Virginia Distillery Company Courage & Conviction Cuvee Cask 750ML

The Masterful, Wine-Kissed Pioneer of American Single Malt

Stand at the absolute cutting edge of the new-world spirits revolution with Virginia Distillery Company "Courage & Conviction" Cuvée Cask American Single Malt Whisky. Distilled, matured, and bottled on-site in Lovingston, Virginia—nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains—this world-class expression honors the legacy of the distillery’s late founder, Dr. George G. Moore. Guided by his simple principles to "have courage, and hold to your convictions," this 100% malted barley whisky serves as a magnificent, double-gold-winning monument to a strictly defined, premium category of American distilling that rivals the greatest single malts of Scotland.

The extraordinary structural depth of the Cuvée Cask is driven by a legendary barrel-finessing technique pioneered by the late, world-renowned whisky expert Dr. Jim Swan: the STR treatment. The distillery sources premium, first-fill European red wine barrels from elite continental vineyards. These casks undergo a meticulous three-step reincarnation process—they are Shaved, Toasted, and Re-charred (STR). Shaving exposes fresh, active oak beneath the wine-soaked layer; toasting gently caramelizes the wood sugars; and re-charring re-establishes a fresh layer of carbon filtration. When combined with Virginia’s dynamic climate—marked by blisteringly hot summers and freezing winters—the spirit expands and contracts aggressively into the wood, locking in an uncompromised standard of dark fruit density and rich, caramelized structure.

Taste Profile & Mixology

• The Profile: A gorgeous, naturally shimmering deep copper-amber in the glass, retaining its brilliant clarity completely free of chill-filtration or artificial caramel coloring. It features a beautifully rich, full-bodied, and mouth-coating texture framed by an uncompromised 46% ABV structure that carries its proof with absolute grace.

• Flavor Highlights: An expansive, incredibly complex nose opens up immediately with ripe red plums, dark raspberries, and rich chocolate torte, effortlessly woven together with light traces of clove and toasted granola. The entry floods the palate with juicy tart cherries, blood orange, brown sugar, and dark cocoa bean, seamlessly balanced by a delicate wave of honeyed butter.

• The Finish: Medium-to-long, elegant, and satisfyingly dry-sweet, resolving with an appetizing trail of candied walnuts, warm ginger root, and a soft, lingering dust of baking spices.

• How to Enjoy: Because of its rich, wine-cask viscosity and robust proof, this American single malt is phenomenal when enjoyed completely neat or with two drops of spring water to release its hidden sticky-bun and vanilla-bean aromatics.

• In the Glass: It functions as a powerful, high-end base for luxury craft cocktails. Stir it into an upscale, fruit-forward Manhattan variant using a rich, premium sweet vermouth and orange bitters, or build an incredibly complex Old Fashioned sweetened with dark demerara syrup to elevate its natural chocolatey and burnt-sugar character.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle

• Origin: Lovingston, Virginia, USA

• Distillery: Virginia Distillery Company

• Whisky Type: American Single Malt Whisky (100% Malted Barley)

• Age: Matured for a minimum of 4 years in the Blue Ridge Mountains

• Cask Profile: 100% First-Fill European Red Wine STR (Shave, Toast, Re-char) Cuvée Casks

• Purity Standards: 100% Natural Color; Non-Chill Filtered

• Accolades: Double Gold Medal (San Francisco World Spirits Competition), Platinum Winner (Ascot Awards), 92 Points (Critic Choice)

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 46% (92 Proof)

New-world innovation built on old-world principles. By pairing an uncompromised 100% malted barley wash with the revolutionary, sugar-releasing power of STR European wine casks, Courage & Conviction Cuvée Cask over-delivers an architectural, multi-layered tasting experience—making it a mandatory conversation piece for serious whisky collectors, an exceptional holiday gift, or a proud staple on any premium home bar.