Virginia Distillery Bottles Courage & Conviction at 92 Proof

Virginia Distillery Co has released its Courage & Conviction American Single Malt at 3 years old, bottled at 92 proof.

The expression carries the distillery's flagship name, a mark it has built its reputation on since the line's debut. Ninety-two proof sits comfortably above the bare minimum, a reasonable strength that suggests the whisky can stand up for itself.

Three years is young for single malt, and the age statement invites scrutiny. Whether the wood and spirit have made peace in that time is the real question, and one no press release can answer.