Belmont Farm Distillery: Culpeper, Virginia
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Belmont Farm Distillery is a family-run grain to glass distillery on a multi-generational farm near Culpeper, Virginia. The Virginia Spirits Board describes it as one of America's first craft distilleries.
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Belmont Farm at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | Belmont Farm |
Country and region | Virginia, United States |
Ownership / operator | Founded by Chuck and Jeanette Miller |
History or founding | Master Distiller Chuck Miller founded it with his wife Jeanette. Choose Culpeper and the Virginia Spirits Board give 1988 as the founding year, while Virginia.org says the idea began… |
Whisky identity | Farm distillery with grain-to-glass spirits and moonshine heritage |
Visiting | Check the producer's current website for tours, visitor access and bookings. |
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Founder
Master Distiller Chuck Miller founded it with his wife Jeanette. Choose Culpeper and the Virginia Spirits Board give 1988 as the founding year, while Virginia.org says the idea began in 1987 six miles south of Culpeper. Miller grew up on a farm and is the grandson of a moonshiner, and set out to follow his grandfather's trade legally.
Production
According to the Virginia Spirits Board, the farm grows and harvests its own corn, wheat and barley, and uses a historic 1933 copper pot still. Its labels include Kopper Kettle and Virginia Lightning. It makes whiskey, moonshine, vodka, gin and rum and carries Tim Smith's Climax Moonshine. It appeared on the Discovery Channel series Moonshiners.
Visiting
The address is 13490 Cedar Run Road, Culpeper. It lists a bottle shop, tasting room, group tours and private events. Hours vary, so check the website.
Sources
Virginia Craft Spirits (virginiaspirits.org), Belmont Farm Distillery profile
Choose Culpeper, Belmont Farm Distillery (August 2024), search summary
Virginia.org listing, search summary
Taste of NOVA, Chuck Miller, search summary
Gaps
The 1987 and 1988 dates differ. We have not confirmed output or the age of the current range. If you have more information about this distillery, or spot something we have got wrong, contact Whisky Clan and we will update this profile.
What makes Belmont Farm distinctive?
Farm distillery with grain-to-glass spirits and moonshine heritage
Belmont Farm whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Kopper Kettle Virginia Whiskey | NAS / varies | Check label | Farm distillery with grain-to-glass spirits and moonshine heritage |
These expressions are documented or historical references, not a live shop catalogue. Check the official producer for current age, ABV, release date and stock.
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Frequently asked questions about Belmont Farm
Where is Belmont Farm?
Virginia, United States.
Who is behind Belmont Farm?
Founded by Chuck and Jeanette Miller.
What is special about Belmont Farm?
Farm distillery with grain-to-glass spirits and moonshine heritage.
Which whisky expressions are documented?
Kopper Kettle Virginia Whiskey. Stock and exact distillation origin may vary.
Can you visit Belmont Farm?
Check the current distillery website for tours and opening arrangements before travelling.
Sources and editorial checks
Whisky Clan retains the original history and sources above. Ownership, whisky range and visitor conditions may change.
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