When the Lovingston-based distillery posted the message below on Facebook, it immediately received a ton of feedback like “Where can we get raccoon merch?”

Virginia Distillery Co has answered the call with limited-edition “Raccoon Approved” t-shirts and “Raccoon Approved Whisky” stickers. Available through Dec. 31, t-shirts are being sold for $35, while stickers will be sent with any whiskey order. A portion of the proceeds will also be donated to local animal shelters.

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Central Waters Brewing Co. Black Gold Imperial Stout Cask Finish American Single Malt combines Virginia Distillery Co.’s whisky with the Wisconsin’s Central Waters Brewing Co. Black Gold Imperial Stout.

Twelve barrels were sourced for this release, which was first aged in ex-bourbon barrels for over five years before being finished in Imperial Stout barrels and is bottled at 100 proof.

“Central Waters has built a strong reputation in the Midwest and beyond for their commitment to quality and barrel-aged beers,” said Gareth Moore, CEO of Virginia Distillery Co. “Finishing our American Single Malt in Black Gold Imperial Stout barrels allowed us to create a whisky with remarkable complexity, and it’s exactly the type of collaboration The Brewer’s Coalition was designed for.”

“Partnering with Virginia Distillery Co. has been an exciting opportunity for us,” added Anello Mollica, Vice President at Central Waters Brewing Co. “Black Gold has long been the top-rated beer in Wisconsin and a favorite among our fans, and seeing its influence extend into whisky in such a distinctive way is incredibly rewarding. It’s a proud moment for us to bring a bit of Wisconsin craft beer tradition into this
collaboration.”

Central Waters Brewing Co. Black Gold Imperial Stout Cask Finish American Single Malt is available in limited quantities online and at select retailers nationwide for $54.99.

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The release is said to be a “tribute to the essence of the state’s Blue Ridge Mountains,” combining ingredients with aging in Virginia’s dynamic climate to produce an American Single Malt. Crafted from 100% malted barley and aged for a minimum of four years in first-fill bourbon barrels from premium Kentucky distilleries, this 93 proof whiskey is further refined by a finishing period in virgin toasted oak barrels from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

“Our goal with Blue Ridge Toasted Oak was to create a whisky that captures the spirit of our Blue Ridge Mountain home,” said Gareth Moore, CEO at Virginia Distillery Company. “By combining first-fill bourbon barrels with virgin toasted oak barrels from Virginia, we’ve achieved a whisky with exceptional depth and complexity. We are proud to celebrate National Virginia Day with this unique expression and share it with both our loyal customers and those new to the American Single Malt category.”

Virginia Distillery Company’s Blue Ridge Select Toasted Oak Finish American Single Malt Whisky will be available this fall for $44.95.

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