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ABC Tasting Events

In keeping with our mission to provide excellent customer service, Virginia ABC is proud to present tasting events at store locations across the state, allowing customers to sample select products before making a purchase. Each sample is limited to ½ ounce of distilled spirits, with a maximum of three samples per person, or up to a total of five ounces of wine. Please check back each week for new event postings.

About ABC Tasting Events

Shot glass with tasting sampleTastings began in ABC stores July 1, 2010. As provided by Senate Bill 26/House Bill 952, representatives of distilled spirits and wine companies are authorized to conduct tastings on ABC store premises. Vendors may choose up to three products to showcase at each tasting event, which can last no more than two hours. ABC store employees do not conduct tastings.

ABC projects that approximately 240 tasting events will be held each month at select store locations. During the first year of tasting events, more than 2,850 tasting were held at approximately 195 ABC store locations. Tastings are mainly held on Fridays and Saturdays.

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As required by law, a person must be 21 years of age to participate in an ABC store tasting or to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Note: All scheduled ABC tasting events are subject to change or cancellation.

Thursday, February 9 Tastings Schedule


City/Town Address Time Products
Arlington 881 N. Quincy St. 5-7 p.m. Keep It Simple Spearmint Syrup    
Arlington 1731 Wilson Blvd. 1-3 p.m. Keep It Simple Spearmint Syrup    
Fairfax 11260 James Swart Circle 5-7 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    
Norfolk 2301 #M Colley Ave. 4-6 p.m. Seagram's Extra Dry Seagram's Lime Twisted  
Norfolk 141 W. Virginia Beach Blvd. 6-8 p.m. Seagram's Extra Dry Seagram's Lime Twisted  
Radford 97 Walker St. 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Virginia Beach 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Virginia Beach 1067 Independence Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum

Friday, February 10 Tastings Schedule


City/Town Address Time Products
Alexandria 5926 Kingstowne Center 5-7 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  
Alexandria 8628-B Richmond Highway 5-7 p.m. Jim Beam Devil's Cut Cruzan Black Cherry Rum Jim Beam Red Stag
Alexandria 4607 Duke St. 5-7 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    
Arlington 2955A S. Glebe Road 2-4 p.m. New Amsterdam Vodka New Amsterdam Straight Gin  
Arlington 2955A S. Glebe Road 6-8 p.m. Broker's Gin Yazi Ginger Vodka  
Arlington 4709-B, Lee Highway 5-7 p.m. Broker's Gin Yazi Ginger Vodka  
Chesapeake 1103 S. Military Highway 6-8 p.m. Seagram's Extra Dry Seagram's Lime Twisted  
Clifton 5722 Union Mill Road 5-7 p.m. Cupcake Vodka Original Cupcake Vodka Frosting  
Danville 221 Nor-Dan Drive 5-7 p.m. Everglo    
Fairfax 12965 Fair Lakes Shopping Center 5-7 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Leesburg 210 Fort Evans Road, N.E. 2-4 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  
Leesburg 210 Fort Evans Road, N.E. 6-8 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Midlothian 13113 Rittenhouse Drive 6-8 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    
Newport News 619 Pilot House Drive 5-7 p.m. 99 Whipped Cream 99 Apples 99 Bananas
Norfolk 159 W. Ocean View Ave. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Norfolk 2301 #M Colley Ave. 2-4 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Norfolk 2301 #M Colley Ave. 6-8 p.m. Cupcake Vodka Original Cupcake Vodka Frosting  
Norfolk 5900 Virgina Beach Blvd. 4-6 p.m. Seagram's Extra Dry Seagram's Lime Twisted  
Radford 97 Walker St. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Richmond 6504 Hull St. 5-7 p.m. Rain Organics Vodka Rain Organics Honey Mango Melon Vodka Platinum 7X Vodka
Richmond 10 N. Thompson St. 2-4 p.m. Galliano L'autentico Galliano Ristretto  
Richmond 10 N. Thompson St. 6-8 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  
Richmond 4320-D S. Laburnum Ave. 5-7 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Richmond 7036 Forest Hill Ave. 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Richmond 11108 Midlothian Turnpike 5-7 p.m. Tito's Handmade Vodka    
Richmond 3406 Pump Road 4-6 p.m. Keep It Simple Spearmint Syrup    
Virginia Beach 4334 Holland Road 5-7 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream
Virginia Beach 405 30th St. 2-4 p.m. Galliano L'autentico Galliano Ristretto  
Virginia Beach 405 30th St. 6-8 p.m. Agavales 100% Agave Gold Tequila Agavales 100% Agave Silver Tequila  
Virginia Beach 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Williamsburg 4640-3 Monticello Ave. 5-7 p.m. Rich & Rare Canadian Rich & Rare Reserve Canadian Benchmark #8 Bourbon
Yorktown 209 Village Ave. 5-7 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream

