Feb 01, 2024

When asked about this partnership, Goldsmith related: “Fellow Vermonter Robert Frost said, ‘Good fences make good neighbors.’ Well, great whiskey makes better neighbors. From the moment I walked into Village Garage, I knew they had bottled the very reason I live in Vermont.”

Village Garage, a Bennington, Vermont distillery, is thrilled to announce a partnership with their neighbor and fellow spirits enthusiast Jonathan Goldsmith, the actor best known for his role as the “Most Interesting Man in the World.” As Village Garage Distillery’s Chief Storytelling Officer (CSO), Jonathan is back to write his next chapter. He’ll continue to build the Village Garage Distillery legacy, all while encouraging whiskey drinkers to create their own stories worthy of local Vermont legends like

Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys.

Jonathan Goldsmith, the actor who portrayed the “Most Interesting Man in the World” in a long-running and widely successful advertising campaign for Dos Equis beer, has been named chief storytelling officer at Village Garage Distillery in Bennington.

Nov. 02, 2023

Village Garage, a Bennington, Vermont distillery, is thrilled to announce a partnership with their neighbor and fellow spirits enthusiast Jonathan Goldsmith, the actor best known for his role as the “Most Interesting Man in the World.” As Village Garage Distillery's Chief Storytelling Officer (CSO),

Sep 17, 2023

Village Garage Distillery, a small batch craft distillery and restaurant located at 107 Depot Street, hosted Stage A at Clove A (Tuttle Lot) and included musicians Carly Rogers, Whiskey West, and The McGuinness Brothers.

Sep 3, 2023

Trust me when I say there's no place like Village Garage Distillery. From their mouth-watering food to their distinctive cocktails, there's not a single thing that doesn't entice you about this place. Everything’s just right here.

Feb 20, 2023

In the southwestern corner of the state, where Ethan Allen’s Green Mountain Boys once drank and defended their ground, the stars of their flag still adorn the bottles of Village Garage Distillery, which occupies an airy, stylishly renovated former town garage in Bennington.

Feb 20, 2023

Are you looking for something fun and different to do when you’re in Bennington, Vermont? If so, head to Village Garage Distillery – a new attraction in Vermont that’s become a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

Dec 26, 2022

MANCHESTER — Peanut butter and jelly. Bow and arrow. Batman and Robin. Some things are just meant to be paired together. It wasn’t long ago that Jamie Carey, sales manager for Village Garage Distillery in Bennington, had a vision for another extraordinary partnership. Carey was driving around Manchester this past spring doing some soliciting for his relatively new Bennington establishment.

Nov 23, 2022

Bennington’s known for a tall tale or two — whether it’s John Stark exhorting his men with the inspiration of his beloved Molly, strange creatures haunting Glastenbury Mountain, or Shirley Jackson bringing a haunted house to life.This particular story? It starts on Depot Street, and travels to Saint Albans and back before landing in a glass. Fable Gin, the first limited-release spirit offered by Village Garage Distillery, is getting its official launch on Friday with an afternoon and evening of music, food, cocktails and fun….

May 2, 2022

Village Garage is still a new kid on the block when it comes to the craft distillery craze, but they are not wasting anytime playing catch up.

Apr 14, 2022

Despite the implication of “American Pie,” you don’t have to be a good old boy to be drinking whiskey and rye. You also don’t have to make Jack Daniels your go-to whiskey. Now, no shade on Jack Daniels (if it’s good enough for Slash, it’s good enough for me), but try expanding your palate with a wide range of bourbons, ryes and American whiskeys to fit the right cocktail.

Mar 5, 2022

A lucky few 102.7 WEQX winners were able to get a taste of the show The Regrettes will be performing tonight at Empire Live in Albany when they made a stop at the gorgeous new Village Garage Distillery in Bennington, Vermont for an intimate midday set…

Feb 1, 2022

My bottle review column (last month’s edition here) is about what is unique, standout, new or trending in spirits with my review ratings on a 1-5 rating scale. Small-batch distillers and drink producers need our aid. Please, support small businesses and quality drink. My 10 bottle picks of the month…

Jan 05, 2022

With January being the coldest and darkest month of the year, we need a few toasty and light cocktail refreshments to warm us up and keep our spirits high after peak holiday season. We’ve rounded up our favorite cocktails.

Dec 22, 2021

Wassail, nogs and toddies live on with modern ingredients and some new twists.

There’s just something special about sipping a glass of neat bourbon by a crackling fire—whether it’s one in your own home, a snowy bonfire with friends, or just a nine-hour YouTube fireplace loop.