✈️ WF084 to Vermont: VERMONT SPIRITS

Vermont is famous for maple syrup, but in Quechee, one distillery found a different way to put the state's signature ingredient to work. In this episode, Drew Hannush visits Vermont Spirits Distilling Company to meet head distiller and COO Don Kolp and explore a world where maple becomes vodka, gin spends years in bourbon barrels, and bourbon gets just enough maple to remind you where it came from. Along the way, you'll discover one of New England's most distinctive distilling experiences. In This Episode • How Vermont Spirits became the state's oldest craft distillery • The origins of maple vodka and turning sap into spirits • The legacy of Harry Gorman and the creation of Harry's Cocktail Lounge • Inside the unique glass column still and custom-built distillery • Why maple vodka delivers vanilla and butterscotch instead of maple syrup flavors • Barrel-aged gin and why whiskey drinkers may find themselves converted • The story behind Number 14 Bourbon and Vermont's place in American history • Adding maple to bourbon without overwhelming the whiskey • Barrel-aged vodka and other experimental spirits on the horizon • Upcoming barrel tastings and fill-your-own-bottle experiences • Exploring Quechee, the Connecticut River Valley, and New England distillery country • Plus, Drew shares his three reasons why Vermont Spirits Distilling Company deserves a spot on your Whiskey Lore Wish List 📍 Vermont Spirits Distilling Company Quechee, Vermont Travel maps, distillery information, and trip-planning tools for more than 1,000 whiskey destinations can be found at WhiskeyLore.org/flights.