Sir Robert Stanford Estate (Fynbos Distillery)
Fynbos Distillery is a craft distillery located on the beautiful Sir Robert Stanford Estate. Specializing in Grappa, Calvados, Witblits & Liqueurs, with such unique products you will be sure to have an experience of note. The distillery building is over 100 years old & has so much character, along with the rich history of Sir Robert Stanford the staff will educate you about the art of distilling.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
