By 1799, George Washington had become one of the largest whiskey producers in the United States.
Today we continue the tradition of producing whiskey and small batch distilled spirits at our historic distillery.
Each bottle is produced using 18th-century distilling methods and techniques.
Save 20% on Distilled Spirits in September
For the month of September, save 20% on all whiskey varieties and our limited-edition peach brandy made at George Washington's reconstructed distillery.
For residents of Virginia, Washington, D.C., and select military bases, pick up a bottle from the Shops at Mount Vernon or order online while supplies last. This offer excludes mini bottles, and additional discounts cannot be applied.
George Washington's Commander-in-Chief Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey®
Available for Purchase
Aged: 8 years
Price: $300
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the moment George Washington took command of the U.S. Army with this commemorative bottle.
Official Spirit of Virginia
In a bill signed by Governor Terry McAuliffe, George Washington’s Rye Whiskey® was recognized as the official spirit of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
It also received a silver medal at the 2019 American Craft Spirits Association Awards—a top award among white (unaged) whiskies nationwide.
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George Washington’s 5-Year Premium Rye Whiskey®
Available for Purchase
Aged: 5 years
Price: $225
George Washington’s Straight Rye Whiskey®
Available for Purchase
Aged: 2 years
Price: $188
Previously Available
George Washington Straight Rye Premium Whiskey®
Last Released: June 2019
Aged: 4 years and 3 months
Price: $225
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.