Saturday, February 11 Tastings Schedule


City/Town Address Time Products
Alexandria 8628-B Richmond Highway 5-7 p.m. Everglo    
Ashburn 44110 Ashburn Village Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Bailey's Crossroads 3556-E S. Jefferson St. 4-6 p.m. RumChata    
Chantilly Rt 50, 13944 Lee Jackson Highway 5-7 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Chesapeake 1103 S. Military Highway 5-7 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream
Dale City 4255 Cheshire Plaza 2-4 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    
Leesburg 210 Fort Evans Road, N.E. 4-6 p.m. RumChata    
Manassas 8095 Sudley Road 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Newport News 4909 W. Mercury Blvd. 5-7 p.m. 99 Whipped Cream 99 Apples 99 Bananas
Norfolk 2301 #M Colley Ave. 5-7 p.m. Rain Organics Vodka Rain Organics Honey Mango Melon Vodka Platinum 7X Vodka
Portsmouth 4020 Victory Blvd. 4-6 p.m. Seagram's Extra Dry Seagram's Lime Twisted  
Portsmouth 3812 George Washington Highway 6-8 p.m. Seagram's Extra Dry Seagram's Lime Twisted  
Richmond 10 N. Thompson St. 2-4 p.m. Broker's Gin Yazi Ginger Vodka  
Richmond 10 N. Thompson St. 6-8 p.m. Cupcake Vodka Original Cupcake Vodka Frosting  
Richmond 8700 W. Broad St. 5-7 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  
Richmond 4320-D S. Laburnum Ave. 2-4 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Richmond 11108 Midlothian Turnpike 2-4 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    
Roanoke 646 Brandon Ave. S.W. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Springfield 6400 Springfield Plaza 2-4 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Stafford 356 Garrisonville Road 5-7 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  
Virginia Beach 1615 General Booth Blvd. 2-4 p.m. Agavales 100% Agave Gold Tequila Agavales 100% Agave Silver Tequila  
Virginia Beach 405 30th St. 2-4 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Virginia Beach 405 30th St. 6-8 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream
Virginia Beach 1612 Laskin Road 2-4 p.m. Keep It Simple Spearmint Syrup    
Virginia Beach 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. 2-4 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Virginia Beach 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Keep It Simple Spearmint Syrup    
Virginia Beach 1067 Independence Blvd. 2-4 p.m. Galliano L'autentico Galliano Ristretto  
Virginia Beach 1067 Independence Blvd. 6-8 p.m. RumChata    
Woodbridge 4220 Merchants Plaza 2-4 p.m. New Amsterdam Vodka New Amsterdam Straight Gin  
Yorktown 209 Village Ave. 4-6 p.m. RumChata    

Thursday, February 16 Tastings Schedule


City/Town Address Time Products
Charlottesville 1169 Emmet St. 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
McLean 1446 Chain Bridge Road 5-7 p.m. Broker's Gin Yazi Ginger Vodka  
Richmond 11108 Midlothian Turnpike 5-7 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Virginia Beach 2973 Shore Drive 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Virginia Beach 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    

