Motor City Gas
As Royal Oak’s first Whiskey distillery, Motor City Gas manufactures a constant evolving variety of small batch Whiskies, born from local ingredients – crafted by local hands. Discover a blend of traditional and new age distilled spirit creativity from American Bourbons to Single Malts to Moonshines and more. Our commitment to doing things Against The Grain pays homage to the original shiners who paved the way for the American spirit we’ve come to call – Whiskey.
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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