Maine maple weekend 2025!…read more We decided to go to Chadwick's Craft Spirits for one of our stops. I read about the history and a few reviews and thought it would be a great stop. Little did I know it would be THE BEST stop on our tour! Every person working at Chadwick's was AWESOME!!! One review stated, "The people there made you feel like family!" They were absolutely correct. First we met Lynn's niece and she told us a lot about the history and the layout of the location. Super kind, happy and friendly. The next spot at Chadwick's was the sample table and the woman we spoke to was AMAZING! Sorry, I can't remember her name, (maybe too many samples? Lol) She knew everything about each product and answered every question we asked. They had 10 items to sample. There was vodka, whiskey and liqueur. Some of the flavors were raspberry, blueberry and strawberry and plain vodkas. The whiskey flavors were maple, apple pie and cinnamon and reserve 100 proof. All of them were delicious!!! Then we met Lynn and she was awesome too. She was in the distillery and she was informative and friendly. We talked about how she began and all the hard work to get her where she is today. Next, we went inside the shop and met AJ and his sister! (Sorry, I don't remember her name either but she was warm and sweet. Both of them were exceptional at service, not just with us, but with everyone they spoke to. They have a lot of products there, from t-shirts to spirits and much more. We were told that some events are coming soon, including open mic night, live bands and much, much more!!! The location is perfect, very quaint and charming and worth going out of your way for. The only advertising is by word of mouth and social media, so please spread the word!

What a unique place! Off the beaten path but not too far. In a beautiful place with eclectic…read moreseating and fire pits! You receive a tasting and then choose your drink. This is casual yet so fun!! Karaoke on this night but they also have bands! This is a must on a Saturday night!!

Awesome tasting spot. I thought the bourbons were excellent and the blueberry vodka was definitely…read morea Maine treat. Don't skip out on the horseradish vodka. Definitely something everyone needs to try. The homemade syrups are also fantastic. We bought the blackberry and maple and they have been great to use as mixers in both cocktails, homemade sodas, and coffee. The owner really knew his stuff and gave a great experience talking through all of the profiles.

We stopped in on the fourth and chatted with Cole who was manning the front. He was very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly! He recommended us some good syrups to take home and even gave us some samples. Definitely check out this place if you're in the area!

Top notch service and selections. I had a tasting earlier and all of their alcohol is on-point. I…read morepersonally usually like sweeter tasting things more, and the seasonal Maple drink I just happened to stumble on it in my travels and ended up getting that! Bathroom floor has leaves decoration on it. I meant to get a picture of this, but I forgot to, and it was too embarrassing to go back to get the pic later on because I was the only customer in the building at the time and I would've felt too weird asking to use the facilities so soon (unnecessarily) or to ask if I could take a picture of leaves decoration on a floor. The entire building has a rustic farm house look inside, but everything is clean and comfortable and not "rustic" or "rural country" in a dirty sorta way.

Great customer service and not just wine to taste. While not a big gin fan, I did get a bottle…read morebecause it was great. Would love to be able to bring a bottle of everything back. Worth the drive off Rt 1. to check it out.

A quirky cool storefront with a horseshoe-shaped bar and an eclectic cocktail menu, comprised…read moremainly of the locally made spirits offered for sale: gin; aquavit; absinthe; coffee liqueur; and black walnut liqueur. Our party of four sampled a variety of the cocktails -- the Foggy Whistler, the Espresso Martini, and the Snorri. I loved the foggy whistler, made with gin, pineapple, mezcal, peach schnapps, and lime. The espresso martini was also a crowd favorite, made with coffee liqueur, janara, and gin. Support your local distillers and head over to Luce Spirits for a unique experience you'll only find in Rockland.

Very cute, chill, relaxing nano distillery with cocktails, board games, great vibes and awesome…read morebar tenders. Definitely worth dropping in if you're in Rockland! Grab a drink after (or before) hitting the art galleries, shops, and ferry out to the islands. Try the Aquavit for something a little different.

We first saw this distillery featured at a brew fest - liked their booze and in talking with them…read morewe realized they are also a Harvest Host location. We had to cut short a trip to NH so decided to head here! Very nice staff took us through the free tasting, and helped us order pizza and some merch. Place is a bit cold and sterile, but frankly that could be because it is well after 2 on a Sunday! Pizza was good, drinks were as well - so we are likely to return.

Mossy Ledge Spirits in Etna, Maine, is a charming craft distillery that offers a nice outdoor…read moreseating area filled with cozy seating. The tasting room is welcoming and the staff are notably attentive, adding to the overall pleasant experience. My family and I enjoyed several cocktails, while playing cards. If you're hungry, they provide pizza, however today they had Deb's on Wheels food truck which had an array of fried foods like French fries, burgers or in our case unbelievably good chocolate chip cookies. Overall, Mossy Ledge Spirits is really a must place to visit if you are in the area!

Went tonight for live jazz and the atmosphere was impeccable. I'm a sucker for live jazz, and the…read morecherry on top was the Rosemary Collins I had while listening. Great drinks, great vibes, 10/10.

