House of Applejay

Name: House of Applejay
Address: 67 Fowler Street, East Ellijay, Georgia, 30540, United States
Telephone: +1 404.771.4332
Rating: 5

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HOUSE OF APPLEJAY is a Fine Spirits & Likör Distillery. Bear-crafted quality created in the North Georgia Mountains. All distillates are only available in small batches at the distillery tasting room in East Ellijay – specialty batches, which are seasonal products, are available only as long as stock lasts.

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: 67 Fowler Street
East Ellijay
Georgia
30540
United States

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February 26, 2023, 6:08 am

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Address: 67 Fowler Street
East Ellijay
Georgia
30540
United States

Phone: +1 404.771.4332

Permit ID: GA-W-21191

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