Amazing experience. Thank you for the great presentation of…read morethe liquors. They are all special. The maple syrup is awesome. It's rich and has 3 different flavors. Thanks for letting us for tasting before buying. MUST visit here when you travel Vermont.

Really cute, small distillery. The gentleman inside, Conor was very nice and helpful. There's an…read moreoutside seating area to enjoy your drinks. The area is also pet friendly and dogs are welcome outside.

Some innovative products. Cirka is a small distillery that produces high quality spirits. They…read moredesigned their own still. We visited the distillery on a Saturday, there was no production activities. The tasting was informative and the bar area is comfortable.

We did the tasting tour today and had Sean as our guide. It was a wonderful tour. Sean is very…read moreknowledgeable and very entertaining. We enjoyed the tour and tastings and highly recommend the Cirka tasting tour in Montreal.

The atmosphere and service were great. The staff were very insightful regarding their libations…read more We did a flight which was great; they offer a great variety. We then ordered full drinks....the espresso martini and Greenwich village old fashioned, both were delicious. Definitely a great spot.

We stopped in to this spot for a drink while in town. The space is a bar/retail shop and we had fun…read morelooking at all the stuff to buy - lots of mixers, bitters, drink-related gifts, and other items. We sat at the bar and relaxed - it was pretty quiet and we had the place mostly to ourselves for most of our visit. I ordered the raspberry shrub highball, Nate got the corn 'n oil, and my friend got the maple bourbon sour. It was fun watching the bartender mixing up our drinks, and she answered any questions we had. Very chill spot, and the drinks were tasty. I loved the super refreshing highball. They do serve snack boards and flights as well as their cocktails. I'm glad we stopped in and would come back again in the future!

From the owner: Important: Le bar est temporairement fermé. Il est possible d’effectuer un ramassage en boutique…read more(sur rendez-vous) du lundi au vendredi de 9h00 à 17h00 info@lachaufferie.ca 450 375-9559 La Distillerie de la Chaufferie a pour mission d’offrir aux Québécois une gamme de spiritueux au goût franc et authentique. Le soin apporté à la sélection des matières premières achetées chez des producteurs d’ici jumelé à des procédés de distillation à la fine pointe confèrent à nos produits une saveur locale et une qualité irréprochable. *Nos heures d’ouverture varient en raison des restrictions provinciales.

Super cold Thursday evening - this spot was a welcome respite in the still-bustling street. Inside…read morethere was no one else inside as we looked through all the bottles available. Guy behind the counter pointed out the tastings and figured it was worth going through. The tasting consists of any 4 spirits of your choice for ($5). Good variety in strength and type, though many maple forward options. Really liked the maple bourbon, as it wasn't too pungent or sweet. Maple gin was only okay, not as evenly balanced. The regular gin and bourbon offerings were more ideal, though very strong on its own. Thankfully split the 4 small shots between the two of us since we hadn't had food yet (no snacks for sale here). Things are generally well priced, and they have smaller bottles to buy as well. A welcome respite if looking for a quick perk-up.

Great place for a tasting....honey bourbon, maple bourbon, and an assortment of vodka's....all VT…read moremade. Left the store with a little bit of everything.....will make for great stocking stuffers next year.....if they make it!

Cherry River Distilleries was my first stop in Magog and a great spot for local spirits. It's…read morehoused in a quaint old church just a couple blocks off the Rue Principale Ouest and made for an interesting experience, browsing gin, vodka, and rum under stained glass windows. The whole first floor is arrayed with their many spirit options, along with cold cases for canned cocktails and mocktails. A distillery tour was just starting when we arrived, so we got to take a quick look around at the former sanctuary-turned-display area before it was cordoned off. If you want to take a tour, you need to make reservations ahead of time. Even with the tour going on, they still had all their offerings in a shop area right at the entrance. After browsing around, the Tall Man and I asked to taste a few options at the register area. (The staff recommended taking a look before tasting, since they have so many options.) We were excited to discover that their rums are made with sugar cane juice from Martinique à la rhum agricole (vs. made with molasses like other Caribbean rums). Although I speak enough French to travel, the staff helpfully explained the different offerings in English so that the Tall Man could better understand. In the end, we picked up a few bottles of the spiced rum for ourselves and as gifts (I usually don't like spiced or flavored rums, but theirs was really good!), as well as their whisky (interesting and super smooth) and one of their gins (very herby). We overloaded our suitcases from the start of our trip, but it was worth it. Everyone loved their gifts, and we've been enjoying this taste of Quebec at home. The mocktails are pretty well balanced and not too sweet. It was also a plus to see Cherry River spirits served at bars and restaurants around Magog. We will be back, hopefully for a tour! One note: We visited with a baby and stroller. Due to recent snow, the ramp was blocked. There isn't much space inside to push a stroller anyways, though, so we folded it up and put it in a corner while one of us hung out with the baby close to the entrance. (Very cramped quarters, but it worked.) In the future we would probably use a baby carrier or leave the stroller outside if it hadn't been snowing.

