Bootleggers Distillery
This Society tracked down the best moonshine, recipes and methods of distillation known to man. The hills of East Tennessee became everyone’s favorite place to acquire their own personal moonshine reserve or (BEST of the BEST). It became very obvious that East Tennessee’s natural resources and mild climate, along with generations of refined methodology had perfected one of our nation’s most sacred pastimes. Bootleggers Distillery is very proud to bring this secret collection to you. Remember “If You Only Get One Shot” make it Bootleggers Distillery.
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.
