Appalachian Gap Distillery

88 Mainelli Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753

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88 Mainelli Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753
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Split Spirits is America’s first Climate Neutral Certified distillery, located in Middlebury, Vermont. The distillery continues the legacy of Appalachian Gap Distillery, handcrafting small batch spirits from scratch using locally sourced Vermont grains. All spirits are fermented, distilled, barrel aged, and bottled on-site at the Middlebury distillery.

Spirits

Barred Owl Bourbon

Vermont’s first Bottled-in-Bond bourbon, aged at least four years in #4 char oak barrels, made from corn, barley, and wheat with silky smooth honey, caramel, and vanilla flavors.

Drumlin Champlain Valley Rye Whiskey

Made exclusively from rye grown within 25 miles of the distillery, offering rich peppery complexity with hints of toffee, dark fruit, stone fruit, pepper, and a clean fruity finish.

Espresso Liqueur

Made from Vermont Coffee Company espresso beans cold-brewed with vodka and Belgian candi sugar, creating a slightly sweet, full-bodied espresso liqueur.

Essential Vermont Malt Whiskey

Made from Switchback Ale that was stranded during the COVID pandemic, featuring floral citrusy aromas with butterscotch, caramel, and toasted marshmallow notes from 4+ years aging in white oak barrels.

Mythic Gin

A botanical gin expressing Vermont’s bounty with juniper, balsam, Szechuan peppercorn, and roschips, offering silky smooth lighter floral flavors with unique citrus tones.

Papilio Agave Spirit

A Vermont interpretation of tequila distilled from four parts organic blue agave nectar and one part local maple syrup, offering clean tequila flavor with smoky sweet maple notes.

Ridgeline Vermont Whiskey

A whiskey with a flavor profile resembling high rye bourbon blended with Irish-style single malt finished in port wine casks, offering crisp autumn fruit, dried fruit, vanilla, leather, and tobacco notes.

Split Spirits Illinois

A White Oak Single Origin Spirit crafted from locally grown Illinois corn, rye, and barley, delivering warm vanilla, toasted oak, caramel, and nutmeg flavors at 44% ABV.

Split Spirits New York

A Black Cherry Single Origin Spirit made from organic grains grown in Western New York, featuring warm vanilla, ripe black cherries, and a smooth spiced fruit finish.

Split Spirits Vermont

A Sugar Maple Single Origin Spirit crafted from Vermont’s purest sugar maple, offering warm caramelized maple, toasted oak, vanilla, and earthy spice notes at 44% ABV.

Vermont Maple Creemee Liqueur

A sweet Vermont liqueur combining maple syrup with cream liqueur tradition, offering rich maple and creamy dessert flavors.