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    Falls Church Distillers

    3.8 (66 reviews)
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    Live music
    Dogs allowed
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    Finished paintings
    Michaele S.

    I came here with my mom to do the paint night (day) that is held by Yaymaker. Bought the tickets through Groupon and then confirmed them online. The paint session is held in the front area which is not a huge space but it was set up nicely. The room displays paintings from other artist and gives off a nice rustic vibe. I only had a glass of wine from the bar but there is a whole drink and food menu to choose from which is reasonably priced. Our waitress and paint instructor were wonderful and I would come again.

    a glass of lemonade
    Jessica P.

    Cute full-service distillery off the main drag in Falls Church. They distill their spirits jn-house and serve cocktails, wine and craft beer. The lemon-gin based one I got was very tasty. Although they don't serve food they have a deal where you can order from the burger place and pizza places next doors go will bring orders over and you can eat at the distillery. They had live music they day we went, which was also very nice.

    Old Fashioned
    David H.

    It's a local distillery with a friendly bar that's walking distance from my house so what's not to like? They serve different food at various times and events like trivia, karaoke, etc. so check the schedule. The bar area isn't huge but they manage to pack everything into a small space. They have happy hour during the week and despite the name they do serve wine and beer as well. They're a welcome addition to the area and I'll be back here for sure.

    Neal E.

    We visited Falls Church Distillers last Saturday afternoon for a spirits tasting. I stumbled across them as a result of finding them on Yelp! We came in early on a hot afternoon - and sat at the bar. I ordered a tasting flight of two vodkas and two gins. I met Michael, the owner/proprietor. Really nice, personable guy! I enjoyed three of the four spirits I tasted. The second Gin was a little much for me. Very heavy on the licorice/anise flavor - gave me instant heartburn! The vodkas were very good! Falls Church Distillers is more than a distillery. You can order cocktails, wine, beer, and it is also a full service restaurant. They have a full menu of food. Will have to try out some menu food items during our next visit! It was a tad warm inside the day we visited. I don't know if they were having a problem with their HVAC...? Worth a visit or more! #FallsChurchDistillers

    Vinay V.

    Spirits are great,skip the food. Because it is bad, based on a panini and salad experience, but I think that is something you can't go wrong with, even being hungry since 6 hours, I was unable to call it okay. Brussetta was okay. Grab the burger at elevation or pizzeria orso adjacent to before or after it and just enjoy their amazing vodka, gin, whisky, Apple brandy to name a few. The cocktails are also excellent. Hot tini a summer drink is highly recommended if you like the zing. They have various events like open mic, paint night etc. Definitely a great place to hang out and have a few good conversations. Hopefully they get better with their food.

    The Darks (whiskies and rums) taster. $17.
    Kevin M.

    My visit to Falls Church Distillers was fine. Nothing mind-blowing, but pretty good. I visited with my wife on a Sunday afternoon looking for a local craft distillery. The service was ok and the drinks were tasty. There was a group of people there painting pictures, so we felt a little out of place, but it turned out alright. I tried a flight of the "darks" - whiskey and rum. I thought the price was a little high, but the portions turned out to be ok. The bartender took some time to explain each one. All in all, each was pretty good. If you're in the area, I'd definitely give it a try.

    a guitar and amp
    Sarah D.

    Nice place and they have live music on weekend. They offer wine and cocktails made with the liquor they make on site. There don't serve food but there is a pizza place and a burger place that deliver to the distillery at no cost.

    Pasta al Ragu
    Sam S.

