7 V.S.A. § 257: Tastings for product quality assurance

(a) A licensed manufacturer or rectifier may distribute to its management and staff who are directly involved in the production of the licensee’s products, provided they are of legal age and at the licensed premises, samples of the licensee’s products for the purpose of assuring the quality of the products.

(b) Each sample of malt beverages, vinous beverages, or ready-to-drink spirits beverages shall be not larger than two ounces, and each sample of spirits or fortified wines shall be not larger than one-quarter ounce.

(c) No permit is required for a tasting pursuant to this section.