Closed?? Really missing no 14 and the gin. Are you…read morepermanently closed?? We have been there multiple times since May and the same sign is on the door. Very disappointing. Last time we were there we purchased the 5 year right from the barrel.

What started as a request to use the restroom and hopes for a bit of sustenance, turned into a…read morewonderful chat and mini-tasting with some friendly folks. On the drive back from Montpelier to Portland, following the pilgrimage made by many a New Englander to witness solar eclipse totality, I had to get off the road, out of traffic, and find a restroom stat. It was divine intervention that made me pull off that specific exit. It seemed dead amongst the nearby businesses in that little enclave, but a hint of human activity pulled me towards Vermont Spirits. After my coy request and use of the restroom (what a relief!), I stood at the bar and asked about their line of products. Barkeep Meg was nice enough to allow me to sample some of their offerings, including the super secret juice! Also really appreciated being able to talk with the chief, Randy, and exchange eclipse experiences. Really friendly folks, and it truly kept my sanity in check. Thanks for the conversation and allowing this wayward traveller use of your restroom. My bladder thanks you! I've already cooked up a couple cocktails with the No. 14. Delicious stuff!

Cute little wine shop with a limited but nicely curated selection of fine wines. I found Slovenian,…read moreGeorgian, Hungarian and Croatian wines here; all of superior quality.

best tasting flavored vodka i've ever had! all the flavors are super fresh and delicious, the…read morecocktails are amazing and super affordable! super cute space with an amazing vibe definitelyyyyy check it out if you can! frankie tysm you were theeeee coolest can't wait to be back soon !!!

Located across from the Harpoon Brewery. We walked here after having lunch and drinks at Harpoon…read more It's a low-key, local distillery. Everything is made on site. Free tasting ! We tried the Cucumber vodka, gin, and Maple whiskey and had the Hot Chocolate Martini made with their cocoa vodka... So delicious!! Definitely great place for a few drinks. The upstairs seating is nice... I wished they have board games or cards upstairs so we can spend more time here. Great place, definitely worth a visit! They have a few selections of cocktails and light snacks on the menu.

It had been several years since our prior trip, and it looks like the time has served them well!…read more The venue is now much bigger (the building was expanded), with a good amount of indoor seating at both the bar and some separate tables. Parking seemed plentiful as well. The beer was solid, as I had remembered. We were short on time and my liver was short on remaining capacity, but it was great to be back and see the growth. The venue has such a great small, friendly feel to it, the staff were very friendly both visits, and this time they had live music as well. Stop by and try a pint - they have several styles to choose from, including a great NEIPA and bottle saison that I took to go.

Wasn't open during stated hours. Checked Instagram too. Maybe it's no longer open? Business needs…read moreto keep people updated when it's open especially for those of us who drove here from elsewhere.

This tasting room is located inside the Cabot Creamery store. It costs $3 for a full taste and is…read morewaived upon a bottle purchase. Think of this not as a winery as you would in the California style. It's a liqueur tasting that enhances the finer agriculture of Vermont. Ginger liqueur is wonderful- sweet with strong flavors and I already knew it would make wonderful mixed drinks. The chocolate liqueur was delicious as was the apple maple wine. All sweet so go with the perspective of how to enrich a wine based cocktail or a champagne cocktail. If you're a dessert wine lover it's definitely for you. We ended up buying ginger and apple maple. Go try out the tasting and decide for yourself!

I went to the Putney Mountain Winery with a bunch of friends on our trip to Vermont. It absolutely…read moreexceeded expectations with their affordable $5 tasting of not only their wine but also their liqueurs. Kim walked us through each sip and went further in recommending a stellar restaurant in nearby Brattleboro. Kim was so friendly and kind to all five of us, even though she was in the midst of a tasting with another group. This didn't effect the attention she showed us in the slightest. We will be ordering their cranberry wine two months from due to how lovely the experience and the taste was. If you're in the area and would like a variety of dry to sweet fruit wines and liqueurs, please stop by and tell Kim hello for us!

Half Step Beer & Wine is my go to for great wine and beer. Knowledgeable and friendly staff who are…read morealways ready to help with decision making. Fun and funky vibe, great selections, and an arcade game for bored youngsters.

When Mangalitsa opened in 2017, its small wine list offered some real gems. Upper Valley wine…read moredrinkers quickly learned that they could experience wines made from unfamiliar grape varieties and from regions largely absent from wine lists in other local restaurants. Now, Matt Lombard, Mangalitsa's owner, has opened Decant, located right next door to the restaurant, to showcase food-friendly wines from notable producers and small vineyards from around the world. Unlike other places in Woodstock, Decant is strictly a wine shop: no beer, cider, or hard liquor in sight. Also, it isn't the place to go to find a huge selection of blow-your-socks-off California cab or Australian Shiraz. Instead, on its shelves, you'll find wines chosen because they exhibit a sense of place (terroir!), are produced by growers who care for their land, and vintners who produce wines based on traditional techniques. The wines at Decant are carefully chosen by Lombard and Keven Ring. You quickly realize that this is a passion project for both, driven by their love of food and wine. Ring is an experienced sommelier, who worked at Simon Pearce and Twin Farms for years and is an engaged (!) oenophile. His experience in pairing wine and food is helpful if you need a couple of bottles for a special dinner or, if you're a wine geek, you'll find his encyclopedic knowledge of wine absorbing. Once the store is fully up and running, they'll offer tastings and events, a wine club, and other wine-related experiences.

Stopped in here before heading to our Airbnb for the weekend and after picking up a few essentials…read more(and embarrassingly, a four-pack of local but pretty old beer) at Rite-Aid. The man working was friendly but quiet. My mom decided to stick with wine she knew she liked whereas I picked out a four-pack of Burlington Single Hop from the craft beer cooler to try something new. It ended up being the best beer I'd drink all weekend (and I tried LOTS of local brews). I'd go back again to support this local business, regardless of tax-free NH beer being just across the river.

This store is pretty much what you'd expect from a small town liquor store. It's a smaller sized…read morestore, but has a decent selection. Some prices are higher than expected, some prices are lower. The bottom line is its good if you're in a pinch, but prices are much more competitive across the river in tax-free NH.