SILO Distillery Reopens in Vermont Under New Ownership

Bourbon

December 12, 2025

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SILO Distillery in Windsor, Vermont, has relaunched under the helm of former head distiller Erin Bell. She purchased the company this fall and has renovated the two-story tasting room and event space at 3 Artisan Park for a fresh, modern atmosphere. 

From spirits to cider, the distillery aims to serve up barn-to-bottle beverages that showcase the best of what local growers have to offer. This includes 100% Vermont-grown corn vodka, russet apples from nearby Keene, New Hampshire, and more. 

SILO prioritizes the relationships from which palate-pleasing spirits develop, emphasizing integrity and innovation in its carefully executed production. 

In its relaunch, SILO is highlighting the “starter pack,” SILO classics, including:

  • SILO 100% Vermont Corn Vodka (a 2020 Good Food Awards winner) 
  • SILO Lavender Vodka
  • SILO Cucumber Vodka
  • SILO Maple Whiskey

Coming soon are fan-favorite varieties, including Cacao Vodka, made in partnership with Embue cacao of Brattleboro, Lemon Vodka, Maple Manhattan and Aisling tank-aged Wheat Whiskey. 

SILO will also bring back to market its Vermaro — the first Vermont-made amaro, originally produced by Bell at SILO in 2020. Vermaro is SILO’s take on a traditional Italian liqueur, featuring its 100% Vermont grown neutral spirit, maple syrup and 14 botanicals, a nod to the 14th state.

Growing even more in 2026, SILO will introduce two new local-apple ciders, resume a ready-to-drink line featuring the distillery’s famous Lavender Cosmo and a SILO twist on the spritz, while launching a bold new aperitif. Small-batch whiskeys will make a return too, and partnerships for seasonal flavors will cool down summer of 2026. 

“We are a 13-year-old craft distillery, distilling from locally-grown corn and grain and made with great care; from the beginning to the end, you know where it comes from,” Bell, who is working to create an asked-for, accessible product, said in a news release. 

The revamped SILO, located in the vibrant Artisan Park, focuses on a wholehearted approach to sourcing, production and imbibing in the products, one that celebrates communities and creates an inclusive space to raise a glass. 

In addition to being female- and LGBTQIA+-owned, SILO works to lift up and celebrate marginalized communities. 

“The barn door is always open,” Bell said. 

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SILO Distillery in Windsor, Vermont, is a team of passionate makers, creating innovative, artisanal craft spirits highlighting local and natural ingredients. The woman- and LGBTQIA+-owned company emphasizes hospitality above all, creating community at its inclusive, welcoming taproom, at bars where patrons ask for it by name and at home in a favorite cocktail glass. From barn to bottle, SILO brings to the market what people want to drink next. For more information, visit silodistillery.com.

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