Founded in 2009

Catoctin Creek® was founded by Becky and Scott Harris in 2009 as the first legal distillery in Loudoun County since before Prohibition. We are located in Purcellville, Virginia, in the heart of the Loudoun Valley. Virginia is the birthplace of American whiskey, and at Catoctin Creek, we faithfully dedicate ourselves to that tradition, producing Virginia's most awarded whisky: Roundstone Rye!

The name "Catoctin" is a regional name. Pronounced Ka-TOCK-tin, the name derives from the Indian tribal name "Kittocton" which, legend has it, meant "place of many deer". Catoctin describes a range of mountains and the eponymous creek which flows picturesquely past the distillery and into the Potomac River and Chesapeake Watershed.

At Catoctin Creek, we believe in high quality food and spirits. We source our grain and fruit from local sources, free of pesticides and chemical additives that would come through in the spirits we produce. The results are the finest, cleanest spirits possible, with the greatest attention to detail in every single bottle we produce.

The Virginia Rye Whisky

Liberty & Plenty is an independent and solely woman-owned, premium spirits company based in North Carolina, producing spirits using double copper pot distillation, column distillation and blending of matured spirits for a wide-reaching demographic. Liberty & Plenty offers six expressive brands, contract distillation and cask sales to domestic and international markets.  

Their inaugural spirits were released in 2023, and each brand has been recognized for exceptional quality in regional, national, and international spirit competitions. They have been awarded double gold, and gold medals by the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, demonstrating a level of excellence that they are committed to upholding year-over-year. More recently, the Tasting Alliance recognized their Overproof Rum with a “Best New Rum” award. White spirits starting at $7 USD Ex-Works and Bourbon Whiskey at $10 USD Ex-Works.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture supports farmers, protects consumers, and promotes North Carolina’s agriculture. It oversees food safety, animal and plant health, fair and market operations, crop and livestock programs, and environmental and economic initiatives for the state’s agricultural community.

Le Département de l’Agriculture de Caroline du Nord soutient les agriculteurs, protège les consommateurs et valorise l’agriculture de l’État. Il supervise la sécurité alimentaire, la santé des animaux et des plantes, le fonctionnement des foires et des marchés, les programmes agricoles pour les cultures et le bétail, ainsi que les initiatives environnementales et économiques en faveur de la communauté agricole.

Family-owned and operated by Pete and Vienna Barger, Southern Distilling Company has proudly reignited North Carolina’s distilling tradition while embracing the innovative future of America’s craft spirits industry. Founded in 2013 in storied Statesville, NC - called the “liquor capital of the world” in the 1800s - Southern Distilling Company has grown to become one of the country’s largest privately owned distilleries.  Statesville Contract Distilling, the contract distilling division of Southern Distilling Company, offers a diverse range of standard and custom new fill whiskeys, extensive aged barrel inventory, warehouse barrel storage, private label production, blending, product development, and co-packing for more than 180 brands globally. Statesville Contract Distilling’s mission is simple—to honor its Statesville, North Carolina roots while building on a decade-long reputation for combining the artistry of distilling with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled personalized service to produce craft-quality spirits at scale.

Virginia Distillery Company (VDC) is a leading producer of American Single Malt whisky, founded with a singular focus on bringing traditional single malt production to the U.S. using Scottish copper pot stills, malted barley, and long-term cask maturation. Distilled and matured in Virginia’s dynamic climate, VDC’s whiskies combine Old World technique with New World terroir.

At Vinexpo Wine Paris, VDC is showcasing Courage & Conviction, its luxury single malt range, defined by meticulous cask selection, extended aging, and a bold, modern American identity. In France, the brand is proudly distributed by Maison Villevert.

Also featured is American Custom Distilling (ACD), VDC’s contract and bespoke distilling division. ACD partners with premium spirits brands and independent bottlers globally, offering full-service production—from malt whisky to other distilled spirits—backed by deep inventory, flexible cask programs, and world-class technical expertise.

📍 Visit us at Vinexpo Wine Paris to explore American Single Malt at every level: house, luxury, and custom-built.

From rich mountains to serene coasts, the landscape of Virginia is as diverse as the distilleries that call Virginia home. Virginia is the birthplace of American spirits, and the region continues to be strengthened by the determination and innovation of Virginia spirit makers. From bourbon and whiskey aged to perfection in Virginia’s ideal mountain climate, to vodka, gin and everything in between, Virginia’s spirits industry is as diverse as the region itself. Distillers across the state produce world-class spirits inspired by both time-honored tradition and unique innovation.