8 Shires Coloniale Distillery
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About 8 Shires Coloniale Distillery
Recent Reviews
114 ratings
Super sad this spot is closing. Definitely a unique experience and I appreciated that they worked collaboratively with Windchaser Meadery. Pieces of history will be lost when this place closes. Stop by if you have time in the next week.
Great local distillery making spirits in a Colonial fashion. The bourbon is particularly tasty and they've got a very interesting selection of spirits. Friendly and fun place for a stop after a long day at Busch Gardens or Colonial Williamsburg.
Such a fun spot. Large outdoor seating area plus a few tables inside near the bar. We stopped in for a flight and stayed for a great conversation with one of the owners. Their recipes are colonial inspired and the flavors of the liquor are unique. After trying a free sample, my husband ordered a tasting flight and I ordered a cocktail flight. We left with a few small bottles to take home. Really nice that they offer a 200ml bottle for most of their liquors in addition to the traditional...read full review
8 Shires Coloniale Distillery is a local distillery that focuses on preserving American spirits techniques from the colonial period. The staff is welcoming and informative, providing an outstanding history lesson. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing ambiance and sample the complex 1608 bourbon, described as one of the most complex bourbons. The distillery offers a tour and a tap room for guests to explore.
The distillery is praised for its great selection of colonial-inspired spirits, particularly the tasty bourbon. Customers describe it as a friendly and fun place, with a large outdoor seating area and cozy indoor seating near the bar. The distillery offers a variety of tasting options, including flights, and sells 200ml bottles in addition to the traditional 750ml. Visitors recommend the spiced rum and highlight the unique flavors of the liquors.