Top Hat Winery
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Top Hat Winery is a family-owned winery located on the historic Independence Square. We offer each of our guests an inviting and fun atmosphere where they can relax and create new memories. The bold scents, flavors and textures are a tribute to the craftsmanship and care taken in the production of our wines. Whether you’re a novice or connoisseur, we have a wine for you.
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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.
