This was a neat small stop along the overall tasting trail in this part of Vermont. You can come in…read morefor some samples and talk to one of the owners, at least when COVID is not a concern. The owner was very personable and talked about what makes their products different and of high quality. I had a great time talking to him. I recommend their gin and the vodka. Very smooth and clean tasting. My wife liked the "tequila." Technically it is not tequila because it was not 100% agave based. Instead they incorporated maple syrup into the liquor as well. How very Vermont!

This place appears to be out-of-business. Three attempts to visit during posted hours resulted in…read morelocked doors. The phone number has been disconnected per Verizon.

Friendly service, well made cocktails. Would like to go back and try some of their other delicious…read moredrinks.

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'm gonna say it, you enjoy a good cocktail, might as well swing by this place cause they have…read morethem. The service was very attentive. Our waitress checked in on us a few times, but it was very slow, so she was keeping busy which is great. I believe the owner was there as well and answered some e off the wall question I had about some other Yelp review pictures (the one with the barrels for sale cause that deal looked unreal!). This place is super clean and very inviting. Even walking in the door an employee was walking out and just randomly gave us a friendly hello while looking at the menu posted outside. Can't say much about the food, just had the ahi tuna which was good but the cocktails were on point and the whiskey was delicious and not overpriced for such a tourist destination. I thought maybe 4 stars would be fair but for service, hospitality and coziness of this place, gives it a Lake George 5 stars.

Good choice for light meal and drinks. The Bavarian pretzel with cheese sauce can be split between…read more3-4 people. The shrimp Poor boy, chicken sandwich and pizza were good. The Boom Boom shrimp from the appetizer menu were enough for dinner BUT the sauce is hot. Ask for the sauce on the side with extra ranch. The Small Pickle Martini was fun.

3.5 stars. I thought this place had a cozy lounge feeling, and a pro is that it was walkable from…read morethe hotel I was staying at during a snowy weekend. Good for families, groups, and couples. The service was attentive. We enjoyed the maple bourbon bbq wings. We thought our main dishes were average, but I appreciated that the menu had many options. My husband had the chicken cordon bleu, and I had the steak and rice dish. I liked my strawberry margarita. We chose not to have dessert (they were priced around $12-14).

We made a reservation for 12 people two weeks in advance and even confirmed it twice day of,…read moreexcited for a night of dinner, live music, and good vibes. Unfortunately, this turned out to be the worst service I've had all year. Being understaffed wasn't the issue--we were patient and in no rush. The real disappointment was our server's dismissive, passive-aggressive attitude from the moment we sat down. Instead of feeling welcomed, we felt like a burden. By the time the food finally arrived--over 1.5 hours later--half of our table had already walked out. For a group ready to spend the evening (and plenty of money) here, the lack of hospitality completely ruined our dinner experience. What I ordered: * Salmon - 5/5 (the only highlight of the night)

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.

En route back to Killington from the Woodchuck Cidery, we noticed Ripton Mountain Distillery and…read moredecided to pop in for a quick drink. We are from CT and got to chatting with the owner, who also originally hails from CT, small world. Ripton Mountain Distillery makes several flavors of moonshine - they had cherry, apple pie, and creamsicle on our visit. They also have beer, wine, other beverages like White Claws, and food. It's a full service establishment rather than just a distillery. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well. They offered for us to do a tasting of the three flavors of moonshine - $3 each. I said I didn't want mine straight up so they made me a tasty cherry moonshine/club soda/lime drink which basically tasted like soda. It was very good! My husband drank his straight up and said they were smooth. He loved them so much that he got two bottles to take home, and a T-shirt. We had dinner reservations back in Killington, so we didn't order any food, but the menu looked good. Everyone was very nice and they even gave us some complimentary popcorn to munch on with our drinks. I would definitely recommend a stop here if you are passing through or staying in the area.

Ripton Mountain is represented as a distillery online but is actually a very trashy dive bar. I…read morewanted to try Ripton's house-made moonshine and buy a bottle or two but was unable to get past the waitress's hostility. She seemed offended that I wanted the local alchol instead of getting food and a jack and coke. I walked in and was immediately hit by the reek of tobacco smoke. When I sat at the bar I asked for a tasting and the bartender yelled at me about how they don't give away free alcohol. That's fine. A lot of distilleries charge for tastings and I told her I would be happy to pay for a tasting. When I asked what they have she threw a food menu at me. The menu was just food, and didn't even list the house made drinks. I gave up and left as she yelled at me.

Definitely a stop to make if you are in the Lake George/Queensbury area. I went here with a group…read moreof friends in the summer, and liked it so much that I returned in November. They are being very COVID conscious, with the staff wearing masks and social distancing enforced. You are able to do tastings of all of their spirits, including various flavors of moonshine, whiskey, gin, limoncello, and my personal favorite, Cowboy Coffee, which is a coffee liquor which can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed with coffee or creamer. In the summer, they had a very nice outdoor area where you could sit and enjoy one of the mixed drinks available for sale. There's a great view of the hillside as well which makes for some really nice photos. And of course, all of the spirits are available for purchase. I returned recently to pick up a few more bottles of the Cowboy Coffee and Limoncello. Overall a nice spot to spend an afternoon in nice weather, or to stop and grab some great spirits!

Sunday funday ! Live music but not just any music ...the owners of this local distillery have an…read moreear for awesome musicians, draw friendly staff and bartenders, and serve up some drinks that beg for another! Go check it out ! This place will leave an impression that after you leave has you thinking about when can you get back ! PS .we didn't get to try the food from the food truck but Lobster is on the menu for our next visit real soon !!

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).

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.