Galicia Distillery (Ukrainska Syrovina Ltd)
A plant of Ukrainska Syrovina Ltd, Greenwich brand cognac is produced at the OJSC “Zeleny Gay” plant located in Voznesensk, Nikolaev region, primarily a wine production. The Cognac produced since 2007 is part of a “naming” war with France who claims the word Cognac to be locally bound to the French region. Meanwhile Ukraine had offered to stop naming their products cognac when getting paid for it. OJSC “Zeleny Gay” is a member of the “Sadvinprom” union and produces a great assortment of wines from their own crops and cognacs, with the annual output of 250-300 thousand decalitres. It is also a supplier of a wide range of fruits with a second plant in Buchach. It exports mainly to the Baltic countries, Russia, Germany and co-perates with French companies.
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.
