Old World Libations

Old World Libations is based in Union, West Virginia, the county seat of Monroe County and a small town surrounded by the Allegheny Highlands. This producer stands out in West Virginia's craft beverage scene by covering three distinct categories: wine, cider, and mead. Union is a quiet community with deep Appalachian roots, and the surrounding Monroe County landscape, with its farmland and pastures, provides a fitting backdrop for a producer working across multiple fermentation traditions. If you're looking for something well beyond a standard winery visit, this is a genuinely different kind of stop.

Old World Libations produces wine, craft cider, and mead, which means tastings here cover a much wider flavor range than a typical winery visit. Wine tastings introduce guests to grape-based offerings made with varieties suited to the Appalachian climate, while the cider selection draws on the apple-growing tradition deeply embedded in West Virginia's agricultural history. Mead, made from fermented honey, adds a third dimension to the experience, appealing to visitors curious about ancient fermentation styles. Together, these three offerings create a tasting experience that works equally well for seasoned enthusiasts and first-time visitors.

Old World Libations serves visitors from Union and across Monroe County, one of West Virginia's more rural and scenic southern counties. Guests travel from Lewisburg across the border in Greenbrier County, as well as from the Virginia side near Covington and Warm Springs. The location along Route 3 and Route 219 makes Union reachable from several surrounding areas for a dedicated day trip.