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Essential Spirits Alambic Distillery

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We are a family owned and operated micro-distillery located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area since 1996. Tours and Tasting by Appointment only.

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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: 144 S Whisman Rd
Mountain View
California
94041
United States
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Modified: June 25, 2017

Tags: Brandy, Grappa, Rum, and Schnapps
Address: 144 S Whisman Rd
Mountain View
California
94041
United States
Phone: +16509620546
Business Start: 1996
Permit ID: CA-S-349
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Owner / Manager: Andrea Mirenda
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