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J.H. Bards Spirit Co.
Short overview of the distillery
J.H. Bards Spirit Co. is located in the heart of downtown Blacksburg, Virginia, close to Virginia Tech. The distillery operates a tasting room where visitors can sample year-round traditional spirits and linger for a cocktail. The lineup includes classic American categories such as bourbon, rye, maple, and single malt, as well as collaborative releases under the name Skipper's Select.
Whiskies
The lineup is centered around the category "Traditional Spirits," a range of timeless spirits available year-round: Bourbon, Rye, Maple, and Single Malt. In addition to the core products, there is a collaborative series, Skipper's Select, which includes Skipper's Bourbon and Skipper's Maple; the proceeds from this support Triumph NIL. The page also notes that limited releases are coming soon, with no further details on individual releases.
| Whisky | Type / Series | Flavor Profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Whiskey | Bourbon; Traditional Spirits | Current; Core lineup; Year-round | |
| Rye Whiskey | Rye; Traditional Spirits | Current; Core lineup; Year-round | |
| Maple Whiskey | Maple Whiskey; Traditional Spirits | Current; Core lineup; Year-round | |
| Single Malt Whiskey | Single Malt; Traditional Spirits | Current; Core lineup; Year-round | |
| Skipper's Bourbon | Bourbon; Skipper's Select | A part of the Skipper's Select collaboration with Triumph NIL. The proceeds support Triumph operations and are not paid directly to athletes. | Current |
| Skipper's Maple | Maple Whiskey; Skipper's Select | A part of the Skipper's Select collaboration with Triumph NIL. The proceeds support Triumph operations and are not paid directly to athletes. | Current |
Visiting the distillery
The distillery has an open tasting room in downtown Blacksburg with fixed hours Wednesday to Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday. Visitors can taste the lineup, order cocktails, and contact the distillery by phone or email. Opening hours may vary from week to week, and reference to the venue's social media for updates.
The stated opening hours are Wednesday: 14:00-21:00; Thursday: 14:00-21:00; Friday: 14:00-22:00; Saturday: 12:00-22:00; Sunday: 12:00-18:00; Monday & Tuesday: Closed. (Hours are subject to change.)
Philosophy and craft
J.H. Bards focuses on producing and offering traditional spirits year-round and has entered into a local collaboration, Skipper's Select, where the proceeds are used to support Triumph operations. The tasting room's role as a gathering place for tastings and socializing is a central part of the concept.