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The legal minimum drinking age in West Virginia is 21. Prior to 1972 the minimum drinking age in West Virginia was 18 for beer and wine and 21 for liquor. In 1972 West Virginia established its minimum drinking age at 18 years for all Alcoholic Beverages. In 1983 West Virginia raised the minimum drinking age from 18 to 19. In 1986 West Virginia raised the minimum drinking age from 19 to 21.

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