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    Lucky Bugger Vineyard & Winery

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely beautiful winery. Fabulous hosts and the wine was great!! My husband and I had a great time and are looking forward to returning!

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    Putney Mountain Winery

    5.0(2 reviews)
    24.1 mi

    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!

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    Smugglers' Notch Distillery

    Smugglers' Notch Distillery

    4.6(21 reviews)
    30.1 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Vermont Spirits Distilling - No 14 Bourbon + Vermont Gold Vodka

    Vermont Spirits Distilling

    4.0(38 reviews)
    24.1 mi
    $$

    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!

    Such a great tasting experience. We had Amanda (I believe that was her name) and she was so…read moreknowledgeable and friendly! It was our first time going and I will definitely be a returning customer when I am back in the area. All of their spirits are worth the trip! My sister had their vodka and said it was amazing. I had their gins and bourbons and my god so good. If I could give 10 stars I would. We all left with purchases. Definitely not a place to skip it's a must visit.

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