Veritable Distillery sits in an industrial unit on Taugwonk Spur Road in Stonington, Connecticut, where founders Dave Smith and Mike Reppucci launched their craft spirits operation in 2017. Both men brought business backgrounds to the venture—Smith from finance and Reppucci from marketing—but shared a passion for creating high-quality spirits using traditional methods. The 3,000-square-foot facility houses copper stills and fermentation tanks where they produce bourbon, rye whiskey, and gin, focusing on small-batch production with careful attention to each step of the process. What started as weekend experimentation evolved into a full-scale distillery after years of perfecting recipes and navigating Connecticut’s licensing requirements. The operation reflects their commitment to doing things right rather than fast, with spirits aged on-site and bottled by hand. You’ll find a tasting room where visitors can sample their growing lineup while learning about the craft from the founders themselves, who are often on-site and eager to share their journey from corporate careers to craft distilling.