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Celebrate America's 250th anniversary on July 4 with a special limited release of Spirit of '76 Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey, the first bourbon ever released from George Washington's reconstructed distillery in more than two centuries. 

Fewer than 350 bottles of this whiskey have been produced. It was distilled, aged 7 years, and bottled by hand on-site at Mount Vernon using 18th-century techniques.

One bottle per person. First-come, first-served.

Buy in person at The Shops at Mount Vernon. Not available to buy online.

Date Available

Price

$1,000

Location

The Shops at Mount Vernon

 

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Take Home Washington's Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey

Spirit of 76 Bourbon Whiskey

This highly collectible release honors a legendary moment of early American resourcefulness. When a poor rye crop threatened production at the estate, Washington's distillery adapted by producing a unique, "corn-forward" whiskey. 

Crafted Using Traditional 18-Century Techniques

Distilled, aged, and bottled by hand on-site at George Washington's reconstructed Distillery, this exceptional bourbon unites the resilient spirit of the American Revolution with 18th-century craftsmanship.

Using traditional copper pot stills, wooden mash tubs, and period-accurate techniques, each bottle represents an authentic taste of American history—offering an unparalleled tribute to Washington's enduring legacy as an entrepreneurial pioneer.

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: leather, honeyed sweetness, vanilla
  • Palate: deep raisin, ripe plum, smoked tobacco, toasted brown sugar
  • Finish: sweet citrus, ginger
     

Size: 750 ml bottle
Alcohol Content: 55.8 percent
Proof: 111.6 proof
Aged: 7 years

PLEASE NOTE

  • All whiskey and brandy purchases must be made in person with a valid photo ID. Must be 21 years or older. No exceptions.
  • You may access The Shops at Mount Vernon without an admission ticket. Parking is free.
  • Virginia ABC law prevents us from discounting or accepting checks for whiskey and brandy.
  • Virginia ABC law prevents us from shipping whiskey or brandy purchases outside of Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Available for sale at:

The Shops at Mount Vernon
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
703.799.6301

Gristmill Shop (Friday - Sunday, April - October only)
Hours:
Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
703.360.1750

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Holiday Closures

Distilled spirits cannot be purchased at The Shops at Mount Vernon or at the Gristmill Shop on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

According to Virginia law, distilled spirits may only be sold on-site when Virginia ABC retail stores are open. We are not permitted to sell distilled spirits at our retail stores when ABC stores are closed.

These closures do not apply to our online store whiskey.mountvernon.org. Our distilled spirits can be purchased online 365 days a year.