Vermont Business Magazine Four craft distilleries in New England — two in Vermont and two in Rhode Island — earned nods on the best craft distilleries in America lists, which were released Friday as part of USA Today’s 2019 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards. Smugg’s was seventh in the Best Craft Vodka Distillery category. Saxtons River Distillery in Brattleboro was 10th in the Best Craft Specialty Spirit Distillery category.
“Nominated by a panel of distilled spirits experts, Smugglers’ Notch Distillery has again been chosen by fans across the country in the USA Today 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards as one of the top ten vodka distilleries in the USA. This honor for our signature vodka made from corn and winter wheat comes on the heels of a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a 95 rating from the Wine Enthusiast and a gold medal from the Beverage Testing Institute.
“Put the expert opinions aside, though, and what this vote confirms is what loyal fans have been saying for the last nine years – they love this exquisite, clean, neutral spirit with a hint of sweetness and oh, so smooth flavor,” says Ron Elliott, co-founder with his son Jeremy.
“Smugglers’ Notch Vodka is made from Idaho-grown grains and water from the Mount Mansfield watershed of Northern Vermont,” according to USA Today. “The grain wash gets distilled in a four-column still and passed through a multi-stage filtration process for a smooth vodka with just a hint of sweetness. Smugglers’ Notch Distillery also makes an organic gluten-free vodka made from corn” and Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Flavored Vodka, the first of a Reserve Series offering unique and natural vodka flavors.
ABOUT SMUGGLERS’ NOTCH DISTILLERY
Smugglers' Notch Distillery offers extraordinary small batch, American-made spirits that have received accolades from both beverage industry connoisseurs and hundreds 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 two types of Gin, a Bourbon Barrel Aged Rum, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Maple Bourbon, a Wheat Whiskey, Rye, Gluten-free Organic Vodka, and Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Vodka. They have also had limited releases including Maple Rum and Dead Buck Whiskey. Visit them in Jeffersonville, VT at the distillery’s new facility 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
Source: Jeffersonville, Vermont – Smugglers’ Notch Distillery. 10.8.2019