Vetus Distillery

Vetus Distillery Vetus Distillery is a craft distillery near Charlotte specializing in small-batch Craft Brandy, Rum, and Fruit Vodka.

We create bold spirits and unforgettable cocktail experiences. Visit us in Monroe for tastings, tours and events.

Drink local. Every bottle supports a neighbor, a craft, a community.
09/01/2026

Drink local. Every bottle supports a neighbor, a craft, a community.

The holiday season will be here before we know it — so we’re giving one lucky guest a little time to relax before the ye...
09/01/2026

The holiday season will be here before we know it — so we’re giving one lucky guest a little time to relax before the year gets too busy. 💆‍♀️🥃

Come to Vetus Distillery for a tasting or tour and experience brandy the way it’s been enjoyed in the Balkans for generations: full of character, made from real fruit, and meant to be shared.

And because a good experience shouldn’t stop at the last sip, we’re teaming up with Monroe Massage for a September giveaway. Their focus is simple: helping people relax, reset, and feel better.

Everyone who visits us for a tasting or tour in September can enter to win a 45-minute massage at Monroe Massage, to be enjoyed anytime through the end of the year.

One winner will be drawn in October.

Book your tasting experience here:👇
https://www.vetusdistillery.com/book-tour-tasting

8/29 Closing at 7pm for a private party. 🥳Come get your bottles early. Last tasting/tour starts at 6pm🥃
08/29/2026

8/29 Closing at 7pm for a private party. 🥳
Come get your bottles early. Last tasting/tour starts at 6pm🥃

08/29/2026

📖 We’re in Distiller magazine!

Vetus Distillery was recently featured in Distiller Magazine in an article exploring an interesting part of brandy regulations: why grape brandy aged less than two years must be called “immature.”

If you’ve ever wondered why some brandies carry that designation, this article is a fascinating look at the history and regulations behind it—and we’re excited that Vetus is part of the conversation. 🥃🍇

👉 You can read the article online (distilling.com) or stop by Vetus Distillery and flip through the magazine yourself!

Come see where Bulgarian tradition meets North Carolina craft.

Next time you reach for a bottle, make it one that was made right here in North Carolina.🥃
08/28/2026

Next time you reach for a bottle, make it one that was made right here in North Carolina.🥃

08/28/2026

Myth #3:

Brandy = Cognac? 🥃

Not quite! Cognac is brandy, but not all brandy is Cognac. Cognac comes from a specific region in France and follows specific rules.

Brandy has a much bigger world to explore. 😉🥃

08/27/2026

Freshly distilled plum brandy is heading into the barrel 🪵

While this batch will age for at least a year, last year’s batch is ready! Rich ripe-plum notes, warm oak, subtle vanilla and spice, lingering finish..still unmistakably plum, just deeper and more complex.

Available now at the tasting room and coming soon online 🏡🚚

Come taste what a year in the barrel can do 🥃

Wonderful few days in Cherokee for the NC ABC Trade Show! 🥃⛰️It’s been great catching up with old friends, making new on...
08/25/2026

Wonderful few days in Cherokee for the NC ABC Trade Show! 🥃⛰️

It’s been great catching up with old friends, making new ones, and connecting with so many people who love and believe in North Carolina’s craft spirits industry.

And of course, being in the mountains is the perfect way to recharge. There’s something about the fresh air, beautiful views, and slower pace that leaves you feeling refreshed and inspired.

Heading home with new connections, new ideas, and a full tank of energy! ❤️🥃

08/24/2026

🧪🍑 Great brandy starts long before the still — it starts with fermentation.

In this video, we’re mixing yeast and nutrients before adding them to our fruit mash, an important step in the brandy-making process.

Choosing the right yeast strain and nutrients is key to producing high-quality fruit brandy. Yeast converts the fruit’s sugars into alcohol, but the choices we make during fermentation also influence the aromas and character that can carry through distillation into the finished spirit.

Our goal isn’t simply fermentation — it’s creating the best conditions to preserve and develop the natural character of the fruit.

Real fruit → yeast & nutrients → fermentation → distillation → fruit brandy. 🥃

Follow Vetus Distillery for more behind-the-scenes looks at fermentation, distillation, and the craft behind traditional fruit spirits.

🌐 Learn more about us and explore our spirits:
www.vetusdistillery.com

We’re kicking off September with a night celebrating Latin music, dancing, food, and culture right here in Downtown Monr...
08/24/2026

We’re kicking off September with a night celebrating Latin music, dancing, food, and culture right here in Downtown Monroe!

Join us Saturday, September 5 at Vetus Distillery for a night made for dancing. DJ Frankie will be bringing the Latin beats, so grab your friends and come ready for salsa, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton and more. 💃🕺

🌮 Tacos Las Catrinas
🎧 DJ Frankie
🍹 Cocktails, spirits, beer & wine
🔥 Latin music all night

As we head toward Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re excited to celebrate the music, flavors, and traditions that bring people together.

📍 Vetus Distillery | 430 Crow St. Monroe
📅 Saturday, September 5

Tag your dancing partner and tell them: we’re going! 👇

# vetusdistillery

Address

430 Crow Street
Monroe, NC
28112

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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