Bachgau-Destille
bachgau DISTILLE – handmade & regional from the heart of Germany. In our family business, the almost 65-year-old distillery tradition is continued. The result of the art of distilling, passed down from generation to generation, are high-quality products. Using the latest technology and decades of know-how, our distillates, gins and whiskeys are distilled in copper stills according to old traditions. Discover the secrets of distillation at our events: tastings with gin, whiskey, fruit brandies or liqueurs. Book an individual tasting at your location, in your clubhouse or with a menu accompaniment in a restaurant. You can get our range from well-stocked Edeka, specialist and beverage retailers.
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.
