Courage & Conviction The Draftsmen Sip Whiskey Store Pick

Crafted in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Courage & Conviction – The Draftsmen is a bespoke expression of American Single Malt Whisky, specially selected by Sip Whiskey for those who seek bold character and refined complexity. This exclusive bottling is a tribute to the original visionaries—George Moore, Dr. Jim Swan, and Harry Cockburn—who combined business acumen, scientific precision, and engineering prowess to create the foundation for Virginia Distillery Co., now home to America’s Most Award-Winning Single Malt.

The Draftsmen is a handpicked marriage of casks, showcasing the full spectrum of Virginia’s terroir-driven maturation. Aged in a thoughtful combination of ex-bourbon, cuvée, and sherry casks, it delivers a deep, nuanced profile that honors both tradition and innovation.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Toasted almond, honeycomb, and dried apricot

• Palate: Layers of rich caramel, baking spice, and red fruit compote

• Finish: Long and warming, with hints of dark chocolate, oak tannin, and candied orange peel

Mash Bill: 100% malted barley (American Single Malt)

Cask Types: A bespoke blend of ex-bourbon, cuvée, and sherry casks

Proof: Varies by barrel, non-chill filtered and natural color

Awards (brand-wide):

• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition

• Best American Single Malt – World Whiskies Awards

• Gold – Beverage Testing Institute

This Sip Whiskey Store Pick of The Draftsmen invites whisky enthusiasts to taste the legacy of its founders—visionaries who drafted not just a distillery, but a movement in American Single Malt.