Virginia Distillery Co. Expands The Brewer’s Coalition with Two New September Releases

Virginia Distillery Co. Expands The Brewer’s Coalition with Two New September Releases: The Bruery Black Tuesday Stout Cask Finish and Revolution Brewing Straight Jacket Barleywine Ale Cask Finish

September 1, 2026 – [Lovingston, VA] – Virginia Distillery Co. is proud to announce two new additions to The Brewer’s Coalition, a limited-edition series of American Single Malt whiskies finished in casks from renowned breweries across the country. The Revolution Brewing Straight Jacket Barleywine Ale Cask Finish American Single Malt and The Bruery Black Tuesday Stout Cask Finish American Single Malt each draw on the character of a cult-favorite beer, finishing award-winning American Single Malt whisky in barrels that previously held two of the most sought-after beer releases in American craft brewing.

“Releasing two expressions at once lets people taste just how much the barrel shapes the whisky- the same single malt, aged over five years in ex-bourbon, taken in two completely different directions,” said Gareth Moore, CEO of Virginia Distillery Co. “Revolution Brewing and The Bruery are two of the most respected names in brewing, and Straight Jacket and Black Tuesday are legendary beers. Getting to finish our whisky in these barrels is very exciting, and it continues our mission to innovate within the American Single Malt category.”

The Bruery Black Tuesday Stout Cask Finish

This release takes its cues from the bold character of The Bruery’s Black Tuesday, the bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout that has become one of the most coveted beers in the country. The whisky is made from 100% malted barley, aged in premium ex-bourbon barrels for over five years, and then finished in Black Tuesday imperial stout barrels. Aromas of blackberry jam and caramel lead into soft citrus, chocolate, and hints of anise on the palate, with a velvety, complex, and enduring finish. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). Black Tuesday has also released a beer of its own, aged in Virginia Distillery Co. Barrels.

“Black Tuesday has always been a beer that lets the barrel speak. Our proprietary house yeast drives a remarkably low finishing gravity, creating a decadent stout that can pull tremendous depth and character from the barrels in which it's aged. Virginia Distillery Company’s reputation for excellence in American Single Malt made them an ideal partner for this collaboration,” said Barry Holmes, CEO of The Bruery. “To be able to release their Brewers Coalition whiskey finished in Black Tuesday barrels alongside Black Tuesday aged in their American Single Malt barrels is something truly special. Our members got a sneak peek of their whiskey at our Anniversary party earlier this year and were blown away.”

Revolution Brewing Straight Jacket Barleywine Ale Cask Finish

Inspired by the robust character of Revolution Brewing’s Straight Jacket, a barrel-aged barleywine from the Chicago brewery’s acclaimed Deep Wood Series, this release begins with American Single Malt whisky aged for more than five years in premium ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in barrels that previously held Straight Jacket. Aromas of oat scones and apricot lead into notes of maple syrup and fresh-cut ginger on the palate, with a finish that is rich, warming, and delicately spiced. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).

For this collaboration, Revolution sent six freshly dumped Straight Jacket barrels to Virginia Distillery Co., where they were filled with American Single Malt whisky for finishing. The partnership will continue in 2027, with Virginia Distillery Co. sending American Single Malt barrels to Revolution Brewing for a special Twenty Ten Collection variant featuring Straight Jacket and supplemental French oak. “We've filled and emptied over ten thousand bourbon barrels since our production brewery began operations in 2012,” said Marty Scott, Barrel Program Manager at Revolution Brewing. “We never gave much thought to Single Malt whiskey, with its focus on premium barley, long maturations, and subtle-by-comparison oak intensities- until now. In these beautifully nuanced, oak-neutral barrels from Virginia Distillery Co., our supplemental oak applications can sing without having to shout over the heavily-oaked expressions of bourbon.”

Virginia Distillery Company partners with top breweries nationwide, sourcing exceptional beer barrels to bring unique depth and character to its world-class American Single Malt whisky. Just six barrels of each expression will be released in September, with limited quantities available online, at select retailers, and at the Virginia Distillery Co. Visitors Center.

About Virginia Distillery Co.

Virginia Distillery Co. is the most-awarded single malt distillery in America. Founded on the vision of George G. Moore, the distillery is operated by his wife, Angela, and son, Gareth, who continue to elevate American whisky with an emphasis on quality and innovation. Based in Lovingston, VA, the distillery produces Courage & Conviction, its flagship American Single Malt whisky, and the Virginia Distillery Company American Single Malt range, featuring unique cask finishes from both Old and New World traditions.