MRD Tasting at Yankee Spirits

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, November 24th, 2023 at Yankee Spirits in Sturbridge, MA. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Feel […]

MRD Tasting at Ryan & Casey Liquors

Join Mad River Distillers on Monday, November 20th, 2023 at Ryan & Casey Liquors in Greenfield, MA. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 3:00pm - […]

MRD Tasting at Williston Hannaford

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Hannaford in Williston, VT. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Feel […]

MRD Tasting at Crossroads Beverage & Deli

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Crossroads Beverage & Deli in Waterbury, VT. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00pm - […]

MRD Tasting at Putnam Spirits

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Putnam Spirits in Putnam, CT. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Feel […]

Tasting @ Hare and the Dog in Middlebury

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Hare and the Dog in Middlebury, VT. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:00pm and […]

Tasting at Stowe Beverage

Join Mad River Distillers on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Stowe Beverage in beautiful Stowe, VT. There will be complimentary tastings from our line of spirits between 4:30pm and 6:30pm. […]

Stowe British Invasion

Join Mad River Distillers at the Special Events Field in Stowe, VT on September 15th-17th, 2023 for the 32nd annual British Invasion. This event is the largest all British motorcar […]

Southern VT Art and Craft Festival

Join Mad River Distillers on September 8th- 10th at the Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival. You will enjoy creations from over 125 artists and artisans, live music, food and beverage offerings, as well as live demonstrations by master craftspeople.

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Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipes

With National Whiskey Sour Day this month, we wanted to share some recipe riffs with Mad River Distillers spirits that you can try at home.

Garlic Town, USA in Bennington, VT

 Join Mad River Distillers on September 2nd from 10:00AM – 5:00PM at Garlic Town, USA in Bennington, VT. This event features over 120 vendors, food trucks, craft producers, bands, demos, kids’ activities, and more!

Taste of New England at Spruce Peak

Find us at A Taste of New England at Spruce Peak on August 27th from 12:00-4:00 PM. This great event brings together the region’s best chefs for a day of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, and more.

12th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival

Find us on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the 12th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, VT. Over 30 Award-Winning Cheesemakers, artisan food producers, and local producers of wine, beer, and spirits.

Vermont Fresh Network Annual Forum Dinner

Find us at Vermont Fresh Network’s (VFN) 24th Annual Forum Dinner at Shelburne Farms on July 31st from 5:00-8:00 PM. This event celebrates the best of Vermont food and the connections between chefs and local farmers and producers.

2023 Burlington Wine & Food Festival

Find us at the 2023 Burlington Wine & Food Festival at HULA Lakeside on Saturday, June 24th. Two sessions are being offered, from 12:30pm-3:30pm and from 5:00pm-8:00pm. The ticket includes tastings of world-class wines and spirits, samples from local artisan food producers, creations from Vermont's most talented chefs, live jazz music throughout the event, and enlightening and fun seminars.

36th Annual Mayfest in Bennington, Vermont

Find us at the 36th annual Mayfest Arts and Crafts Festival in Downtown Bennington on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EDT). There will be a wide variety of juried crafts, specialty foods/drinks, and live performances, as well as children’s attractions and live demonstrations.

Sun Whiskey Union 2023

Join us at the Sun Whiskey Union 2023 at the Mohegan Sun’s Earth Ballroom in Uncasville, CT on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 from 8:00pm – 11:00pm. Sample spirits and unique craft cocktails, chat with whiskey experts, indulge in delicious food, and listen to live music by Jason Ingriselli & The miles North.

Framed picture of the Mad River Distillers Whiskey Process
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Mad River Distillers Whiskey Process

There are six steps that go into making our whiskey, which includes mashing, fermenting, distilling, barrel aging, proofing and bottling.

Barrels being unloaded from a truck at Mad River Distillers
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Source Spotlight: Kelvin Cooperage

Among the most significant decisions a distillery can make is who they partner with for barrels. A lot of facets impact the flavor of a spirit, but the barrel can make or break the flavor. Learn about Kelvin Cooperage and how their barrels help impart the distinctive flavors in our spirits.