Smugglers' Notch Distillery

Name

Smugglers' Notch Distillery

Legal name

Smugglers' Notch Distillery

Website

https://smugglersnotchdistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Distilleries (312140), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Liquor Stores (Off-Premise Spirits Retail) (CRANABAA), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Craft distilled spirits
• Small batch distilling
• Barrel aged whiskey
• Maple syrup products
• Vodka manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeffersonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Spirits Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of spirits (vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, rye, liqueurs) through e-commerce website and five tasting rooms throughout Vermont. One-time purchase model for individual bottles.
2. Wholesale to Liquor Stores: B2B wholesale distribution of spirits to retail liquor stores throughout New England region including Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
3. Maple Syrup Products: Sale of barrel-aged maple syrups (bourbon, rum, rye barrel-aged) and single forest wood-fired maple syrup in multiple sizes. Non-alcoholic product line with premium pricing.
4. Ancillary Products: Sale of related products including hot sauces (Maple Bourbon, Grains of Paradise), Tipsy Pickles (infused pickles), simple syrups, glassware, and branded apparel (hoodies, t-shirts, caps).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Smugglers' Notch Distillery is a small-batch craft distillery that manufactures award-winning spirits (vodkas, gins, rums, bourbons, rye whiskeys, and liqueurs) blended with Vermont spring water, alongside barrel-aged maple syrups, hot sauces, simple syrups, glassware, and branded apparel. The company operates five tasting rooms across Vermont and sells directly to consumers via its e-commerce site and wholesale to liquor stores throughout New England.

Product overview

Smugglers' Notch Distillery is a Vermont craft distillery founded in 2006 offering award-winning spirits including vodkas (Regular Vodka, Stowe Sparkle pearlescent spirit, Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Flavored Vodka, Gluten-Free Organic Vodka), gins (Maple Gin, Blend No. 802 Gin, Hopped Gin), rye whiskey, bourbon maple barrel aged rum, bourbons (Maple Bourbon, Straight Bourbon Whiskey), and maple cream liqueurs (Vermont Bourbon Maple Cream Liqueur, Vermont Maple Cream Liqueur). Limited releases include Dead Buck Bourbon Whiskey (aged 13 years), Maple Rum, Distiller's Reserve, and Litigation Wheat Whiskey. The portfolio extends to specialty products including barrel-aged maple syrups (Bourbon, Rum, and Rye barrel aged), single forest wood-fired maple syrup, hot sauces (Maple Bourbon, Grains of Paradise), simple syrups (Cherry-Lime, Lemon Basil, Black Currant, Ginger), glassware, and branded apparel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vodka Award-winning vodka made from sweet corn and winter wheat blended with Vermont spring water, filtered through a particulate filter to retain natural flavors; 40% ABV / 80 Proof.
• Stowe Sparkle Pearlescent winter vodka spirit with mica-based glimmer inspired by Vermont snowfall, built on the 95-point Wine Enthusiast-rated vodka with Vermont spring water.
• Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Flavored Vodka Reserve Series vodka using natural flavors with Vermont spring water and no artificial sweeteners; 35% ABV / 70 Proof, 93 Points Wine Enthusiast, top 100 spirit in the world.
• Gluten-Free Organic Vodka Small-batch blend of organic corn and Vermont spring water; a portion of each bottle sale funds breakthrough cancer research worldwide.
• Maple Gin Hand-crafted small-batch gin from juniper berries, select botanicals, and 100% Pure Vermont Maple Syrup; balances light juniper overtones with rich maple notes; 45% ABV / 90 Proof.
• Blend No. 802 Gin True distilled gin created in small batches via re-distillation, producing 88-proof gin with organic juniper berries, coriander, angelica root, and select aromatic botanicals; 90 Points Wine Enthusiast.
• Hopped Gin True distilled 90-proof gin made by passing alcohol vapors through Vermont-grown hops and organic juniper berries; rich citrusy hop nose with fresh juniper and light citrus flavors.
• Rye Whiskey Rye whiskey blended from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, aged in new American charred white oak barrels; features cherry, vanilla, buttery toffee, mulling spice, oak, and peppery notes.
• Bourbon Maple Barrel Aged Rum Rum distilled from molasses, aged 3 years in charred white oak barrels, then double-aged in used bourbon barrels to infuse complex whiskey overtones; Double Gold Best Aged Rum – The Fifty Best.
• Maple Bourbon Straight bourbon whiskey infused with 100% pure organic Vermont maple syrup aged in used bourbon barrels; bourbon-forward with honey, oak, cinnamon, maple, and smoky vanilla notes.
• Straight Bourbon Whiskey Carefully aged and blended bourbon of corn, rye, and malted barley; 90 proof with aroma of sweet corn and nutty rye, full-bodied oaky entry, light vanilla mid-palate, finishing with chocolate and caramel.
• Vermont Bourbon Maple Cream Liqueur Selected barrels of bourbon blended with 100% pure local Vermont maple syrup and cream; silky, sweet vanilla and maple notes with warm bourbon finish; 20% ABV / 40 Proof.
• Vermont Maple Cream Liqueur Rum aged 3 years in charred white oak barrels, finished in bourbon barrels, then married with 100% pure organic Vermont maple syrup and fresh cream; Double Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition; 17% ABV / 34 Proof.
• Dead Buck Bourbon Whiskey (Limited Release) Limited release Batch #7 bourbon aged 13 years in premiere select oak barrels air-dried for three years and charred; subtle oak nose, rye spice, plum and currant mid-palate, hint of smoke finish; 92 Points Wine Enthusiast; not shippable, tasting room pickup only.
• Maple Rum (Limited Release) Award-winning rum aged 7 years total: 3 years in oak, 2 years in bourbon barrels, 2 years in organic maple syrup barrels; smooth amber spirit with whiskey overtones and natural maple sweetness.
• Distiller's Reserve 10th Anniversary Limited Reserve Blend of Straight Whiskies, hand-selected blend of 10 special barrels; bottled at 110 proof with notes of light vanilla, rich oak, earthy undertones, caramel, finishing with cherry and plum.
• Litigation Wheat Whiskey Small-batch wheat whiskey aged 8 years, bottled at 92 proof; special blend of wheat, malted barley, and Vermont spring water with butterscotch, caramel, and vanilla notes; 92 Points Wine Enthusiast.
• Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup 100% pure Vermont Maple Syrup aged in used bourbon barrels to impart whiskey flavor; available in 375mL, 250mL, 200mL, and 100mL sizes.
• Rum Barrel Aged Maple Syrup 100% pure Vermont Maple Syrup aged in used rum barrels to impart rum flavor; available in 100mL size.
• Rye Barrel Aged Maple Syrup 100% pure Vermont Maple Syrup aged in used rye whiskey barrels to impart whiskey flavor; available in 100mL size.
• Single Forest Wood-Fired Maple Syrup 100% Pure Vermont Grade A Amber Rich Maple Syrup sourced from a single forest and produced in a traditional wood-fired arch.
• Maple Bourbon Hot Sauce Bold savory hot sauce with sweet and smoky finish using pure Vermont maple syrup and award-winning barrel-aged bourbon; designed for BBQ, wings, and tacos.
• Grains of Paradise Hot Sauce Bold savory hot sauce with sweet and citrusy finish using 802 Gin botanicals including juniper, coriander, angelica root, lemon peel, and grains of paradise.
• SND Simple Syrups All-natural simple syrups (Cherry-Lime, Lemon-Basil, Ginger, and Black Currant) crafted for craft cocktails, sparkling sodas, teas, and spring water; sold in 5 oz bottles.
• Glassware & Bar Accessories Tasting glasses, rocks glasses, Glencairn whiskey tasting glasses, and SND logo bottle stoppers.
• Branded Apparel & Swag Branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, and trucker caps featuring Smugglers' Notch Distillery logos.

