You’ll find Saxtons Distillery tucked away on Chickering Drive in Brattleboro, Vermont, where they’ve been crafting small-batch spirits since opening their doors. This isn’t your typical massive production facility—it’s an intimate operation that focuses on quality over quantity, using traditional distilling methods in a setting that feels more like visiting a craftsman’s workshop than a corporate tour stop. They produce a range of spirits including bourbon, rye, and gin, all made with careful attention to the distilling process and local Vermont character. The distillery represents Vermont’s growing craft spirits scene, operating with the kind of hands-on approach that lets them control every step of production. You’re not dealing with massive steel columns and industrial automation here—this is the kind of place where the distillers know each batch personally and can tell you exactly what went into making it. The operation stays true to craft distilling principles, meaning smaller runs, more experimentation, and spirits that reflect the personality of the people making them. When you visit, you’re stepping into a working distillery where the focus is on the actual craft rather than flashy marketing. The atmosphere is unpretentious and educational, giving you a real look at how spirits are made without the corporate polish you might find elsewhere. It’s the kind of place that appeals to people who want to understand the process and taste spirits that actually have a story behind them.