Blackberry Farm Brewery
Blackberry Farm is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. This 68-room Relais and Chateaux and Relais Gourmand property is situated on 4,200 acres, offering some of the world’s finest wines, cuisine, fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, sporting clay, and spa. In addition to an abundance of activities, Blackberry Farm offers an annual series of events including wine & food, wellness, music, adventure, and seasonal events. Rated “#1 Resort” by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, “#1 Resort” by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway, “#3 in Service” by Travel and Leisure, and “#2 Small Hotel” by Zagat’s, Blackberry continues to provide the most unique experience possible to its guests.
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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