Spirited Virginia Q2 2020 - 2

CHAIR'S MESSAGE
Ah, springtime! A time when
we leave the winter doldrums
behind and reconnect with
family and friends in warm
outside environs.

Maria J. K. Everett

Do you recall a childhood ode to
spring? "Spring has sprung, the
grass is riz. I wonder where the
birdie is!" Spring is also a time
for new growth. Virginians were
teased with what appeared to be
the early arrival of spring several
times during the winter. Crocuses,
daffodils and, yes, even dandelions
pushed through the soil, much to
everyone's surprise.

Virginia ABC is experiencing new growth too. I'm pleased to greet you as the
authority's new Board Chair. One of my first official duties involved a shovel and
some dirt when I joined Virginia's Governor and other officials to break ground at
the site of ABC's future headquarters and warehouse. This new facility in Hanover
County, just to the east of Richmond, will take shape over the next 18 months.
I also have the pleasure of authoring this quarterly column for ABC's flagship
publication. In this spring issue of Spirited Virginia you can read about
lower-proof, lower calorie drink options that are as tasty as their traditional
counterparts. We've introduced a variety of ready-to-drink canned cocktails
that you can now find on ABC store shelves. These products are perfect for
spontaneous gatherings-just pop the top and enjoy.
We offer a nod to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) in our feature EarthFriendly Distilleries. Read about several distillers that put our environment before
their wallet.
With wedding season approaching, we offer parents of the bride and groom
guidance on licenses that may be required and tips for buying bulk quantities of
alcohol. You'll also find product recommendations if you opt to gift members of
the wedding party with a thank you bottle. Check out our Gift Guide on page 30.
In this issue, our distilleries column takes a look at eight Richmond-area
distilleries-just another reason to visit Virginia's capital city. And while you're
traveling, continue your eastward trek to the Eastern Shore. Our Behind The Bar
column introduces you to a bartender at The Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery in Cape
Charles who makes an incredible Lemon Drop Martini.
If that doesn't taste like spring!

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Maria J.K. Everett
Chair, Virginia ABC
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