Awesome place, must stop. The owner has a passion for what they are doing and is super friendly and…read morewill stand behind their product...with obvious reason. Amazing alcohol.

I've thrown up once from alcohol. It was on my 21st birthday some decade ago on Burnett's vodka. I…read morehave never had a sip of Burnett's since. Over the years, I've drunk in moderation, and have had a fair variety of vodkas, but I'm certainly not the world's premier expert on vodka. But.. if I had to choose between my 21st birthday Burnett's or the lemon vodka by GMD, I'd choose Burnett's. GMD's vodka doesn't taste anything like what you'd expect from an acidic lemon. It tastes spoiled.. it tastes like the vodka was distilled in a sneaker. They seem genuinely interested in their craft, but the product I consumed was arguably one of the worst things I have ever taken in. I went out of this way to write this review because purchasing this was for sure my worst regret of 2021 (all purchases combined.. both alcohol and not).

Definitely worth a stop when in the Waterbury area. Smugglers' Notch Distillery is in the same…read moreplaza as Cabot Creamery and Lake Champlain Chocolates, so there is a lot to see and taste here. After looking at the very attractive displays showcasing each product made at the Distillery, my daughter and I opted to share a tasting. We chose the Moroccan Rose and Grapefruit Flavored Vodka to start and I loved the distinct fruity taste without the sugary sweetness. Next was the Maple Gin, which was lovely as well. Our server told us she likes to mix it with muddled blueberries and ginger beer for a refreshing summertime mule, and I agree that does sound delicious. Our third taste was the Bourbon Maple Cream Liquor, which was so delicious, and we finished the tasting with the Maple Cram Liquor, which was smooth, sweet, and went down very easily. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the store - everything was sparkly clean and shining. The layout of the displays was so attractive. We will definitely stop there again on our next trip to VT.

Not a lot to like with their products. You can find more losers than winners so do a $5 tasting of…read moreyour top 4 picks. In my case there was only 1 that passed the taste test. Friendly staff but I would not return.

Excellent, excellent cocktails that you can't even taste the alcohol in due to the honey in them…read more(and in the spirits themselves). Live music. Free activities. Lawn games. Ample seating. Great service. Friendly patrons. A perfect pit stop during your VT vacation and one we'll be returning to again and again.

I enjoy visiting distilleries and breweries because my husband loves them, and I always like seeing…read morewhat non-alcoholic options they have. Things like hop water and mocktails make it more enjoyable for me, too. This place is really nice, with a beautiful lawn and a great setting for hanging out with friends. I tried one of their mocktails, and the flavor was very good. However, it was mostly ice and felt overpriced for the amount of drink I actually received. For those who need gluten-free options, the snack selection is pretty limited, so that's something to keep in mind. I would definitely come back for the views, atmosphere, and to hang out with friends. Next time, though, I'll probably bring my own snacks and grab a non-alcoholic drink elsewhere.

Hands down the best experience we had while visiting Montreal! From the moment we walked in, our…read moregroup of 8 was treated like family (in the best way!). We were early and our table wasn't quite ready yet, so they kindly found space for us at the kitchen bar. Turns out that was a perfect place to for us to wait. We were able to talk to Chef Heather and watch her work her magic on the dishes she was plating. We took advantage of this time to order the deviled eggs and some drinks. Loved the eggs! Once we moved to our table, we all noticed that even though we may have had a designated server, everyone that we spoke to graciously treated us like we were the most important people they were taking care of that night. The teamwork amongst the staff was incredible to see and feel. At one point, Fred let us know that they only had 2 buns left, so if we wanted a burger, he needed to know immediately and he would save them for us. Two things stood out about that conversation. First, they make their bread in house and once the buns for that day are gone, no other burgers will be sold. Second, I believe Fred just happened to hear us discussing the menu and heard someone say they were going to get the burger. At that point, he stepped in to share the news about the buns and gave us the option to put those on hold even though everyone else was not ready to order yet. He certainly could have pretended he didn't hear us and we would have been none the wiser, but his attention to customers and their experience really made an impression on all us. In addition to excellent customer service by everyone, the food we had was fantastic. Personally, I had the scallops and thoroughly enjoyed the dish. After dessert, Fred was kind enough to sit down with us and share some of his favorite spots for food and drink. Half of our crowd actually ran into him later at one of his suggested bars, so his list was very honest! We all left that night with such amazing memories of our time at Projet Pilot and it will be the place we recommend for anyone visiting Montreal!

Came here for a couple drinks after poutine next door at Le Banquise and was met with a lovely…read moreatmosphere and a large variety of fairly priced beverages, some of which were made right on the premises. Score! I'm all about trying local products while traveling, so I was happy to find that many restaurants I came across in Canada double as microbreweries. I think Projet Pilote was one of my favorites for its range and the establishment's ambiance. Service was quick and attentive. Thanks! Would like to stop by again and perhaps try the food next time.