Featured Spirit: Virginia Velvet
Feb
1
to Feb 28

Featured Spirit: Virginia Velvet

We’re celebrating Virginia Velvet all month long at Mt. Defiance. This creamy, chocolatey treat is a delicious blend of our Old Volstead’s Bourbon, cream, vanilla, espresso and cocoa powders and a few other secret ingredients. It’s only available through the end of February - so come by, give it a taste and take home a bottle before it’s gone until next winter.

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Mardi Gras Sazerac
Feb
13
to Feb 16

Mardi Gras Sazerac

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The Sazerac is a New Orleans original, bold, aromatic, and steeped in cocktail history. At Mt. Defiance Distillery, we honor the classic with a rinse of our award-winning absinthe, adding layered botanicals and subtle complexity to every sip. Made with our Old Volstead’s bourbon, Peychaud’s bitters, and a twist of lemon, it’s a timeless cocktail done the right way.

Enjoy them in the cocktail loft February 13th through February 16th as a Mardi Gras special!

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Valentine's Day Pairing
Feb
13
to Feb 16

Valentine's Day Pairing

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We’re celebrating love with perfect pairings of decadent artisan sweets and our ciders, wines and cocktails. Sweets pairings include; Crème brûlée bite, strawberry macaron and a sea salt caramel.

Choose between a cider & wine pairing available in our cider tasting room downstairs or a cocktail pairing available in our intimate cocktail loft.

Available February 13th-16th at Mt. Defiance.

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Sip & Script Calligraphy Class
Feb
18
6:00 PM18:00

Sip & Script Calligraphy Class

Join us at Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery in Middleburg, VA for a festive workshop of Valentine’s/Galentine’s fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your Valentine’s/Galentine’s cards. The perfect crafty night out!

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80s Bingo Night
Jan
28
6:00 PM18:00

80s Bingo Night

Join us for a throwback 80s Bingo Night! We'll blast your favorite 80s tunes, have prizes for best dressed (bust out the leg warmers and Members Only jackets) and sip throwback cocktails like our take on the grasshopper.

Our food menu will also be available to purchase. See you there for a totally rad time!

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Holiday Bingo
Dec
17
6:00 PM18:00

Holiday Bingo

Get ready to shout “JINGLE BELLS” and celebrate a festive night with family and friends at our holiday bingo night Wednesday December 17th from 6pm-8pm.

Bring the kids, friends and your furry friends too, it’s a holiday evening full of festive fun for everyone.

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Parking for Christmas in Middleburg
Dec
6
8:00 AM08:00

Parking for Christmas in Middleburg

It’s the most wonderful time of year again - Christmas in Middleburg! We’re opening up early for parking and a morning of holiday cheer. Grab a ticket, park your sleigh, enjoy a holiday beverage and walk down to the parade route.

Join us on December 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM for a festive event and enjoy the best time of year in Middleburg.

Snag your ticket soon - we will sell out. Tickets can be purchased via this link or using the button down below.

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Holiday Market
Nov
16
12:00 PM12:00

Holiday Market

Sip, shop and enjoy holiday cheer at Mt. Defiance’s annual Holiday Pop Up Market Sunday November 16th from 12pm-6pm! Shop local vendors and find holiday gifts, sip holiday cocktails and seasonal ciders and enjoy a day full of holiday cheer! Ryan Sill will be playing live from 1pm-4pm during the event too!

This event is kid and dog friendly.

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Aldie Mill Bourbon Release
Nov
1
12:00 PM12:00

Aldie Mill Bourbon Release

Join us Saturday November 1st for our Old Volstead’s Bourbon Aldie Mill Edition Release!

The Virginia grown corn and wheat in this bourbon was ground by the Historic Aldie Mill back in 2021. This 200 year old mill is powered by water from the Little River. The flour from grinding was taken just five miles down the road to our distillery and used to make this Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

We are so proud to share this Virginia made bourbon - from farm to mill to distilling - every step of this process has been about honoring Virginia’s traditions.

Join us at our release party for bourbon cocktails, bourbon tastings, food and more Saturday November 1st from 12pm-6pm.

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Harvest Festival
Oct
18
12:00 PM12:00

Harvest Festival

Join us at the Barn Saturday October 18th from 12pm-6pm for a fall celebration! We’ll have fun autumn activities, fall cocktails, seasonal ciders, our new wines, delicious food items and so much more.

This event is family AND dog friendly.

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Bingo Night
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00

Bingo Night

Join us for a special spooky season edition of Bingo Night at the Barn on Wednesday October 15th from 6pm-8pm. Bring the whole family, the pups, and your friends.

Enjoy fall cocktails, seasonal ciders, our newly released wines and tasty eats from our in house food menu.

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Taste of NoVA
Oct
11
to Oct 12

Taste of NoVA

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Enjoy handcrafted cocktails by our lead distillery Kimberly at Northern Virginia Magazine’s Taste of NoVA Saturday October 11th & Sunday October 12th from 12p-4pm.

Use the button below to snag your tickets to Northern Virginia’s ultimate food and wine festival, tickets include unlimited sips and samples of some the very best NoVA has to offer.

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Trivia Night
Oct
1
6:00 PM18:00

Trivia Night

Trivia Night is a great time at Mt. Defiance! From 6pm-8pm test your knowledge with your friends & family, enjoy ciders, our new wines and enjoy dinner from our food menu.

Come early and secure a table, our last trivia night was packed!

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Shuck & Sip
Sep
13
12:00 PM12:00

Shuck & Sip

Join us for an afternoon of oysters & cider at Mt. Defiance on Saturday September 13th! 🦪 🥂

We'll have oysters by King Street Oyster Bar - our small batch ciders, handcrafted cocktails and Loudoun county wines from 12pm-6pm.

Mark your calendar & don't miss this event!

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