Explore some of the trail's distilleries:
Vermont Spirits Distilling Co
Vermont’s oldest craft distillery story starts with Vermont’s most famous crop, and quite likely the most renewable ingredient on the planet – the sap of maple trees. Vermont Spirits has weathered many seasons, starting from humble beginnings in the remote reaches of the Northeast Kingdom. Through Yankee ingenuity we created one-of-kind processes, built bespoke equipment and hand-crafted our original portfolio of award-winning spirits. We create our artisanal spirits using local agriculture sourced from our partnerships with farmers around Vermont.
Appalachian Gap Distillery
When we started Appalachian Gap Distillery, enjoying spirits wasn’t simply a passion. We wanted something more, something with character that was bold enough to break from convention, and to introduce exciting and unexpected favors.
Inspired by the craggy mountains, verdant farmland, and lush forests surrounding the distillery, we made an effort to work the spirit of home into every bottle.
We didn’t just want to craft unique spirits and unexpected flavors, though. They had to be sustainably made, minimizing environmental impact, because those are our core values. In 2021, we became the first distillery in America to be certified climate neutral. We are inordinately proud of this achievement, and hope we are the first of many.
Remarkable spirits, sustainably made.
Caledonia Spirits
Caledonia Spirits, based in Montpelier, Vermont, is the maker of Barr Hill Gin, America’s Most Awarded Gin. Founded by a Vermont beekeeper, the distillery uses local honey as the key contributor of botanical depth in all its spirits. Caledonia Spirits produces Barr Hill Gin, barrel-aged Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat Gin, and Barr Hill Vodka — at its state-of-the-art, sustainable distillery in Montpelier.
Barr Hill’s Distillery, located on the aptly named “Gin Lane” in Montpelier, Vermont, is dedicated to crafting world class spirits that build the connection between agriculture and cocktail culture. The distillery’s Landcrafted approach honors the bounty of the land, the labor of farmers and the pivotal role of bees in agriculture.
Mad River Distillers
Mad River Distillers is a spirits producer in the heart of Vermont’s Mad River Valley. Our flagship tasting room in Burlington, VT, serves cocktails, hosts tastings, and sells spirits, barware, mixers and bitters.
The details matter to us. In pursuit of the perfect sip, we source non-GMO, fair trade, and organic regional grains, with our full production process occurring at our state-of-the-art craft distillery. We have a rich history of honoring tradition while reinventing what is possible in distilling.
Our line includes both Bourbon and Rye Whiskey, as well as several rums, apple brandy, and limited-release whiskey. Mad River Distillers is distributed in New England, New York, and California.
Village Garage Distillery
Inspired by the lands their families have farmed for over eight generations, Bennington, Vermont natives Matt Cushman and Glen Sauer opened Village Garage Distillery in August 2021. Head Distiller Ryan Scheswohl is redefining Green Mountain-made spirits by using local grains and water to produce the distillery’s first releases, Village Bourbon and Village Vodka. Buy them at the distillery, throughout Vermont, and direct-to-consumer at villagegarage.com. Follow Village Garage Distillery on Instagram at @villagegaragedistillery.
