FINE SPIRIT & LIKÖR DISTILLERY
HOUSE OF APPLEJAY
THE MODERN ART OF LIQUEUR.
Bear-Crafted. Naturally Distinctive.
Local to the Ellijays
Fine Spirits & Likör Distillery!
House Of Applejay is an independent distillery in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia, creating modern American liqueurs through Liquistry—our original philosophy of using natural ingredients to build flavor and cocktail balance into the liqueur itself.
Great cocktails begin in the bottle.
Natural Ingredients
A NEW WAY OF THINKING ABOUT LIQUEUR!
House Of Applejay was founded on a simple belief: exceptional cocktails begin with exceptional liqueurs.
Through the Liquistry Manifesto, founder, distiller, and liqueurist Caroline Porsiel introduced House Of Applejay’s original approach to modern American liqueurs—using natural ingredients to build flavor, balance, and versatility into the liqueur from the beginning.
Designed to provide more of what a cocktail needs within the bottle itself, our liqueurs become the foundation of better, more naturally balanced cocktails.
This is Liquistry.
Developed for Cocktails
WHAT IS LIQUISTRY?
Liquistry is House Of Applejay’s original philosophy and practice for creating modern American liqueurs.
It begins with natural ingredients and the belief that a liqueur should bring more than sweetness to a cocktail. Flavor, structure, balance, and versatility are developed within the liqueur itself—creating bottles that are distinctive enough to enjoy simply and precise enough to elevate a cocktail.
Local Production
INSPIRED BY THE ELLIJAYS
Every bottle begins with a place.
Founded in East Ellijay, Georgia, House Of Applejay draws its character from the orchards, forests, mountain streams, and rolling Southern Appalachian hills surrounding the distillery. Each spirit carries the name of a local mountain or place, connecting the bottle to the landscape that inspired it.
This is the Spirit of the Ellijays.
Applejay from Ellijay
A naturally distinctive apple liqueur inspired by Georgia’s apple country. Bright, elegant, and exceptionally versatile.
Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur
A cherry liqueur made with natural ingredients, offering remarkable depth and a smooth finish.
Double Gold — San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Mt Wildcat Old Style Juniper Liqueur
An old-style juniper liqueur inspired by historic European traditions and reimagined for today’s cocktail culture.
Multiple Gold Medals — New York World Spirits Competition
Only in THE ELLIJAYS
OUR SIGNATURE COLLECTION
Distinct American
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED QUALITY!
House Of Applejay is an independent distillery in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia, creating modern American liqueurs through Liquistry—our original philosophy of using natural ingredients to build flavor and cocktail balance into the liqueur itself.
Great cocktails begin in the bottle.
- Real ingredients.
- Naturally distinctive flavor.
- Nationally recognized quality.
Every House Of Applejay spirit and liqueur has earned recognition at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the New York World Spirits Competition, or both.
House Of Applejay has also been featured on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s A Fork in the Road and Travels with Darley, as well as in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and other regional and national media.
A unique Experience
VISIT THE DISTILLERY
Experience House Of Applejay where every bottle is crafted.
Visit our tasting room in East Ellijay for award-winning spirits, handcrafted cocktails, guided tastings, pre-booked tours, seasonal events, live music, and afternoons on the Bear Barrel Patio overlooking the Southern Appalachians.
House Of Applejay is an exclusively 21+ destination.
Advance reservations are recommended for groups and required for all distillery tours.
Sitting in A Barrel?
THE BEAR BARREL PATIO
- Order a cocktail.
- Take a seat.
- Watch the mountains do absolutely nothing.
The Bear Barrel Patio celebrates the slower rhythm of Appalachian life with handcrafted cocktails, music & friends, watch parties, and unhurried afternoons.
INFLUENCING
MEET CAROLINE PORSIEL
Founder. CEO. Distiller. Liqueurist.
Born in Germany and now rooted in the North Georgia Mountains, Caroline Porsiel combines European liqueur traditions with a distinctly modern American vision.
Through the Liquistry Manifesto, speaking engagements, and her work as co-founder of the AMBRu Campaign, she shares her original approach to modern American liqueurs and advocates for natural ingredients, thoughtful craftsmanship, and cocktail innovation.
The Oldest Spirit in the World
DISCOVER THE WORLD OF LIQUEUR
Liqueur has shaped drinking culture for more than seven centuries.
Explore the History of Likör, the philosophy of Liquistry, and resources dedicated to the history of liqueurs, distillation, and drinking traditions.
AMERICAN LIQUEUR CULTURE
FIND HOUSE OF APPLEJAY
Visit us in East Ellijay or discover House Of Applejay through selected retailers, restaurants, cocktail bars, and distribution partners.
Interested in serving House Of Applejay?
BEAR-CRAFTED STYLE
MAKE IT AN APPLEJAY AFTERNOON
Modern American liqueurs.
Award-winning spirits.
Mountain cocktails.
Bear-crafted in East Ellijay, Georgia.
Please enjoy responsibly. 21+.
DISTILLERY
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
AMBRU CAMPAIGN
ADVOCATING FOR AMERICAN SPIRITS
House Of Applejay’s vision extends beyond the bottle.
As co-founder of the AMBRu Campaign, Caroline Porsiel advocates for the recognition and protection of American Brandy and American Rum—two historic spirits deeply rooted in the nation’s distilling heritage.
The campaign is working to establish a clear American identity for both categories and secure recognition comparable to that given to Bourbon in 1964.
