Open on Friday and Saturday, the 1811 House Pub is one of the most exceptional watering holes at any East Coast country inn. Far from the traditional décor of Southern Vermont or historic Manchester taverns, pewter mugs hang from the preserved beams, and horse brasses adorn the fireplace and the bar. While many inns offer their own unique selling points, nowhere does another country inn have the claim to a wider selection of single malt whiskies from Scotland than the 1811 House. An extensive selection of beers, including Vermont microbrews, wines and cocktails are available too, but the draw for many to this historically registered property is the astounding collection of single malt whiskies available. The 1811 House Pub has the largest selection of Scottish single malt whiskies in Vermont, and one of the best in the country.

However, beyond the dartboard and the roaring fire, the single malt whiskies draw visitors from throughout Southern Vermont for a dram of these single malt treasures that cannot be found anywhere else nearby.

As the name implies, single malt whisky is whisky produced at a single distillery and carries with it the depth of flavor generated by the water, barley, malt drying process and design of the still of a particular distillery. A visit to the 1811 House will not only offer the long-awaited respite you seek in sophisticated surroundings, but also a lesson in one of American's newest passions - single malt whiskies.

Single malt whisky differs from the popular blended Scotch whiskies (Dewars, Johnny Walker, J&B etc), which are a combination of 40 to 60 percent single malts from several distilleries, with the balance being neutral grain spirits. Various factors unique to each distillery result in each single malt offering a distinctive flavor, subtly different from any other. In addition to the unique components, the aging time and process in the barrel create further distinctions; even from whiskies produced by the same distillery.

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