Sanctuary Spirits - Distillery, Brewery, & Winery
Sanctuary Spirits is a craft artisan distillery, brewery and winery.. Pouring our signature Spirit of the Maple, Scotch style Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Rum and Brandies. Wine by the glass and mixed drinks with our premium spirits plus bottles-to-go. Now with the addition of craft beer (10+ beers on tap) we have come full circle.
We are a true craft distillery, brewery and winery making only the finest quality products from locally sourced ingredients. We are open to the public for tastings, drink service and retail bottle sales.
We offer snacks, but you are welcome to bring food in for yourself or your group or visit Pancho’s Taqueria. This is an authentic mexican food truck located right outside our building!
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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