If you're visiting Portland, pop over to Washington Ave and visit this local gin distillery. Grab a…read moresofa, stool, or chair in their tasting room with some friends and immerse yourself in some local made gin cocktails. The beautiful high ceilings with huge windows and the afternoon sun streaming in is an extra bonus to this laid back spot. They have multiple seasonal cocktail options that are delicious, along with the classics (Bees Knees & French 75 were my favorite!) Our favorite gin here is the Hardshore original gin (pairs perfect in a homemade lemon drop) and the Hardshore North Oak Gin. A convenience is also that you can order the gin for a flat rate of $12 shipping (minimum two bottles) to your home! We were introduced to this place when we went with a group of friends- it's a great spot for a large group. We liked it so much, we went back the next time we were in the area. They have board games, outdoor seating, and are pup friendly, what more could you ask for! IG- Lentz_Explore

Just to be clear, we did not go on a long drinking weekend in Maine!…read more We did go to Cold River Vodka for a tasting though. Wow! First off, their blueberry vodka (made with Maine Blueberries) may be the best Vodka I've ever had. Their gin, also amazing. Their aged vodka tastes like scotch! The place is fun, the crew is fun! I also learned the origin of English folk drinking Gin and Tonic (it was to help with Malaria)! It is illegal to ship alcohol in the US, so you have to carry it home in your suitcase. I am happy to say all three bottles made it home safely!!!

On our way up Maine this weekend, we decided to visit this vodka distillery we'd passed by on many…read morepast occasions. I'm so glad we stopped in. Vodka and gin are made and bottled right on site here using local Maine potatoes in the process. The entire business and production area is housed in a lovely old building with the distillery operation located on the main level. One flight up finds you in the tasting and salesroom. There was a tour already in progress when we arrived so we went right up to the tasting room where we had the place to ourselves along with the lovely staff person. She poured us tastes of their two signature vodkas: the regular and the blueberry flavored. Along with potatoes, blueberries are another signature Maine crop. Both vodkas were delicious. Normally, I don't think vodka tastes like much of anything and it's more about how smoothly it goes down. The plain vodka had a smooth and subtle flavor to it; very clean, crisp and easy to drink. While I am not very knowledgeable about flavored vodkas what I can tell you is that the blueberry had a lovely natural aroma of fresh blueberries with a hint of their flavor that was not overwhelming. It was subtle and agreeable. We purchased a bottle of the plain vodka; they were out of the blueberry. I turned down a taste of the gin since I don't care for it. I will use the bottle we bought simply to sip or in martinis. It's too good on its own to dilute with anything else and I think should be enjoyed as simply as possible. The tasting room also sells an array t-shirts and baseball hats and other souvenirs emblazoned with the name of the product: Cold River Vodka. On our way out, the tour that had been in progress was over. The tour guide greeted us warmly and offered us our own private tour which was very kind. Seeing all the gleaming equipment along with the huge 1,000 pound sacks of potatoes was quite something. This is a small but impressive operation. What we found here was delicious locally crafted vodka using all local ingredients, especially those Maine potatoes. We're happy we discovered Cold River.

Do not buy their alcohol! we had got sick as they put some chemicals in the bottle due to a defect…read moreat their facilities. We ended up with poison and the worse thing about it is this company does not have a way to contact them. They have no customer service when they try to kill you they take no responsibilities for their products. Avoid at all costs and boycott.

Excellent distillery. I spoke to Tim, one of the owners, and he shared the stories of each spirit…read more Great experience. Recommended stop while jumping through the breweries in the area. got a chance to taste all their spirits and each one was delicious and had a unique flavor profile. Really tasty suasion, gin, and rum.

15 mins away form Portland. Definitely, worth visiting. Tour and tasting was $5. Staff as very…read moreknowledgeable and Friendly. The product tasted wonderful. I recommend the tour

I can't say enough wonderful things about Three of Strong. We've been several times, and there's…read morejust a warmth and coziness to it that I haven't found in many of the surrounding breweries/distilleries. The interior is spacious and chic, everyone greets you with a smile, and the service is just so kind. The cocktails are also delicious and reasonably priced: highly recommend doing the cocktail flight ($11 for three pours) so you can try a variety! We usually order their popcorn as well: $5 for a bowl with unlimited refills. Great cocktails + great popcorn + any of the boardgames that they have on hand = a perfect rainy-day afternoon. I also have to give a special shout-out to the staff at Three of Strong for allowing me to host part of my 30th birthday at the distillery when a previously planned picnic got rained out. I cannot emphasize enough how welcoming and helpful everyone was, setting tables up last minute to seat our large group, getting us paper plates, a knife, and a lighter when I was woefully unprepared for the cake-cutting, and slinging great drinks all afternoon to keep everyone entertained. We've since moved out of Portland, but Three of Strong remains one of our favorite go-to's during our time there. I'd give them 10 stars if they could, and you can be sure we'll be visiting next time we're back in town!

Amidst the throng of breweries, Three of Strong Spirits stands out for its, well, spirits! A…read morevariety of rums, gin and vodka, cocktails on tap and in flights and in cans. A great open seating area, games, off street parking and courteous and talented staff makes this a great place to stop in with friends! Tip: the cocktails on tap are sweeter and a few ounce smaller pour than the cans.