Vermont Distilleries

Alas, “The Green Mountain State!” One of New England's greatest states, known for maple syrup, cider, and its gorgeous fall leaves. Naturally, you’ll find a lot of these things all across the New England area, but Vermont is just something special! And, as far as Vermont distilleries are concerned, you actually have quite a few to visit, considering that the state isn’t incredibly large.

If you check out our listings below, you’ll see that Vermont has almost thirty distilleries for you to visit – whether you’re a local or a tourist. Plus, if you fly into Burlington International Airport, you’ll be within an hour’s drive of seventeen of these unique Vermont distilleries.

These seventeen Vermont distilleries will be right in Burlington and in towns like Essex Junction (15m), Shelburne (18m), Milton (25m), Waterbury Center (33m), Montpelier (39m), Cambridge (40m), East Fairfield (45m), Barre (48m), Middlebury (50m), Waitsfield (50m), Morristown (52m), and Middlebury (54m). There are certainly plenty of Vermont distilleries for you to venture out to, all without taking an incredibly long drive.

Though, if you’re up for it, one of the top-rating Vermont distilleries is out in Quechee, about a 1-hour, 20-minute drive. Here, they distill things like bourbon, vodka, and gin. So, if any of those strike your fancy, and you’re looking for a drive through the fall Vermont forests, a distillery like Vermont Spirits Distilling Company should definitely be on your list.

Other Vermont distilleries that sit atop the list of best Vermont distilleries include Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits in Cambridge, Smuggler’s Notch Distillery in Cambridge, and Saxtons Distillery in Brattleboro (a 2-hour, 20-minute drive).

However you choose to spend your time in this great New England state, we know you’ll enjoy your time visiting Vermont distilleries. Enjoy your time here, and don’t forget to come for “leaf-peeping season!”

Vermont Liquor Laws & Regulations

Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont

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