Quantifiable outcome

• Double Gold medal within first 9 months of vodka release (2010)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Tipsy PickleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-branded partnership creating infused pickles using Smugglers' Notch spirits. Products include Bourbon Barrel Aged Rum Pickles, Maple Bourbon Whiskey Pickles, and 802 Gin Pickles. The Tipsy Pickle specializes in artisan pickles infused with Vermont Craft Brews and Spirits, made with local ingredients and hand-packed for quality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Privateer Distillery: Massachusetts-based craft rum and whiskey distillery. Comparable New England craft distillery with a similar multi-spirit portfolio and DTC + wholesale model.
• Tuthilltown Spirits (Hudson Whiskey): New York craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and other small-batch spirits. Comparable craft distillery with award-winning portfolio and DTC/regional distribution model.
• St. George Spirits: California craft distillery producing vodka, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs with strong DTC and tasting-room presence. Comparable craft distillery with broad spirits portfolio and direct-to-consumer emphasis.
• Mad River Distillers: Small Vermont craft distillery (Waitsfield, VT) producing whiskey, rum, vodka, and maple liqueurs. Direct regional peer with overlapping Vermont terroir narrative and small-batch spirits portfolio.
• Caledonia Spirits (Barr Hill): Vermont-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and other spirits with a terroir-forward brand identity anchored in Vermont agriculture. Most directly comparable peer: same state, same craft positioning, multi-channel DTC + wholesale + tasting room.
• Stonecutter Spirits: Vermont craft distillery in Middlesex producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs from local ingredients. Comparable craft distillery in the same state with overlapping product mix and DTC/retail model.
• Few Spirits: Evanston, IL-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, whiskey, and specialty spirits with award-winning credentials. Comparable small-batch craft distillery with diversified spirits portfolio and DTC focus.
• Koval Distillery: Chicago-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and specialty liqueurs (including maple liqueur adjacent to SND's maple portfolio). Comparable small-batch craft distillery with multi-spirit and liqueur offerings.
• Appalachian Gap Distillery: Vermont craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, vodka, and other spirits with local-ingredient sourcing. Comparable regional craft distillery competing in the same New England market and tasting-room culture.

Broad incumbents

• WhistlePig Whiskey: Vermont-headquartered rye whiskey producer and broader craft spirits player (now backed by LVMH/AdFam). Comparable category and geography but materially larger scale, broader distribution, and aged-whiskey focus that competes for the same shelf and consumer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smugglers-notch-distillery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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