Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority

Virginia ABC is a leading revenue producer for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the source of future economic growth and innovation for the state. The profits that Virginia ABC contributes—collected from distilled spirits sales at ABC stores conveniently located across the state and taxes collected on beer and wine sales—provide much-needed funding for use in a multitude of state programs. This benefits all Virginians. Since its establishment in 1934, Virginia ABC has contributed $12 billion to the commonwealth’s general fund supporting major education, health and transportation initiatives.

Virginia ABC’s more than 4,700 employees take pride in our role as public servants and put customers first in all we do. 

We are one of our nation’s 17 control states—where the state government manages the sale and distribution of distilled spirits at the wholesale level. ABC stores are the only retail outlets in Virginia where customers may purchase liquor.