A sun-warmed beach and an ice-cold cocktail: what is it about the pair that make such a perfect match? When the two adored relaxation rituals meet, magic happens—especially inside of Coastal Virginia’s distilleries. These distillers take oceanside inspo and bottle it, bringing the beach vibes to you.
Blue Sky Distillery: The Blackbeard’s Point Rum reminds you that pirates once marauded Virginia’s eastern waters. 17466 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield | BlueSkyDistillery.com
Beach Vodka: Their iconic blue bottle hints at the charm of the sea within. 1375 Oceana Blvd., Suite 142, Virginia Beach | BeachVodka.com
Chesapeake Bay Distillery: Hints of orange and banana make their Chic’s Beach Rum a seaside classic. 437 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach | ChesapeakeBayDistillery.com
Waterman Spirits: The organic vodka is coral-filtered for an authentic nautical twist. 712A Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach | WatermanSpirits.com
This article originally appeared in the April 2025 issue.
