Virginia Distillery Co.
Matt Gonzales holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree from Lamar University, where professional performance earned a place on the Dean's List. Currently, Matt serves as a Licensed Insurance Agent at Benzy and as a Brand Ambassador for Virginia Distillery Co., both positions held since January 2022. Prior to these roles, Matt was the Executive Director at The Department of Social Media Services and has extensive experience in the chemical manufacturing industry, having worked as a Process Technician and Operator at Arkema for several years. Matt's earlier career includes a position as an IT Support Technician at Home Care Supply/Praxair Healthcare Services, showcasing a diverse skill set across various fields.
Virginia Distillery Co.
The late Dr. George G. Moore had a great passion for single malt whisky and his adopted home in Virginia. A native Irishman, George came to the U.S. in the 1970’s to seek new opportunities. In 2011, after many years of building successful businesses in both the U.S. and Ireland, George finally had the chance to combine his two passions when he started Virginia Distillery Company. Today, George’s wife, Angela Moore and their son, Gareth Moore, along with his wife, Maggie Moore, have taken the helm to continue building George’s dream. “Have the courage of your convictions,” was a saying George often repeated to friends and family. His credo became our core principle and the name of our newest American Single Malt whisky line, Courage & Conviction. From the impeccable quality of the ingredients we source, to the years spent perfecting our maturation process, we make whisky the right way – our way – never sacrificing the best for the easier, safer path. At Virginia Distillery Company, we carry George’s legacy forward by reinventing American Single Malt whisky. Every barrel is a culmination of the world’s finest distilling, aged to perfection in the ideal climate of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. While inspired by time-honored traditions, we forge traditions of our own- making whisky more than what has been, while remaining true to ourselves and our home. The result: a whisky that George would’ve been proud of.