Birdview Estate & Distillery
Birdview Estate & Distillery is distilling El Castor, a regional spirit of the Costal California. This unique spirit tastes of distinct flavors reflecting of the pacific wild flowers. The native Beaver Tail Cactus, a wild growing succulent is an ideally sustainable plant providing the prickly pear fruit for El Castor. Unlike traditional grapes, fruit, or grain, the plant requires no water nor pesticides, and only minimal maintenance. Additionally, it gives back to the surroundings, in draught times allowing coyotes, foxes, rodents, and birds to survive off of it’s life giving fruit.
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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