Is alcohol legal in Vermont?

Q: Is alcohol legal in Vermont?

Alcohol in Vermont is legal only under specific conditions. Vermont is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold through state-contracted 802Spirits agency stores (Department of Liquor & Lottery, Division of Liquor Control), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

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Conditional: Vermont is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold through state-contracted 802Spirits agency stores (Department of Liquor & Lottery, Division of Liquor Control), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

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Vermont is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold through state-contracted 802Spirits agency stores (Department of Liquor & Lottery, Division of Liquor Control), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

Source: liquorcontrol.vermont.gov → · Updated July 23, 2026

Vermont Alcohol topics

DUI / DWI Limits in Vermont →Info
In Vermont the per se limit for adults is 0.08% blood alcohol, and drivers under 21 are held to a zero-tolerance limit of 0.02%.
Open Container Law in Vermont →Restricted
In Vermont it is unlawful to consume or possess an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public highway.
Sunday Alcohol Sales in Vermont →Permitted
Vermont permits Sunday sales, and off-premises retail — beer and wine retailers and state spirits agency stores — generally runs from 6 a.m. to midnight, including Sundays, per state regulation.
Last Call Hours in Vermont →Info
In Vermont, last call is 2 a.m. statewide, and 3 a.m. on New Year's Eve.
Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in Vermont →Permitted
In Vermont, groceries and convenience stores sell beer, cider, wine and even ready-to-drink spirit beverages under a Second Class license, but full-size spirits require a separate 802Spirits agency store.
Where to Buy Alcohol in Vermont →Conditional
Vermont is a control state for spirits: distilled spirits are sold through state-contracted 802Spirits agency stores (Department of Liquor & Lottery, Division of Liquor Control), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.

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