Open 365 Days a Year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
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The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, though by appointment only.
George Washington was one of the largest whiskey producer in America. Today we continue the tradition of producing whiskey as well as other small batch distilled spirits at our historic Distillery & Gristmill site.
375ml bottles of the distilled spirits produced at Mount Vernon are available for purchase at the Shops at Mount Vernon. Quantities are limited and we have cataloged below our currently available and previously produced spirits.
Visitors can tour the Distillery and Gristmill, located 2.7 miles from the Mansion & Gardens, from April 1 through October 31st and see first-hand how Washington produced his Whiskey. Shuttles are available in-season to the site for all visitors. Please note however that the distillery is typically closed to the public during large production runs.
Product tastings are not available during your tour however the Inn at Mount Vernon offers a selection of our current offerings at the bar or during dinner.
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George Washington is recognized as the father of our country, but with a bill signed into law by Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Washington also will be recognized under another title – distiller of Virginia’s official state spirit.
Available for purchase.
Aged: 4 years and 3 months
Price: $225
Available for Purchase
Last Released: June 2018
Aged: 2-Years
Price: $188
Available for Purchase
Last Released: May 2018
Last Production Count: 1,956
Price: $98
Available for Purchase
Last Released: September 2016
Last Production Count: 600
Price: $155
Available for Purchase
Last Released: October 2017
Last Production Count: 400
Cost: $155
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