Doc Porter's Distillery
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Making beautiful, handmade craft spirits is our passion. Every drop of Doc Porter’s vodka, gin, bourbon and rye is made from scratch using locally-sourced grains from North Carolina.
We believe in integrity and supporting local farmers , which is why we don’t re-bottle alcohol produced from the larger manufacturers (Bourbon or Grain Neutral Spirits). Every product we release is made from start to finish under our distillery roof. We’re hands-on in all steps of the process, from milling and mashing to fermentation and distillation.
Our spirits are available for purchase at the distillery, ABC stores throughout North Carolina, and South Carolina retailers.
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.
