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Waterbird Spirits

Fast-growing canned cocktail brand with distribution in nearly 40 states. First company in Virginia to make and sell low alcohol beverage cooler using distilled spirit.

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Founded
2018
Sector
Food
City
Charlottesville
Region
CVL

About

Fast-growing canned cocktail brand with distribution in nearly 40 states. First company in Virginia to make and sell low alcohol beverage cooler using distilled spirit.

Team & affiliation

Affiliation: University of Virginia (Founder: Wilson Craig, A&S '16).

Region context

Waterbird Spirits is the only Food company we track in Central Virginia, based in Charlottesville — one of 7 across Virginia.

Central Virginia centers on UVA-adjacent biotech, climate, and software companies, with Lynchburg manufacturing nearby.

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CategoryStartups
Last reviewedMay 2026 by VAStartups Editorial
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