Honeoye Falls Distillery
Rye was the first grain used to produce spirits in the United States. New York has a long history of producing rye based spirits, which was a tradition lost during Prohibition. We are resurrecting that tradition with every spirit we produce.
We pride ourselves in sourcing grain locally, with most of ours coming right from Honeoye Falls. With this, you get a true grain to glass experience.
We continue the locally sourced tradition through the tasting room, with all ingredients for cocktails sourced within NY State. Our food menu contains locally sourced produce & meat from farms in the area!
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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