Snowfall in a Glass: Meet Stowe Sparkle
There’s a special kind of quiet that comes with a Vermont snowstorm—the way the world softens, light catches on every flake, and everything feels just a little bit magical.
We wanted to bottle that feeling.
Stowe Sparkle is our new pearlescent vodka spirit that glimmers like fresh Vermont snow in your glass and honors the legacy of Smugglers’ Notch Distillery® co-founders Ron and Jeremy Elliott. It’s more than a new release—it’s the final spirit they created together, and a celebration of family, craft, and the beauty of Vermont in every pour.
A Final Father–Son Creation
For nearly two decades, Ron and Jeremy worked side by side in the Vermont mountains to create spirits that captured a sense of place and purpose. Stowe Sparkle is the last spirit they developed together before Ron’s passing in 2025, making this release especially meaningful for our team, our family, and our fans.
Crafted with our 95-point, Wine Enthusiast award-winning vodka and pure Vermont spring water, Stowe Sparkle is exceptionally smooth, clean, and refined. In the glass, it comes alive with a soft, swirling shimmer—subtle, elegant, and reminiscent of snow drifting through a winter sky.
This spirit captures both the magic of Vermont’s snowfall and the spirit of innovation Ron and Jeremy always pursued together. Every bottle is a tribute to that shared dream.
What Makes Stowe Sparkle So Special
Stowe Sparkle isn’t just something you pour—it’s something you experience.
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A gentle, glimmering appearance that moves with the glass, evoking a snow globe in motion
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Built on award-winning vodka, known for its smoothness and clarity
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Crafted with Vermont spring water, rooted in the place we call home
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Thoughtfully designed for celebrations, from intimate winter gatherings to festive holiday parties
The shimmer is food-safe and understated—not glittery or loud, but quietly elegant, just like a real Vermont snowfall.
How to Enjoy Stowe Sparkle
You can absolutely sip Stowe Sparkle chilled and neat to appreciate its texture and purity—but it also shines (literally) in simple, refined cocktails. Here are two of our favorites:
The Sparkletini
A crisp, classic martini-style serve with a touch of winter magic.
Ingredients
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2.5 oz Stowe Sparkle
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0.5 oz dry vermouth
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Lemon twist
Directions
Stir gently over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy the soft glimmer that catches the light like Vermont’s winter sky.
The Mapletini
A subtly sweet nod to Vermont’s maple heritage.
Ingredients
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2.5 oz Stowe Sparkle
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0.5 oz pure Vermont maple syrup
Directions
Rim a chilled martini glass with maple sugar (optional, but highly recommended). Shake Stowe Sparkle and maple syrup with ice, then strain into the prepared glass. The result is a smooth, slightly sweet, shimmering martini that pairs Vermont’s maple tradition with modern craft.
Where to Find Stowe Sparkle
Stowe Sparkle is now available:
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Online at smugglersnotchdistillery.com
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In person at all five Smugglers’ Notch Distillery tasting rooms in Vermont, including:
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Burlington
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Waterbury
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Manchester
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Stowe Village
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Our flagship distillery and tasting room in Jeffersonville
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Whether you’re raising a glass in one of our tasting rooms or sharing a special toast at home, we hope Stowe Sparkle helps you create moments that feel as magical—and memorable—as a fresh Vermont snow day.