Friday, February 17 Tastings Schedule


City/Town Address Time Products
Alexandria 5926 Kingstowne Center 2-4 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Alexandria 5926 Kingstowne Center 6-8 p.m. Cupcake Vodka Original Cupcake Vodka Frosting  
Ashburn 44110 Ashburn Village Blvd. 5-7 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  
Bailey's Crossroads 3556E S. Jefferson St. 5-7 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    
Blacksburg 1332 S. Main St. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Chantilly Rt 50, 13944 Lee Jackson Highway 5-7 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  
Dale City 4255 Cheshire Plaza 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Fairfax 12965 Fair Lakes Shopping Center 5-7 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    
Fairfax 11260 James Swart Circle 5-7 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Glen Allen 10106 Brook Road 5-7 p.m. Galliano L'autentico Galliano Ristretto  
Hampton 2400 Cunningham Drive 5-7 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream
Newport News 619 Pilot House Drive 5-7 p.m. Rain Organics Vodka Rain Organics Honey Mango Melon Vodka Platinum 7X Vodka
Richmond 6504 Hull St. 5-7 p.m. Everglo    
Richmond 3100-A W. Broad St. 5-7 p.m. 99 Whipped Cream 99 Apples 99 Bananas
Richmond 10 N. Thompson St. 5-7 p.m. New Amsterdam Vodka New Amsterdam Straight Gin  
Richmond 8700 W. Broad St. 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Richmond 1521 Parham Road 5-7 p.m. Rich & Rare Canadian Rich & Rare Reserve Canadian Benchmark #8 Bourbon
Richmond 4320-D S. Laburnum Ave. 5-7 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Richmond 11108 Midlothian Turnpike 5-7 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Richmond 3406 Pump Road 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Sterling 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza 5-7 p.m. Broker's Gin Yazi Ginger Vodka  
Vienna 436 E. Maple Ave. 2-4 p.m. Galliano L'autentico Galliano Ristretto  
Vienna 436 E. Maple Ave. 6-8 p.m. Broker's Gin Yazi Ginger Vodka  
Virginia Beach 405 30th St. 5-7 p.m. Tito's Handmade Vodka    
Virginia Beach 1612 Laskin Road 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Virginia Beach 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. 6-8 p.m. Spirits Of The Blue Ridge Vodka Chick's Beach Rum  
Virginia Beach 957 & 959 Providence Square Shopping Center 5-7 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream
Virginia Beach 1067 Independence Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag

Saturday, February 18 Tastings Schedule


City/Town Address Time Products
Alexandria 8628-B Richmond Highway 5-7 p.m. Jim Beam Devil's Cut Cruzan Black Cherry Rum Jim Beam Red Stag
Alexandria 4607 Duke St. 2-4 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    
Chantilly Rt 50, 13944 Lee Jackson Highway 5-7 p.m. Broker's Gin Yazi Ginger Vodka  
Fairfax 10308 Willard Way 5-7 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Manassas 8095 Sudley Road 2-4 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Manassas 8095 Sudley Road 6-8 p.m. Rich & Rare Canadian Rich & Rare Reserve Canadian Benchmark #8 Bourbon
Midlothian 13113 Rittenhouse Drive 5-7 p.m. Pucker Vodka Citrus Squeeze Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Newport News 619 Pilot House Drive 5-7 p.m. Cupcake Vodka Original Cupcake Vodka Frosting  
Norfolk 159 W. Ocean View Ave. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Norfolk 5900 Virgina Beach Blvd. 2-4 p.m. New Amsterdam Vodka New Amsterdam Straight Gin  
Radford 97 Walker St. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Richmond 11108 Midlothian Turnpike 2-4 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Springfield 6400 Springfield Plaza 2-4 p.m. Galliano L'autentico Galliano Ristretto  
Springfield 6400 Springfield Plaza 6-8 p.m. RumChata    
Sterling 46930 Cedar Lakes Plaza 2-4 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Virginia Beach 405 30th St. 5-7 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  
Virginia Beach 1612 Laskin Road 2-4 p.m. Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi Vodka    
Virginia Beach 1067 Independence Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream

Thursday, February 23 Tastings Schedule


City/Town Address Time Products
Harrisonburg 2035 E. Market St. 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Mechanicsville 7057 Mechanicsville Turnpike 5-7 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Virginia Beach 1612 Laskin Road 5-7 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Virginia Beach 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum

