J.H. Bards Spirit Co. is a distillery and tasting room in the heart of downtown Blacksburg, VA, near Virginia Tech. They produce traditional spirits including Bourbon Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Maple Whiskey, Single Malt Whiskey, and Sinking Creek Vodka, plus collaborations like Skipper’s Select with Triumph NIL. Visitors can enjoy trying selections, cocktails, and conversations with friends.

Traditional Spirits lineup Skipper’s Select collaboration with Triumph NIL
Distillery hero image Bourbon Whiskey Rye Whiskey Sinking Creek Vodka Tasting room atmosphere Venue interior
Bourbon Whiskey
Traditional spirit, available year-round
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Rye Whiskey
Traditional spirit, available year-round
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Maple Whiskey
Traditional spirit, available year-round
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Single Malt Whiskey
Traditional spirit, available year-round
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Sinking Creek Vodka
Traditional spirit, available year-round
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Skipper’s Select
Collaboration with Triumph NIL, proceeds support operations
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Skipper’s Maple
Skipper’s Select series
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Skipper’s Bourbon
Skipper’s Select series
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Silver Medal, Virginia Spirits Awards 2022 2022

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