Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Shines a Light on What’s Possible for Small Vermont Businesses
October 8, 2021
Despite COVID-19 related setbacks, Smugglers' Notch Distillery has emerged stronger than ever, launching a new store as well as two new products, all within the month of September.
Their newest tasting room, located in Manchester, Vermont at the corner of Main Street and Depot Street, and situated amongst Manchester Designer Outlets, has been two and a half years in the works and is the result of “Tireless planning, a solid strategic vision, and a dedicated staff,” according to President and Co-owner of the distillery Jeremy Elliott, who added, “We’re really excited to be bringing SND to a new Vermont location that will let us share our award-winning spirits with even more people.” Smugglers’ Notch Distillery now has 4 Tasting Room/Retail Sales locations throughout Vermont.
“Manchester Designer Outlets is a beautiful destination to shop, dine and gather together,” said President Lana Hauben. “As we continue to add more experiential uses to our offering, the exciting addition of Smugglers’ Notch Distillery complements our famed merchant mix and we wish our newest merchant tremendous success as it begins to serve both our regional visitors and permanent residents alike.”
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery’s complete lineup will be available for tastings and sales in the Manchester tasting room, including their latest offering, Maple Gin – hand-crafted and made in small batches from juniper berries, select botanicals, and 100% Pure Vermont Maple Syrup. Light juniper overtones balance the warm maple finish in this rich and complex spirit.
And, vodka fans take note: Smugglers’ Notch Distillery’s original 95 Point Double Gold Award-Winning Vodka is now available for purchase in convenient, economically friendly 1.75 L bottles exclusively through Vermont Liquor Outlets. Same award-winning vodka. Just more of it.
ABOUT SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH DISTILLERY
Smugglers' Notch Distillery offers extraordinary small batch, American-made spirits that have received accolades from both beverage industry connoisseurs and thousands of fans alike. Since launching their flagship Double Gold Award-Winning Vodka back in 2010, they have gone on to craft several award-winning spirits including 802 and Hopped Gin, a Bourbon Barrel-aged Rum, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Maple Bourbon, a Wheat Whiskey, Rye, Gluten-free Organic Vodka, Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Vodka, a Double Gold Winning Vermont Maple Cream Liqueur and, most recently, Maple Gin. They have also had limited releases including Maple Rum, Dead Buck Whiskey, and 10th Anniversary Distiller’s Reserve Straight Whiskey. Visit them in Jeffersonville, VT at the distillery or at one of their Vermont tasting rooms to sample their products and hear more about their story. Find more info at: www.smugglersnotchdistillery.com
ABOUT MANCHESTER DESIGNER OUTLETS (MDO)
Located in the heart of Manchester Center, VT, Manchester Designer Outlets (MDO) was one of the first designer outlet shopping locations in the U.S. Ben and Lana Hauben developed the center, which opened in 1984. Today, MDO features an iconic collection of leading designer and top name brands such as Armani Outlet, Eileen Fisher Company Store, theory, vineyard vines Outlet, Michael Kors Outlet, marimekko, TUMI Outlet Store, Le Creuset and Yves Delorme, among many more, where shoppers enjoy everyday savings of up to 70 percent off regular retail. Fabulous shopping woven into a beautiful New England Village, MDO offers visitors a charming setting to shop, dine, relax and unwind. Visit www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com for more information.