Character, Distilled
WHO WE ARE
Virago Spirits is all about character. Inspired by the Virago, a heroic woman of great strength, courage, determination, and integrity, we work to infuse those very characteristics into everything we do and all that we make.
PRODUCTION
Our production philosophy blends a deep respect for time-honored, traditional production techniques with New World creativity, ingenuity and innovation. We distill our spirits on a vintage, direct-fire, 2,500-liter Charentais-style alembic still – one of only a few operating in the United States. The process is laborious and slow and requires significant patience, skill and attention-to-detail. The results, however, are spirits and liqueurs of uncompromising quality, balance and depth of flavor.
THE TASTING ROOM
Nestled in the heart of Richmond’s Diamond District, the Virago Spirits Tasting Room offers a unique and immersive experience. With a direct view onto our vintage, 2,500-liter alembic pot still, guests can enjoy a curated selection of handcrafted spirits, including rum, gin, and unique seasonal releases.
What People Are Saying
“Great cocktails! They made the best martini I’ve ever had. The atmosphere was cozy and friendly. All of our drinks were very well crafted. This is well worth the visit. We will be back!”
— Brendan“Love Virago, it’s definitely a hidden gem! The bartender Mike was amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. I tried the Oops All Berries fall cocktail which was delicious. You can tell a lot of thought, care, and creativity goes into their menu. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to family and friends!”
— Andi“Every spirit in their line up is clean and complex, and crafted with care in a beautiful vintage French still. Cocktails in the tasting room are contemporary renditions of classics, crafted with many homemade ingredients and concoctions! Great atmosphere!”
— Dan