New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery — Attraction in Winchester

5 stars across the board! The owners are wonderfully kind and welcoming, the ambiance is amazing, you can see the distillery in operation from the taproom and they give tours, and the products are all top notch.

I've never had such a smooth vodka, the bourbon is on par with some of the best national brands I've tried, and their single malt reminds me of some of the Highland Scotch whiskys I've tried (floral, honeysuckle, sweet, and smooth).

The old family recipe moonshine is truly a special experience in and of itself, and the different liqueurs they've made from it are AMAZING! Apple Pie moonshine (with whole apples and a cinnamon stick in the jar), Sweet Tea moonshine... To die for!

Finally the rum is smooth and sweet, and the Coquito they make from it is absolutely delicious. The only thing I didn't try was the gin, as I'm not a big gin lover, but if it's anything like the rest of their lineup, it'll be great.

This is well worth the drive if you're anywhere within even day-trip range, or make it part of a weekend trip if you're from out of town and hit all the breweries and distilleries within a 30 minute drive.

Thanks so much for an awesome afternoon and some truly excellent whiskey, vodka, and rum! I plan to make this a regular stop with my wife...

First off, the place was supposed to be closed when we arrived on a Tue. We were on our way to a brewery and found this while in transit, so we decided to start here. I went up to the door before realizing Tue was not a day of norma day of business. I happened to see someone behind the counter, gave him the sheepish "Please," and we were waved in. I quickly got my wife out of the car and got inside before something changed. We were greeted by Kenny Young, one of the owners who immediately made us feel welcomed and had us take a seat at the bar. I had recently quit drinking, so I did not partake, but my wife and Kenny quickly hit it off. Kenny was VERY personable and attentive. He answered all my wife's questions about the product and expounded with tales of his journey to being a proprietor of the distillery. It was an interesting and fascinating tale. She did a tasting of 5 products, but Kenny was generous, and she ended up with 9. We ended up staying for about 2 hours. Her favorite was the maple whiskey. We ended up getting their premium whiskey and a bottle of coquito (a Puerto Rican festive drink made with rum and coconut milk). We will be ordering their bourbon for shipping when it is available after the first...

What an experience! This place is truly special. I couldn't believe how friendly, welcoming, and chill these owners were. It was just really relaxing and fun to talk with them. Super nice people who exceeded all expectations on going. They stayed open longer just for two people and were so gracious and accommodating. The spirits there of course are outstanding. From apple to maple flavors, to different whiskeys, rum, vodka, gin, (probably leaving out a lot) there is something for everyone to try. A local, homegrown, very high quality taste and vibe that encompasses the whole place, will have you thinking of coming back even before you leave. Regardless of where you are, this is very well worth the drive. I guarantee it, as an objective and...