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.

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.

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.

I spoke with David Howe, owner of Elm Brook Farm & Distillery at the Burlington Farmers Market this…read moreweekend. In recent years there have been many new Vermont spirit companies popping out the woodwork, including Whistlepig rye whiskey, Caledonia gin and vodka, and many others, so I asked David how his Maple Spirit and Sipping Vodka are different. David explained to me that his products are one of the very few amongst the crowd of competitors that actually use Vermont products and are distilled in Vermont. For example, Whistlepig Whiskey which is now extremely popular locally and thought of as a Vermont product, grows its rye and distills its whiskey in Canada. Elm Brook Farm uses maple grown on its Vermont farm and its own farm-based distillery to create its unique spirits, making it one of the very few Vermont spirits (not wine and beer) that's actually truly from Vermont. David was selling his two offerings, Rail Dog Barrel-Aged Maple Spirt and Literary Dog Vodka, at the market and I asked him to tell me more about them. Rail Dog Barrel-Aged Maple Spirit is created from Vermont maple grown on Elm Brook Farm. Tasting somewhere between cognac and whisky, it has flavors of vanilla and almond without the harshness associated with other aged spirits. Rail Dog is aged in American Oak barrels from Minnesota where the winters are long and cold so the tree rings are tight and protect the alcohol from air or moisture while it steeps in the oak flavors from the charred and toasted barrels. Literary Dog 23X-Distilled Vodka is small-batch artisanal vodka that begins with Elm Brook Farm maple sap. The slow distilling process produces a vodka that is smooth while maintaining the subtle characteristics of toffee and cream with a hint of sweet maple. Given this unique taste, LD Vodka is considered a sipping vodka and is meant to be sipped slowly to enjoy the flavor. The Farmers Market has so many interesting and diverse offerings. If you stop to speak to the owners that sell their wares there, you are sure to hear interesting stories and find that their products often are more than you might expect. This was the case for me when I stopped to learn more about Elm Brook Farm's delicious products. If you are interested in trying Elm Brook Farm's spirits, you can find them at: The Burlington Farmers' Market located at City Hall Park 8:30am - 2:00pm every Saturday from May 10 to October 25, 2014; The Stowe Farmers Market located on Rte. 108, Mountain Road about 2 miles from the intersection of Rte. 100 and Rte.108, next to the Red Barn Shops and across from The Stoweflake Resort from 10:30am - 3:00pm Sundays: June 1, 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 3, 17, 31; September 14, 28; and October 12, 2014; and At the Elm Brook Farm distillery in East Fairfield, Vermont. You can contact them at ebf@elmbrookfarm.com to schedule an appointment as they do not keep regular hours.

really want to impress your vodka loving friends, pour literary dog! soon you will have more…read morefriends!

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!

I had a wonderful time when we came here for my birthday. I loved the Negroni I got, and my…read morepartner's drink was this interesting combination of straight Mescal in a glass, a Mexican beer called Modelo, and orange slices with smoky pepper seasoning sprinkled on them. I had never had that before, and it was a delicious pairing. The server was so accommodating about my food allergies. It's been a recent development, so I forgot to tell her till after we had ordered appetizers. She went in the kitchen and modified what they were making in the moment so that I could eat it. I was so grateful. Her and the bartender were in communication with me about which dishes would be safe for me to eat, so they really try to help people in that department. Everything I ate was delicious. Especially the cauliflower bites, pan seared tuna and cauliflower risotto. They hand made me a salad dressing so it would be allergy friendly and it was delicious. I loved looking at the cool stuff on the walls (everything I saw was genuine and relevant to the theme, not just "old stuff" like other restaurants), and the bathroom is astounding. I really enjoyed coming here and I am excited to come again.

We were visiting from out of state and planned my birthday dinner here. We made reservations weeks…read morein advance. When we arrived we were seated at a high top table in the bar, near the door. It was cold and loud with a lot of traffic and there were no other tables available. Once seated, we waited quite a while for someone to take our drink order and waited even longer to receive any food. The crab Rangoon nachos were terrible--definitely do not recommend! Once our meals arrived, no one checked on us until they brought our check. The bar tender had her friends at the bar and didn't seem to be very attentive to the people sitting at the bar. The best part was that one of the owners was sitting at bar. We had high hopes but were disappointed.

Taylor was an amazing guide! Picked us up from the hotel right on time and was very knowledgeable…read moreabout the area. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone in the area!

Taylor was wonderful but I expected to go to different restaurants. Going to get coffee was great…read more But getting cheese samples, a small box of chocolate and an ice cream cone with a cake donut was not worth the amount of money that we paid. I would not recommend.

Tried several times to visit this place. Had their Spruce Gin a few years ago. Stopped by and…read morehave reached out by email with no response

I have one thing to say. Sugar Maker Whiskey! I am in…read moreCalifornia sipping on this amazing sweet bourbon, and my only regret is I didn't buy more! Tasty!

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!

I was fortunate enough to attend a womenpreneur networking event here last evening. The distillery…read morecurrently makes a classic American dry gin and a classic one made with Vermont's own Runamok's Makrut Lime-Leaf Maple Syrup. They also make Burning Embers, a vodka-based liqueur that they describe as "contemporary take on a traditional Swedish beverage." The bartenders made us the following cocktails, handcrafted and created special for the event: Winter Sangria: made with Burning Embers, Ginger Beer, orange and cranberry juices and simple syrup. Wild Fashion: Wild Hart Classic Gin, orange bitters, and maple syrup Spicy Henry: Wild Hart Classic Gin, honey simple syrup, lemon juice, jalapeño. Light Spanking: Wild Hart American Dry Gin, grapefruit juice, rose-infused simple syrup, with a rosemary sprig. Traditional Gin and Tonic I had the Winter Sangria and the Spicy Henry. The sangria was good, but I really enjoyed the Spicy Henry. They are in the process of making rum to add to their offerings. With Folino's Pizza, Fiddlehead Brewery, All Soul's Tortelleria next door and Shelburne Vineyard across the street, it's a great location for a tasting or shopping in Shelburne. Tastings are 12-5 Thursday to Saturday.

We come up to Shelburne every summer and each year I re-stock my supply of Wild Hart Classic Gin…read moreand the Pear and Ginger gin. The Pear and Ginger is my go to for gin and tonics and the Classic for other gin drinks... though it makes a great G&T also.