Virago Spirits is a small, family owned and operated distillery out of Richmond, Virginia

Their mission is to combine time-honored traditions with New World creativity to create unique, high-quality spirits.

Virago’s spirits are distilled 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 rare and laborious, but the results speak for themselves. The direct-fire adds layers of depth and complexity of flavor – much as with grilled food.

Distilling is done “low and slow” – where a single distillation can take upward of 12 hours and a complete distillation cycle (three ‘broullis’ distillations + one ‘bon chauffe’ distillation) requires upwards of 48 hours – this maximizes Virago’s ability to separate out the crude portions of the distillate and to concentrate flavor.

And finally, the glycol-chilled water cooling allows for precise control over the temperature of the final distillate, providing for a smoother, more aromatic product.

Rating:

The Four-Port Rum is a blend of pot-distilled and column-distilled rums, aged up to 8 years, from four ‘ports’ across the Caribbean. The Caribbean rums harmoniously balance the bold spice and earthy funk of British-style rums with the softer, more seductive profile of Spanish-style rums.

Tasting Notes:
Complex and bold, Virago Four-Port Rum opens with notes of vanilla, and spice; leading to cascading waves of fig, dried coconut, and crème brûlée; culminating in a pleasantly lingering, smoky finish. Aromas include candied orange peel, pineapple, peppercorns, Jamaican funk, leather, and brown sugar.

Rums Blended:
Barbados, 8-year-old rum, pot and column distilled
Jamaica, 4-year-old rum, pot distilled
Nicaragua, 5-8-year-old rum, column distilled
Panama, 6-year-old rum, column distilled

Awards:

  • 91 Point Rating from 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
  • Gold Medal from 2019 SIP Awards
  • Double Gold, Best of Class, Best of Category from 2019 American Distilling Institute (ADI) – Judging of Craft Spirits
  • Gold Medal from 2019 World Beverage Competition

Rating:

The first in a series of cask-finished products, this expression of Virago offers an intriguingly delicious re-interpretation of Virago’s flagship Four-Port Rum. The Virago Four-Port Rum is a distinct blend of pot-distilled and column-distilled rums from four ‘ports’ across the Caribbean. It is aged for months in former ruby port casks from the Douro Valley in Portugal, which have been freshly emptied.

Tasting Notes:
This rum exudes an earthy depth, featuring layered notes of campfire, brown sugar, black cherry, pipe tobacco, and leather with a finishing hint of candied almond. Aromas include fig, dried plum, black cherry, brown sugar, toasted marshmallow, Jamaican funk, winter spice, and candied almond.

Rums Blended:
Barbados, 8-year-old rum, pot and column distilled
Jamaica, 4-year-old rum, pot-distilled
Nicaragua, 5-8-year-old rum, column-distilled
Panama, 6-year-old rum, column-distilled

Awards:

  • Gold Medal from 2019 SIP Awards
  • Rum of the Year from 2019 London Spirits Competition
  • Gold Medal from 2019 American Distilling Institute (ADI) – Judging of Craft Spirits
  • Platinum Medal/“Best in Show” from 2019 World Beverage Competition

Rating:

The 151 High Proof Rum is double-distilled from 100% molasses on a Charentaisstyle alembic still. This rum is an essential ingredient in many classic cocktails and punches and is certain to be a welcome addition to any cocktail bar.

Tasting Notes:
A clean yet rich flavor profile with notes of tropical fruit intermingling with earthy esters.

Awards:
Silver Medal from 2020 American Distilling Institute (ADI) – Judging of Craft Spirits

Rating:

From Virago’s Experimental Series is the Modern Gin with Oolong Tea. It is carefully distilled from a unique blend of botanicals including juniper, coriander, Szechuan peppercorn, lemongrass, and Oolong tea.

Tasting Notes:

Lively, layered aromas of cracked peppercorn, fresh cut grass and cinnamon offer a beguiling introduction to this captivating gin. Presenting a counterpoint to more citrus-forward gins, the palate is suffused with piquant notes of Szechuan pepper balanced against the fragrant herbaceous notes of Oolong tea, lemon and grapefruit zest, and sweet anise before fading into a long, savory finish.

Awards:

90 Point Rating from 2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Silver Medal from 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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