Longwood’s newest Homecoming tradition is back for the third year, and it’s specifically for parents, alumni and friends of the university!
On the heels of its spectacular debut in 2023, Longwood’s 1839 Collection bourbon—the product of a partnership between the university and nearby Sandy River Distillery— became a record-setter last year, posting the largest single-day sale ever by a Virginia distiller.
Now Longwood and Sandy River Distillery are poised for the 2025 release of 1839 Collection and expect the single barrel bourbon aged and bottled in Prince Edward County to better last year’s performance of 750 bottles, which sold out in just 44 minutes. (Making the 2025 Reserve bottles even more desirable are this year’s distinctive metallic silver labels!) It’s all happening in time for Longwood’s third annual Homecoming & Alumni Weekend celebration set for Nov. 14-16.
Anyone who is interested in purchasing the limited 2025 Reserve bottles of 1839 Collection can sign up at go.longwood.edu/1839collection to receive email and text alerts when the sale goes live, which could be as early as Monday, Oct. 27.
Sales are limited to two bottles per customer, and 1839 Collection is expected to sell out quickly. So sign up as soon as possible to ensure you’re among the first to know when it goes on sale.
Parents are encouraged to attend Homecoming and experience Lancer spirit firsthand—tailgating, basketball games in the Joan Perry Brock Center and the chance to meet some of your student’s friends. Find out more and register here.
If you purchase 1839 Collection, there are three ways to get your bottle:
- Pick up at Longwood’s Homecoming & Alumni Weekend pregame tailgate event on Nov. 15 (preferred)
- Pick up at Sandy River Distillery
- Ship within Virginia
Note: There is no shipping outside Virginia at this time.
If you have questions, please contact 1839Collection@longwood.edu.
Here’s a toast to Longwood and our families!
—Longwood Marketing, Communications and Engagement