Can You Name George Washington's Favorite Drink?

18th-Century Drinking Quiz Can you name George Washington's favorite drink? Or the most popular alcoholic beverage in the American colonies? TAKE THE QUIZ

George Washington's Love of Beer George Washington purchased his beer from both domestic and London brewers, but after the war, he bought only American. He wrote in 1789, "we have already been too[o] long subject to British prejudices. I use no porter or cheese in my family, but such as is made in America—both those articles may now be purchased of an excellent quality."  LEARN MORE

DID YOU KNOW?

The first president owned and operated a distillery that became one of the largest in the nation. Unlike today, George Washington’s whiskey was not bottled or branded. The whiskey was poured into wooden barrels and shipped to nearby merchants.

How to Drink George Washington's Whiskey At George Washington's reconstructed distillery, we produce whiskey and other small batch spirits using traditional 18th-century methods. In this two-minute video, learn how to best enjoy our unaged rye whiskey.  WATCH VIDEO

In a 1762 letter to a British merchant house, George Washington purchased beer, porter and wine, as well as household goods and clothing. Read his complete order.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fall Wine Festival At this after-hours event, enjoy unlimited samples from 20 Virginia wineries as you relax on the east lawn and listen to live music. LEARN MORE

George Washington Whiskey Festival Taste George Washington’s Rye Whiskey and spirits from 14 Virginia distilleries at our first-ever whiskey festival! A special VIP event at the distillery takes you behind the scenes.  LEARN MORE

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