Virginia’s distillers return to compete in the second annual Virginia Bourbon Invitational, honoring the state’s legacy as the birthplace of bourbon. On November 2, the celebration will take place on the great lawn of Virginia Beach’s Cavalier Hotel.
Hosted by Tarnished Truth Distilling Co., the festival will feature around 15 distilleries from Virginia, including Jos. A. Magnus and KO Distilling. Attendees will enjoy unlimited tastings from the region’s finest bourbons and artisanal spirits along with access to Emerson’s Cigar bar. The event will also feature a selection of culinary offerings from the area’s eateries and live entertainment.
Virginia Bourbon Invitational attendees can choose from three admission levels:
- General Admission | The Cavalier ($125 per person): Event entry at 1pm, unlimited bourbon and artisanal spirits tastings, small plates, live entertainment and cigar bar access
- VIP | The Connoisseur ($195 per person): Early event entry at 12pm featuring exclusive high-end tastings, unlimited bourbon and artisanal spirits tastings, small plates, live entertainment, cigar bar access, and a gift bag from participating distilleries
- Non-Taster | The Conservateur ($60 per person): Event entry at 1pm, small plates, live entertainment and cigar bar access
Tarnished Truth and the Cavalier Hotel will also host exclusive events throughout the weekend for invitational attendees, including specialty dinners, cocktail hours and a Distiller’s Sunday Brunch.
