Nestled atop Hogback Mountain in Marlboro, Vermont Distillers, an award winning, family owned and operated craft distillery boasts a 100-mile view from its back deck. Entering the tasting room, a lineup of colorfully labeled bottles of liqueurs and spirits greets you. The distillery is best known for the Metcalfe’s line of liqueurs, as well as their Vermont Maple Bourbon and Catamount Vodka. In addition to the dozen full time flavors, seasonal and distillery-exclusive releases are available when visiting them at the source. Many of their products highlight local and regional flavors such as their flagship Maple Cream Liqueur, Maple Liqueur and Maple Bourbon which are infused with locally sourced 100% Pure Vermont Maple Syrup. The Vermont Honey Bourbon is infused with Japanese Knotweed Honey sourced from West Meadow Apiary in Randolph, VT and their apple-based products are made using cider from Dwight Miller Orchards in Dummerston, VT.
Local entrepreneur Ed Metcalfe founded the distillery in 2008 and continues to run the operation along with his two sons, Gus and Dominic. Together they handle many aspects of the business, from distilling, blending and bottling to marketing & events. Their valued team of bartenders holds down the tasting room and cocktail bar, ready to shake up a drink or pour a tasting flight. Stop by and enjoy a complimentary sample and learn more about their products at the Marlboro Distillery & Tasting Room. We highly recommend planning time for relaxing and enjoying a cocktail on the deck (or by a window in the winter). Whether an Old Fashioned, a French Martini or a Maple Painkiller sounds more up your alley, there’s a cocktail for everyone. If you’re in a hurry, that’s fine too! You can try a quick spirit tasting and grab a bottle to go.
In the warmer months, Vermont Distillers regularly hosts outdoor live music with seating on their back deck and lawn. From bluegrass to country and reggae, they like to mix it up and keep things interesting! Many weekends in 2025 saw food trucks parked on site offering bites to pair with the distillery’s cocktails. Although crowds flock to the area for the fall foliage, summer is clearly one of the best times to relax and enjoy a cocktail (also serving beer or wine) with a view!
In 2025, a previously unused section of the building was transformed into a bright new event space. Since its completion last September, the space has hosted an engagement party, a baby shower, private birthday parties & a series of monthly nature talks titled “A Scientist Walks into the Distillery”. The event space, which features panoramic windows overlooking the famous 100-mile view, is now available to rent for private parties. The distillery also plans to offer cocktail classes in this space. Reach out to the distillery for more information!
Additionally, if find yourself in the Queen City, you can visit their Burlington tasting room located on the Church Street Marketplace. Located among clothing boutiques, restaurants, and cafes, this storefront features two distilleries in one convenient locations, offering spirit tasting, bottle sales and brand merchandise for both Vermont Distillers & Smugglers’ Notch Distillery. Outside of their tasting rooms, you can also find the Metcalfe’s products at liquor stores in VT and NH as well as featured in cocktail menus at restaurants across the region!
