Delaware Phoenix Distillery
O must admit, I always find it difficult to write about myself. I don’t consider myself special, or terribly important. Nevertheless, I am Delaware Phoenix.
So I hope it doesn’t disturb you that the Delaware Phoenix whiskey and absinthe that you drink (or are considering purchasing) is made by a girl. And an old one at that. I only make this point because there are many people out there promoting a certain style or view that men are the only distillers out there and the more facial hair they have the better they are at (or could be) distilling. So enough with the stereotypes.
I do the mashing, set the fermenters, run off the low wines, distill the whiskey, haul it to the barrels, fill ’em, and decide then they’re ready. Then I bottle them, and am the one who delivers the product to the store.
I hope you enjoy the spirits I make. And thanks for your continued support.
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.
