent whiskey offerings, consisting of differing ageing and steeping techniques, to create their very different spirit flavors and textures. Jonathon was able to give us the history of each spirit, as well as provide mixing options, if they were a little strong for the palette. The ambers were all unique and each provided a little something for you to think over and you tasted your way through the Murlarkey display. We really enjoyed the tasting, the whiskey, the ambience, and especially Jonathon, who made the experience totally worthwhile. We grabbed a couple bottles, some of their great Bootlegger Boys merch, and made our way to their cocktail bar, Proof to taste some more of their signature cocktails. If you're in the area and looking for a fun way to spend a couple hours, look no further than the Murlarkey Distillery. Hope to see you soon.

Yea fuck this distillery . Been going there for over 5 years now always recommending this place to…read morepeople. I show up with both my classic Jeeps this time at the car show today. my elderly mom was helping me drive my other one so I could bring two cars I ask the young lady if I can park really quick to the side so I can coordinate with my mom and fill the paperwork out . Since my mom doesn't know how to park or what do at these shows and I didn't want to hold up the line as I had cars behind me and my mom. Plus I have to drive her back home so I have to park both cars myself And that asshole lady was extremely rude to me, telling me I have to hurry up and I can't park in those spots even for a min or two just to coordinate with my mom. Is that how I am gonna be treated when I ask to park there for 2 min to get out of the way of other cars ? What a fucking joke What will you have me do sit in the middle of the road ? You know what I am no longer recommending this distillery. You all can kiss my fucking ass. I'm not spending money on the butterscotch whiskey like I have for years anymore. You will be getting some nasty reviews from me on yelp. Google. Facebook and everywhere else I can post !!!!! I won't tolerate be treated like this in front of my mom. !!! I do not need to be treated like that !!!

We went on a Friday morning. We were greeted very warmly and made to feel welcome. We only had…read moreabout a 10 minute wait until the next tour started so we started a tab and had one tasting before the tour which was short but informative. The owner was there and graciously allowed us to take photos with him, he was so friendly and welcoming too. Then we finished our tasting (3oz maximum per person per ABC), taking our cocktails out on the porch where we drank them in rocking chairs enjoying the beautiful day. One of the workers was so sweet and brought us a table and some cups of water as well. Just a really welcoming place with some history. When you're in Culpeper make sure you make this a stop.

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.

I drove over to try the place out and it was locked/closed. Hours posted next to door said it…read moreshould be open but and no note on the door. Very disappointing. Took plenty of pics of an empty bar.

Sleepy Fox is my favorite moonshine distillery in Metro Richmond! I think it's actually the only…read moreone I've been too, but honestly it's my top Saturday outing space.. The offer 10.00 flights! Yes! Flights of moonshine! You can either try 6 different moonshines or 3 and a mix drink. I enjoy the Maggie Bailey mixed drink. It's a summer drink that includes lavender.. I recommend all newcomers to try the flight of 6! They offer a moonshine that is 150 proof, 90proof, 80 proof! All the proofs! My favorite is the apple pie moonshine and the cherry! They are silencers lol! They don't have the bite that the 150 or bourbon moonshine has. So if you're ever in the Hanover area give them a gander.

This isn't your run of the mill winery. First, the property is laid out like a recreational venue…read morewith plenty of parking and short walks to an open, shaded park area. There are small lakes and ponds, well landscaped with bridges and small islands. The distillery has a World War II motif with interesting, authentic exhibits, and a curator who knows his stuff. He also knows the spirits and the story behind each whiskey and brandy. Outside the distillery is a military ambiance and trucks of the era. In the winery/brewery, they also serve a menu of tasty sandwiches and other casual dishes, which we washed down with refreshing sparkling rosé. We finished lunch at one of the picnic tables that are spread out enough so that parties aren't intruding on each other. It was a fun afternoon, well spent!

Ok we loved it so much we brought more friends and family!!! Ended up staying til evening!! Great…read moreplace to relax, or get together with the ones you care about! Dogs are welcome!! Also go say hi to sweet, hard working Vickie with a "V"

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.

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.