Vermont is home to a thriving spirits industry. Our in-state distillers are producing a wide variety of products from vodka and maple liqueurs to gin and rye whiskey. Many of them are winning national acclaim and international awards for their fine quality and appealing flavor.
If you would like to sample some of these locally-made spirits, check our calendar of tasting events for locations, times, and products at: http://802Spirits.com/event-types/retail-agency-tastings
A number of the distilleries have their own tasting rooms where the products they make can be sampled and purchased. You may also find local distillers at farmers’ markets, special events, or festivals around the state.
Here is a list of licensed distillers within the state, including links to their websites. Those with tasting rooms are noted, along with their hours of operation:
American Crafted Spirits/SILO Distillery
3 Artisans Way
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-4220
http://silodistillery.com
Tasting Room Hours: 11-5 daily at the distillery in Windsor
Appalachian Gap Distillery
88 Mainelli Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 989-7362
http://appalachiangap.com/
Tasting Room Hours: 1-5 Mon-Sat and by appointment
Balthazar Rex LLC
1 Brennan Circle
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-8225
www.bhaktaspirits.com
Black Flannel Distilling Co.
21 Essex Way #201
Essex Jct., VT 05452
(802) 857-5629
www.blackflannel.com
Tasting Room Hours: Wed-Sat: Noon-5PM
Boyden Valley Spirits
70 VT Rte 104
Cambridge, VT 05444
(802) 685-7724
http://boydenvalley.com
Tasting Room Hours: 10-5 Daily (January 1 – April 31st only open weekends)
Caledonia Spirits Inc.
116 Gin Lane
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 472-8000
http://caledoniaspirits.com
Tasting Room(s) Hours: 10-5 Mon-Sat at the distillery in Hardwick
Ferrisburgh Tasting Room, 2777 VT Route 7, Ferrisburgh (old Honey Gardens honey house), (802) 324-0354, 10-6 Fri & Sat
Flag Hill Farm
PO Box 31,
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-7724
http://flaghillfarm.com
GoAmericaGo Beverages (DBA WhistlePig Rye)
2139 Quiet Valley Road
Shoreham, VT 05770
(802) 897-7700
http://whistlepigwhiskey.com/
Tasting Room Location and Hours: 52 Seymour St., Middlebury, (802) 388-0098, 1-5 Thur-Sat, 11:30-3:30 Sun
Green Mountain Distillers
192 Thomas Lane
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-0064
http://greendistillers.com/
Honora Winery
1950 Collins Road
Jacksonville, VT
802-368-2233
http://honorawinery.com
Tasting Room(s) Locations and Hours (only wine at this time – no spirits): Jacksonville Tasting Room, 201 Vermont Route 112, Jacksonville, 802-368-2226, 11-5 Wed–Sun (Closed on Mon. & Tues.)
Manchester Tasting Room, 3609 Main Street, Manchester Center, 802-362-8008, 11-7 Sun–Sat
Hooker Mountain Farm Distillery
1193 Lovely Rd.
Cabot, VT, 05647
(802) 426-2052
http://www.hookermountainfarm.com
Tasting Hours: (by appointment)
Independent Brewers United (a.k.a. Magic Hat)
5 Bartlett Bay Rd.
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6114
http://www.magichat.net/
Killington Distillery
47 Old Mill Road
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-8200
https://killingtondistillery.com
Mad River Distillers
156 Cold Springs Farm Rd.
Warren, Vermont 05674
(802) 496-6973
http://madriverdistillers.com
email-alex@madriverdistillers.com
Tours and Tastings: 1pm-3pm Fri and Sat and by appointment at the distillery in Warren
Tasting Room Location and Hours: 8 VT Rt 17 (corner of Rt 100 and 17), Waitsfield, 12-6 Wed-Sun, (802) 496-3330
Putney Mountain Winery
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
802-387-5925
http://putneywine.com
Tasting Room(s) Locations and Hours: 10-5 Daily at the winery In Basketville
Quechee Tasting Room, 5573 Woodstock Road, Quechee (inside the Cabot Store), (802) 295-5335, 11–5 Thurs-Tues (June through December) and weekends and holidays (Jan through May)
Ripton Mountain Distillery
12 Park Street
Brandon, VT 05733
(802) 465-8224
https://riptonmountain.wixsite.com/website
Saxtons River Distillery
485 West River Rd.
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 246-1128
saxtonsriverdistillery.com
Tasting Room Location and Hours: 485 West River Rd., Brattleboro, 9-5 Mon-Fri, 10-5 Sat & Sun
Shelburne Orchard Company
216 Orchard Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2753
http://shelburneorchards.com
Tasting Room Hours: Seasonal Hours (end of Aug to end of Oct): 9-6 Mon-Sat, 9-5 Sun
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery
276 VT Rte 108
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
(802) 309-3077
http://smugglersnotchdistillery.com
Tasting Room Hours: At the distillery: 11:30-5 Daily
The Barrel House Tasting Room, 2657 Waterbury Stowe Rd., Waterbury Center, VT, open for tastings and purchase of spirits and gifts from 11- 5 Daily
St. Johnsbury Distillery
74 Eastern Ave.
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 424-1146
http://stjohnsburydistillery.com
Tasting Room Hours: Thurs-Sat 2-9pm
Vermont Distillers
7755 VT Rte 9 East
West Marlboro, VT 05363
(802) 464-2003
http://vermontdistillers.com
Tasting Room(s) Location and Hours: Distillery is now open for tastings, retail sales and cocktails.
Call for seasonal hours.
Additional Tasting Counter located inside the Hogback Mountain Country Store, Marlboro, VT
Burlington Tasting Room, 28 Church Street, Burlington, VT (802) 861-2071, 10am-8pm
Vermont Spirits
5573 Woodstock Rd
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 281-6398
http://vermontspirits.com
Tasting Room Hours: 10-5 Daily
Vermont Vermouth
22 Browne Ct., Unit 114
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 275-0227
http://www.vermontvermouth.co
Tasting Room: By Appointment
Village Garage Distillery
107 Depot St.
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7663
https://villagegarage.com/
Tasting Room: Thursday through Saturday 5-9pm and Sunday noon-5pm
Wild Hart Distillery
26 Sage CT
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 489-5067
www.wildhartdistillery.com
Tasting Room and Tours: We are reorganizing the way we do tastings and tours. Aside from special events we will be available by appointment only, however if you stop by unannounced and staff are present we would be more than happy to conduct a tasting, serve cocktails, and provide an overview of our manufacturing facility.