Caledonia Spirits, based in Montpelier, makes the prized Barr Hill spirits and their newly released, Phyllis Rye Whiskey. Founded by a Vermont beekeeper, the distillery uses local raw honey as the key contributor of botanical depth in its core line of Barr Hill spirits at their state-of-the-art, sustainable distillery and cocktail bar.
Caledonia Spirits is most well known for their award winning Barr Hill Gin, barrel-aged Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat Gin and Barr Hill Vodka, and in late 2023 released the much awaited Phyllis Rye Whiskey, distilled entirely from organic, Vermont grown grains.
The Caledonia Spirits Distillery, located on the aptly named “Gin Lane'' in Montpelier, crafts world class spirits that build the connection between agriculture and cocktail culture. The distillery boasts a James Beard Award nominated cocktail bar with seasonal small plates, and hosts regular events, educational cocktail classes, tours and more. The distillery’s Landcrafted approach honors the bounty of the land, the labor of farmers and the pivotal role of bees in agriculture.
