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Caol Ila Distillery

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Nestled in a hidden cove near Port Askaig, the Caol Ila (pronounced ‘Cull Eela’) distillery sent its whisky to market by sea for over a hundred years.

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Caroline Porsiel
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.

Address: 16 Distillery Houses
Caolila
Argyll and Bute
PA46 7RJ
United Kingdom
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Modified: December 31, 2023

Tags: Whiskey
Address: 16 Distillery Houses
Caolila
Argyll and Bute
PA46 7RJ
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1496 302769
Business Start: 1846
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