We don’t just bring a spirit.
We bring the Spirit of the Balkans.

Where tradition meets innovation.
Vetus Distillery is redefining craft spirits with a dedication to quality, heritage, and rich flavors. Learn more about our brandy and other craft spirits made in North Carolina.
We produce brandy, rum and vodka. Our distillery is open for tastings!

Bulgaria was the inspiration for our craft distillery.

VETUS DISTILLERY REVIEWS
“My boyfriend & I enjoyed a tasting here, it was an amazing & truly wonderful experience, I could not recommend this place enough & it’s exactly what monroe needs! The owner Kate was knowledgeable and telling us all about this distilling process which i find so interesting! I love this place & everyone needs to give it a try!”
“We really enjoyed our tasting experience at Vetus Distillery! Enjoyed the brandy, vodka, and rum. Also looking forward to the peach brandy that they’ll be releasing later on!”
“Excellent products, made by wonderful people, who pour their hearts and souls in creating this one of a kind grape brandy! Highly recommended. Enjoy!”
BRANDY, RUM AND VODKA
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CRAFT SPIRITS AT VETUS DISTILLERY
Bulgaria: Europe’s Hidden Gem
We originally hail from Bulgaria, and our roots inspired us to open a distillery right here in North Carolina—bringing a taste of the Balkans to the South.
Here are some cultural influences worth noting:
Bulgaria is Europe’s oldest country with the same name
Cyrillic Alphabet Was Invented Here: The Cyrillic script used in Russia, Serbia, and many Slavic countries was developed by Bulgarian scholars in the 9th century.
Bulgaria Has Never Lost Its National Language: Despite 500 years of Ottoman rule, Bulgaria retained its native language, customs, and Orthodox Christian faith.
The Bulgarian Rose Valley produces over 70% of the world’s rose oil, used in perfumes around the globe.