Friday, February 24 Tastings Schedule


City/Town Address Time Products
Alexandria 1524 Belle View Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Tito's Handmade Vodka    
Arlington 2955A S. Glebe Road 5-7 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Centreville 14151 St. Germain Drive 5-7 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Dale City 4255 Cheshire Plaza 5-7 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream
Fairfax 10308 Willard Way 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Manassas 8095 Sudley Road 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Midlothian 14229/14231 Midlothian Turnpike 5-7 p.m. Galliano L'autentico Galliano Ristretto  
Newport News 621 Stoney Creek Lane 5-7 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream
Norfolk 141 W. Virginia Beach Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Norfolk 2301 #M Colley Ave. 5-7 p.m. 99 Whipped Cream 99 Apples 99 Bananas
Norfolk 5900 Virgina Beach Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Rain Organics Vodka Rain Organics Honey Mango Melon Vodka Platinum 7X Vodka
Richmond 10 N. Thompson St. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Richmond 4320-D S. Laburnum Ave. 5-7 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Richmond 7036 Forest Hill Ave. 5-7 p.m. Rich & Rare Canadian Rich & Rare Reserve Canadian Benchmark #8 Bourbon
Richmond 11108 Midlothian Turnpike 5-7 p.m. New Amsterdam Vodka New Amsterdam Straight Gin  
Roanoke 646 Brandon Ave. S.W. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Springfield 6400 Springfield Plaza 5-7 p.m. Everglo    
Vienna 436 E. Maple Ave. 5-7 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  
Virginia Beach 405 30th St. 2-4 p.m. New Amsterdam Vodka New Amsterdam Straight Gin  
Virginia Beach 405 30th St. 6-8 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Virginia Beach 1612 Laskin Road 6-8 p.m. Spirits Of The Blue Ridge Vodka Chick's Beach Rum  
Virginia Beach 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. 2-4 p.m. Cupcake Vodka Original Cupcake Vodka Frosting  
Virginia Beach 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. 6-8 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Woodbridge 13991 Jefferson Davis Highway 5-7 p.m. Broker's Gin Yazi Ginger Vodka  

Saturday, February 25 Tastings Schedule


City/Town Address Time Products
Alexandria 4607 Duke St. 5-7 p.m. Broker's Gin Yazi Ginger Vodka  
Arlington 2955A S. Glebe Road 5-7 p.m. Cupcake Vodka Original Cupcake Vodka Frosting  
Blacksburg 1332 S. Main St. 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Chesapeake 4300 Portsmouth Blvd. 5-7 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream
Dale City 4255 Cheshire Plaza 6-8 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Manassas 8095 Sudley Road 5-7 p.m. Naked Jay Big Dill Vodka Naked Jay Whip Cream Vodka Naked Jay Vodka
Richmond 10 N. Thompson St. 4-6 p.m. RumChata    
Richmond 4320-D S. Laburnum Ave. 2-4 p.m. Bacardi Superior Rum Bacardi Gold Rum Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum
Richmond 4320-D S. Laburnum Ave. 6-8 p.m. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Calypso Spiced Rum 99 Whipped Cream
Richmond 11108 Midlothian Turnpike 2-4 p.m. Early Times Bourbon 354 Canadian Mist Black Diamond Chambord Flavored Vodka
Richmond 3406 Pump Road 5-7 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Sterling 46930 Cedar Lakes Plaza 2-4 p.m. New Amsterdam Vodka New Amsterdam Straight Gin  
Virginia Beach 1612 Laskin Road 5-7 p.m. Everglo    
Virginia Beach 1067 Independence Blvd. 2-4 p.m. Galliano L'autentico Galliano Ristretto  
Virginia Beach 1067 Independence Blvd. 6-8 p.m. Cruzan 9 Rum Pucker Vodka Sour Apple Sass Jim Beam Red Stag
Woodbridge 4220 Merchants Plaza 5-7 p.m. X-Rated Fusion Frangelico  

 

 

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