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.

Beautiful tasting room and easy access if you're just passing through! There is plenty of parking…read moreand other things to do including a Cabot's creamery, a chocolate shop and a sandwich shop for lunch! The tasting room is small with a single counter for tasting and a wall of bottles for purchase but it's well worth the wait if needed. You can even sample the syrups while you wait for free! Our hostess was very informative about all of the spirits and very appreciative of each of her customers. She talked a bit fast but that's understandable in the environment, it's busy!! We each did a tasting, the special tasting and the regular, so we got to try almost everything! Our cabinet and fridge got a few new additions with the canned vodka sodas and a single barrel. I highly recommend a stop and a tasting of the Hopped Gin, whether you're a gin drinker or not!! We visited in August 2024.

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.

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.

Barr Hill is on a different level. There's a reason the bar was recently a James Beard finalist…read more The seasonal cocktails are all original and fresh, all concocted in 2025 by their talented bartenders. The array of small plates offer guests well curated options that appeal to many palates. Think fresh peach burrata, bao buns, Vermont-cheese charcuterie boards, fingerling potatoes, hummus and dips, and more. Pull up with your date in a cozy bar stool inside their industrial-chic bar, or head outside to sit riverside on their serene patio. Or meet up with friends - they accept reservations for up to 12 - and have a spectacular evening.

What an awesome spot to finish a day trip to Montpelier! Excellent service matched by excellent…read moredrinks. Loved the complimentary tasting offered before we sat at the bar. Fun & delicious cocktails abound at this must visit bar in the lovely VT capitol.

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!

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!

Our server was very friendly and super knowledgeable. My husband got a tasting and he even added…read morein a free addition because he was talking to other customers about it. They also had cocktails made with their liquor, which was nice. It's a pretty eclectic place inside, in a good way. Very relaxed atmosphere. Define recommend checking it out if you're in the area and enjoy liquor.

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.

The three stars is primarily due to food and drinks…read more The shepherds pie was extremely dry. You would think the mashed potatoes or braised short rib would soften up the dish but quite the opposite. It was a little hard to eat. We had to use some of the sauce from the Vermont butter chicken dish to finish the rest of the shepherds pie. The Vermont butter chicken was OK. I'm used to traditional butter chicken which has lots of spices as we are big fans of Indian food. So the butter chicken did lack some depth. The triple B and smash burger were on the other hand delicious The drinks all around were a disappointment. I ordered one their margarita, and it tasted so bland. My companions also did not like their cocktails that they resorted to beer the next round. The staff was very friendly although our waitress seemed some what new, as she got confused with the menu a few times. The distillery itself seems to be a popular place but likely more for gin tasting. The venue is spacious and suitable for families. I like that they have different rooms, which can accommodate for groups.

We recently did the wine/cider/distillery tour, and unfortunately it was pretty underwhelming --…read moreespecially for the $200 per person price (plus gratuity). The tour felt rushed, unorganized, and unprepared. At each stop, the guides had to go in and order everything when we arrived, so we waited around, and by the time we finally got our cider, wine, or liquor, it was already time to leave. We were told there would be cheese boards, but our group of ten got a single small charcuterie plate to share and nothing else. At each stop we also heard the actual tasting prices -- $6 at the distillery and $10 at the cider place -- which made us question what we were really paying for. We could have done the same tour ourselves for about $30 per person. The guides were very friendly, but overall the experience didn't match the cost or expectations.

Tad put together a tour of bridges and waterfalls that was not only beautiful and interesting but…read morealso fun. He's got the best personality and local knowledge which brought out rich details many others may miss. Excellent experience. Thanks Tad.

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!

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!

Cool place to get some locally made spirits in Burlington. It has bottles to go, or you can try a…read morefew of these at the counter. Smuggler's Notch is one of a few distilleries in town. Have a few of their liquors in a flight. The cocktails are made to go, so think about getting those as well. A lot of liquors to choose from. It's not like a bar, so it only has taster samples. Try a flight and sample a few of these. It's 4 of the liquors. Pay $5 to get a flight, and bottles can be $15 or more. Among the choices is the Blueberry Liqueur. Tastes a lot like pancake syrup. Among the more traditional ones, the Maple Whiskey is the best. This is a good use of local products and stuff. For sure go here if wanting to get some of the locally made liquors. It's just the liquors, so no food or anything like that. The flights are the best option if wanting to try a few things.

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.