HISTORY

Jug Brook Studio takes its name from Jug Brook, a waterway that has long been part of the local landscape in Cabot, Vermont. In the late 18th century, Lower Cabot developed as a small but industrious village centered around mills and manufacturing along the Winooski River, just below the confluence of Jug Brook. Among the industries that thrived here was a distillery, contributing to the region’s economic activity in the 1800s.

The surrounding area has long been a hub of resourceful, independent Vermonters who built lives from the land and waterways. The legacy of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and self-sufficiency that defined early industry in Lower Cabot still resonates today. By establishing a recording studio on this land, Jug Brook Studio carries that spirit forward—swapping mills for microphones, and distilling grain into song instead of spirits. It’s a space where history, nature, and creativity converge to offer artists a truly grounded and inspiring place to make music.

According to local folklore, Jug Brook may also be tied to whiskey bootlegging in the area, with stories of hidden barrels and secret exchanges along its winding path. While the details remain unsubstantiated, these tales add to the rich character of the landscape and the creative energy that makes Jug Brook Studio a truly unique place to record.