Kankakee Valley Winery
More and more we find ourselves wondering what we’re really eating, what sort of “extras” there are in our food, and why we can’t pronounce most of the ingredients listed on our processed foods.
There is a growing demand for foods without chemicals. And no wonder.
We at Kankakee Valley Winery can say with 100% confidence that our product has no ingredients you can’t pronounce.
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.