    Let me start by saying DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME! PLEASE SEE MY IMAGES You will understand my rage and disgust at this place. My boyfriend was running the Marine Corps Marathon Sunday and I had just flown in from being out of the country for a week. Both exhausted & at the hotel we get in yelp to find dinner. The reviews for Falls Church Distillers weren't bad. The menu looked decent. So we ordered. Let me just point out again this was the meal my boyfriend was going to eat before running 26 miles. THIS is what we got. When I opened what was supposed to be my charcuterie board, the first box to be opened, I honestly thought it was a joke. I told my boyfriend, "this can't be right, where is the rest of it and are those dollhouse crackers thrown on top?!" We opened the rest of the boxes of food and quickly saw this was not a joke THIS was what the put in the boxes, accepted hard earned money from us for, & delivered to us. On what planet is this even an attempt at ITALIAN?! We had every intention to go in after the marathon and demand a refund. I in all my anger wanted to find out what idiot reviewed the order and gave the ok to deliver this as well as the pathetic excuse for a cook that has the audacity to send this out of the kitchen! Fortunately for them after the marathon we were exhausted and decided let them have the money we wasted on the garbage they gave us. They'll need it when they are out of business soon because there is NO way a place like this will stay afloat much longer. So here it is folks RUN! STAY AWAY! SAVE YOUR MONEY! This is garbage.

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    Wayne C.

    Was underwhelmed by my experience here. As a whiskey lover, I was excited to get a walk through of their offerings. I've gotta say, the whiskey is downright an abomination. It's way too young and doesn't have much flavor at all. Very one dimensional and lacked any real taste. It was a little like drinking a severely watered down cocktail. Not my cup of tea-but, to each their own. I really wanted to like this place, but I couldn't see myself returning again. Not a knock against the joint, clearly people dig it, I just don't like drinking bad liquor.

    Aarti B.

    I love coming here because of the unique products (have you heard of pepper flavored vodka?) and stellar service. I've been here twice for tastings and bought a bottle of bourbon for my fiancee each time. The distillery is a one-stop shop with its wide selection of 5 liquors: pepper flavored vodka, lemon flavored gin, bourbon, regular gin, regular vodka. Can't wait for the wheat and corn Jameson style whiskey, rum, and apple brandy to come out later this year! I'm impressed how Mike is able to use the same tank to distill the different types of liquor. He gave us a tour back in Dec and showed us how the whole process works! When I came back the 2nd time in Feb, the distillery got its full liquor license and became a full-service bar with extensive food menu (no fence dividing the bar from the ABC store). Now full size cocktail replace the mini flights (hope the spiked hot chocolate with vodka returns to the menu!) The distillery was previously limited to only serving 3 ounces/day per customer. Now there's no limit! Although there are only a 1/2 dozen cocktails to choose from on the new menu, the VA mule is my favorite - the bourbon and ginger beer are great! I like how the Jimmy Thyme cocktail is sweet from the brown sugar and lemonade, but balanced out with bourbon. Nick, the bartender, also hooked me up with a custom cocktail outside the menu, Pomegranate Mint cocktail, which I thoroughly enjoyed. He also gave us a complimentary shooter of eggnog with aged vodka topped with kahlua. It was heavenly and would request it as a cocktail next time. Thanks for the hook up Nick! Every time I come here, I'm greeted by a warm smile from Mike, who loves sharing his knowledge and passion of distilleries with my fiancee and I. We appreciated all of his recommendations to other distilleries and visited KO, MurLarkey, VA Distillery, and Silverback. I had fun at all of them and they each have a unique vibe and cocktail flights. I would also add Catoctin and Copper Fox to the list. I would come back for some live music. Great local spot with artisanal cocktails and friendly service.

    Matthew F.

    Fun, hip place that delivers a distillery/restaurant/bar/art combo. It sounds like a lot, but they make it work. I went for the bourbon, and was happy with my samples. Per VA ABC law, they can only serve a total of 3 ounces of booze. Those 3 ounces can be divvied up as 1 ounce pours, 0.5 ounce pours, or a pour within a cocktail. But after that - no more! VA is very specific in how much you are allowed to drink. After my samples I had a quick lunch while watching TV and admiring the artwork for sale. Loved my chicken hoagie (technically it was a panino al pollo) and chili! What I tried: Great Falls Gin: I typically don't like gin because its both tasteless & too botanical to me. Theirs surprised me with a black liquorish finish. Apparently they use 50% anise, which was unusual to me (but I liked it). Virginia Mule bourbon w/ginger: Soda-like combo that was pretty good, although it was too cold outside for me to enjoy it properly. Hot Chocolate with bourbon I think? LOVED this. I wanted more, but was at my 3 ounce limit.

    Prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe and spicy giardinieria.
    Dylan C.

    If you want to know what Virginia ABC laws are, you need only to wonder in to this place. I love small craft beer joints and distillers alike. FCD has some solid food on their short menu. I just had a couple small antipastas, but heard good things on the other foods. Upon entering, you will receive some of the rules put on distilleries by ABC. Thinking of what the owner must have gone through to abide by all of this really makes me feel for them. The distillery is segmented into several areas by cages with clear, yet ridiculous, ABC rules on where, when, and how much you can imbibe. It's a family joint where everyone seems to do a bit of everything. Seems discombobulated at times, but it is all in service of their guests. All over, cool place that serves as a living museum of what puritan liquor laws put on business owners.

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    Waiting patiently for the new location. Good vibes, equally great whiskey flights. Hopefully you can reopen in Falls Church. Can't wait.

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    Solid Food, not fancy, but good. Very nice staff. House spirits are clean tasting. Super laid back and casual. We will return.

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    I like how the Jimmy Thyme cocktail is sweet from the brown sugar and lemonade, but balanced out with bourbon.

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    We were lured by the signs on the road to Copper Fox Distillery. Keep following the signs and then…read morekeep following the signs some more and you'll come across the large dilapidated looking barn and you've arrived. It was a chilly day and we followed the instructions to ring the bell when we were outside. Shout out to the folks here who provide the cute cat with a heated blanket to lay on during cold weather. Members of the staff quickly came by to let us in and we walked into a empty sitting area. To be fair, it was around 3:00pm on a Wednesday. The vibe inside is eclectic, homey, and comfortable. We grabbed a seat at a table near the fire. We had time to review menu. I picked a classic Whiskey Sour and my Mom got one of their warm whiskey cocktails. Both of us really enjoyed ours. We sipped and savored them and just enjoyed a bit of a respite from our road trip. We both got a bottle of their whiskey to take home with us. These aren't your standard whiskeys and they are definitely more expensive than what you'd probably get in the liquor store. We've been enjoying our purchases at home since our visit. Copper Fox is a nice stop and I'd recommend it to folks wanting a break and a beverage.

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    Popped in on a whim and didn't regret it at all. The ambiance was great right from the start. It's…read moremodern, comfortable, and has really great aesthetics. It's a relaxed, welcoming spot and a perfect place to hang out for a bit. The staff was amazing, super friendly, and really knowledgeable about everything they offer. The tasting was great and gave a good feel for their lineup. I really liked that they use locally sourced ingredients across a variety of their spirits. You can tell there's a lot of care put into what they're producing. Definitely recommend stopping in. Afterward, head over to their bar next door and try a cocktail made with their spirits. It's absolutely worth it.

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    I was looking up things to do while we were in town for a wedding and found this distillery with a…read morefree tour! I reserved our spots online and checked us in when we arrived. We had a bit of time to browse the store before the tour started. The tour was about an hour and included a free tasting. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and led us through the history of Virginia's oldest distillery. He was a bit hard to understand and talked VERY fast, which made it tough to absorb much of the info. However, for a free activity I enjoyed it. The best part of course was the tasting at the end. We were led through how to taste the spirits and given water and crackers as palate cleansers. We tried one of their gins, two bourbons, and the caramel bourbon cream liqueur. The bourbon cream was delicious and so smooth! I really liked the gin as well. We all ended up buying at least one bottle, so I'd say it was a success.

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