Toast to good luck with us at Mt. Defiance for St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy cider and cocktail specials.
Try our new spring cocktails starting Wednesday March 18th! Celebrate the arrival of spring and new fresh flavors.
Join us for the Adult Egg Hunt and enjoy laid back egg searching, great drinks and good vibes.
Sip and search for eggs filled with drink tickets and prizes.
21+ event
Outdoor Bar
Live Music
Egg Hunt for drink tickets, prizes & golden eggs!
Tickets are required.
Celebrate the Gold Cup & Kentucky Derby at Mt. Defiance with drink specials and tasty eats.
Stay tuned for details.
Enjoy live tunes by Meisha, great ciders, classic cocktails and good eats Saturday March 14th from 1pm-4pm.
Join us to celebrate Loudoun Wine’s annual Loudoun County Barrel Tasting wine event! Mt. Defiance is a stop on this incredible barrel tasting tour of Loudoun County winemakers. We’ll be tasting from one of our Pommeau barrels.
Tickets to this event are required and are available for purchase at through Loudoun Wine.
We’re celebrating our signature spirit and National Absinthe Day at Mt. Defiance Distillery Thursday March 5th through Sunday March 8th. Our signature, French-style absinthe is distilled from a historic recipe with home-grown botanicals. Sip it the traditional way or explore a lineup of craft absinthe cocktails made just for the occasion.
As if! It’s time to rewind to the 90s. Grab your crew, throw on your flannel or windbreaker, and join us for a night of 90s trivia, throwback jams, and ciders + cocktails.
Bring your A-game- prizes, bragging rights, and good vibes are up for grabs.
Teams welcome. Costumes encouraged. Dial-up not required.
Wednesday March 4th 6pm-8pm.
Join us for 90s Bingo Night and sip cocktails, play bingo and jam out to the best tunes of the 90s.
Prizes for bingo winners and for best 90s dress.
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!
We’re open Presidents Day Monday February 16th 12pm-6pm! Come spend your long weekend with us!
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.
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!
Fill your growler up for the big game! Enjoy $10 Farmhouse growler fills Sunday February 8th at Mt. Defiance.
Join us for 80s Trivia Night at Mt. Defiance! Test your 80s knowledge, sip 80s cocktails, snack on our winter food menu and enjoy 80s vibes all around.
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.
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!
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.
Rob Hoey brings his festive holiday tunes back to the Barn on Sunday December 14th from 1pm-4pm. Sip our holiday drinks, enjoy our food menu and settle in by the fireplace for a cozy and festive afternoon at the Barn.
Sip our holiday drinks, hot cider and enjoy live music by Jason Masi Sunday December 7th from 1pm-4pm.
Family & dog friendly.
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.
Let us shake up one of our legendary Old Fashioneds for you while you enjoy live music by the talented Mercy Creek Sunday November 30th from 1pm-4pm. It’s the perfect outing for family & friends after Thanksgiving!
This event is kid & dog friendly.
Enjoy live music by singer songwriter Ryan Sill at the Barn Sunday November 16th! Sip our seasonal cocktails, ciders and newly released wines while you enjoy a fall panini from our food menu.
This event is kid & dog friendly.
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.
Enjoy live music by Jason Masi at the Barn Sunday November 2nd! Enjoy our fall cocktails, seasonal ciders, newly released wines, fall food menu and more.
This event is kid & dog friendly.
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.
Enjoy live tunes by Strummin & Drummin from 1pm-4pm on Sunday October 19th at the Barn!
Fall cocktails featuring Mt. Defiance spirits, newly released wines and seasonal ciders - plus our delicious in house food menu is available all day.
