Alltech Craft Distillery (Carlow Brewing Co)
Alltech, a global biotech company from Kentucky, is known to have its own yeast for distilling developed as well as additional expertise in the use of enzymes for distilling. In 2012 Alltech has formed a joint venture with Carlow Brewing Company in Ireland and shipped new whiskey stills from the US to the brewery in Ireland. Though, the new whiskey will not be Alltech’s first foray into spirits. Their Town Branch Bourbon and Pearse Lyons Reserve Single Malt Whiskey were both gold medal winners at the 2012 World Spirit Awards.
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.
