Port Chilkoot Distillery
Port Chilkoot Distillery is inspired by the rustic setting of Southeast Alaska and its passionate owners, Heather Shade and Sean Copeland. Heather is the head distiller at Port Chilkoot Distillery. You can find her influence in the quality and finer notes of the spirits. She believes the best type of spirits are those that are tied to a place and an experience. She hopes that you can taste the spirit of Alaska in the distillery’s products.
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.
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