Moscow Distillery Cristall
Since 1896 the Russian Empire had the state monopoly for products and sale of alcoholic beverages. In 1901 the monopoly was implemented in Moscow. The «Moscow State Wine Warehouse №1» was created, the future plant “Cristall”, was situated on the bank of the Jauza River. It was the largest and the most powerful enterprise. In January 1987 the Distillery received its present name “Cristall”. In 1993 Joint Stock Company «Moscow Distillery “Cristall” and its trade mark were registered.
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.
