Visit America’s first Likör Distillery in Ellijay
The House of Applejay
If you come to Ellijay make sure to taste an Applejay!
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About LIKÖR (Liqueur)
Likör (Liqueurs) are alcoholic drinks composed of distilled spirits flavored with fresh fruits, herbs, and spices.
The origin of Likör (liqueur) production can be traced back to 13th-century Italy. Arnoldus Villanovanus, personal physician of various popes, gained fame for his deliciously sweetened medicines on the medicinal uses of brandy, likely the first Likör known in history.
Likör became popular in Europe when the Italian noblewoman Catherine de Medici married the French King Henry II in 1532. Her entourage included Likör makers, making the drink fashionable among nobles. However, it was not until the 18th century that Likör became affordable for the common person.
Today, Likör is experiencing a renaissance. It is a very diverse drink category including fruit, nut and herb based varieties, as well as cream-based products, like coffee cream Likör or chocolate Likör. It can be enjoyed as a drink before a meal (aperitif), drink for after a meal (digestif), or tasteful lower-proof base alcohol for a cocktail.
FIRST
Likör Distillery in Georgia, and maybe even in the US
AMAZING
Historical Tours & Tastings
AWARD WINNING
Distillates composed from fresh fruits, spices and herbs
LOCAL
Proud to be produced in Ellijay, GA
We love the seasons changing
Likör is seasonal
Likör compositions are created with seasonal available fresh fruits, nuts, and herbs. Many of our products are crafted in small batches only, and they are only available in our local Likör Shop in Ellijay, GA. Come and visit our Likör Shop in beautiful downtown Ellijay, GA. Most of our Likörs are designed with 55 proof/ 27.5% ABV.
Our liqueur variety
Classic Likör
Applejay
Our signature apple Likör in honor of Ellijay being the apple capital of Georgia. You haven't been in Ellijay if you haven't tasted Applejay! #ApplejayFromEllijay
georgia Vineyard peach
Our full-bodied vineyard peach Likör is inspired by an old recipe from German vintners.
Sweet Caroline Likör
Our famous cherry Likör is created from tart cherries and named after our Likörmeister Caroline.
The King’s Ginger
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The story of Ægir’s Ale
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The Carnivore’s Mezcal
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Kottabos
The famous game of kottabos was fashionable in Athens in the 6th to 5th century BC and became a widespread passion in southern Italy until ca. the 4th century BC. The idea of the game was the "artful throwing of wine" consumed from a bowl (kylix) or mug (skyphos)...
Waragi – The War Gin
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Bootleggers & Baptists
The American scientist Bruce Yandle published his economic theory Bootleggers and Baptists in 1983. His theory describes that groups with opposite goals can support each other. Interestingly, Yandle used the early 20th century laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to...
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