8 Shires Coloniale Distillery

Here at Eight Shires we have spent the past seven years diligently researching the lost art of distillation in early America. Over the last 8 years we have perfected the old way of distillation to create two unique product lines named after the original eight shires of Virginia. Both product lines are based off of the popular spirits of our forefathers.

Address:

7218 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Phone:
7572782456

Website:
8 Shires Coloniale Distillery

THE HISTORY OF WILLIAMSBURG

Prior to European settlement, the area around modern-day Williamsburg was settled by the indigenous American tribes of the Powhatan Confederacy. Williamsburg was first settled in 1638 and was originally referred to as Middle Plantation due to its location on the high ground in the middle of the Virginia Peninsula. In 1699, Middle Plantation was renamed Williamsburg in honor of King William III of England.

By the turn of the 20th century, Williamsburg was a quiet country village, and many colonial buildings, while still standing, were in disrepair. The Reverend Dr. D.A.R. Goodwin made it his goal to restore Williamsburg to its colonial spendor, seeking financial help from none other than John D. Rockefeller Jr., the heir to Standard Oil. It was due to the Rockefeller contributions that Williamsburg became what it is today: A living museum, with history preserved and on exhibit every day.

8 Shires Coloniale Distillery

THE HISTORY OF WILLIAMSBURG

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