About

A. Smith Bowman Distillery, founded in 1935, is Virginia's oldest distillery located in Fredericksburg, producing award-winning hand-crafted spirits including Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey. They are home to the world's best bourbon, with signature products like the port-finished Isaac Bowman bourbon that won the 2016 World's Best Bourbon award. The distillery emphasizes time-honored traditions, innovation, and experimentation under head distiller David Bock.

Isaac Bowman Port-Finished Bourbon Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey Experimental series with unique mash bills and barrel finishes
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Head distiller David Bock Bottling line at distillery Fermentation process Distillery events hero image
What They Make
Isaac Bowman Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Port-finished bourbon aged in American White Oak and port wine barrels, offering deep wood tannins, caramel, spicy notes, and jam-like fruit at 92 proof
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Awards
Gold Medal, World Whiskies Awards 2021 for Abraham Bowman Limited Edition 2021
Double Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 for John J. Bowman Single Barrel 2020
Latest News

Now open for complimentary tours and tastings. Delivery and pick-up available. David Bock appointed as Distiller, bringing experience from New Orleans distilleries.