Can I try the award-winning expression at The Sentinel Room?

The Sentinel Room in Independence, MO carries a Reserve Whiskey Library of over 600 expressions at 208 W Lexington Ave. Availability of specific Virginia Distillery Co expressions depends on current stock — ask a staff member at the bar.

When was the award announced?

This dispatch was published for the week of March 30, 2026 by The Independence Sentinel at The Sentinel Room.

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Virginia Distillery Co. Nominated for World Travel Awards Tourism Prize

Week of March 30, 2026

Virginia Distillery Co. has earned a nomination for North America's Leading Whisk(e)y Distillery Tour 2026 from the World Travel Awards. The Virginia operation sits alongside established names like Jack Daniel and several craft distilleries in the alphabetical lineup. Voting remains open for the tourism-focused award, though the recognition speaks more to visitor experience than what goes into the glass.

Details

status: nominated

Category: North Americas Leading Whiskey Distillery Tour

Competition: World Travel Awards 2026

Source: World Travel Awards

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