What to bring home from Ellijay?
Applejay from Ellijay — a souvenir from Georgia’s Apple Capital
Looking for something to bring home from Ellijay?
Taste Applejay from Ellijay at the distillery. Then take a bottle of Ellijay home.
Our signature apple liqueur is made here in East Ellijay — not an Ellijay-themed bottle made somewhere else.
HOUSE OF APPLEJAY
Bear-Crafted. Naturally Distinctive.
What is Applejay from Ellijay?
Applejay from Ellijay is an apple liqueur made at House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery in East Ellijay, Georgia.
It is our signature apple liqueur.
27.5% ABV · 750 ml
Applejay from Ellijay is sweet, tart and gently bitter.
It is made with natural ingredients and without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.
It received a Bronze Medal at the 2024 New York World Spirits Competition and has also been recognized through Coolest Thing Made in Georgia.
Applejay from Ellijay is not apple brandy, applejack or moonshine.
A souvenir that lasts after the apples are gone
Ellijay is known for apples — orchards, apple houses, fried pies, cider, and the Georgia Apple Festival.
Applejay from Ellijay is made here, in Georgia’s Apple Capital. Sweet, tart, and gently bitter. Natural ingredients. No artificial flavors, artificial aromas, or preservatives. Bear-crafted in small batches at House Of Applejay in East Ellijay.
We create modern American liqueurs. House Of Applejay is independent, women-owned, and the only liqueur-first distillery in the Southeast.
Apples and fried pies are the obvious souvenirs. Applejay is the one that will still be there after the apples are gone.
Taste it where it is made. Then take a bottle home.
Why Applejay from Ellijay?
Because the name and the place belong together — and Applejay from Ellijay was named one of the Coolest Things Made in Georgia two years in a row.
Ellijay is Georgia’s Apple Capital.
House Of Applejay makes Applejay from Ellijay here in East Ellijay.
It is not an Ellijay-themed bottle made somewhere else.
Come to the source, taste it, and decide whether a bottle is coming home with you.
Taste it here. Take it home.
The best place to discover Applejay from Ellijay is in the glass, at the source.
Guests 21 and older can visit our East Ellijay tasting room, experience a tasting, enjoy a handcrafted cocktail and spend some time on the Bear Barrel Patio.
Then take Applejay from Ellijay home.
House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery
House Of Applejay, Inc.
67 Fowler Street, Building B
East Ellijay, Georgia 30540
Look for Building B.
Walk-ins are welcome during tasting-room hours, space permitting.
Distillery tours are by reservation only.
Because our tasting room is small, groups should call or email before arriving.
A valid ID is required. Please designate a driver or ask us about transportation options.
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Call: (404) 771-4332
Where is House Of Applejay?
House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery is located at:
67 Fowler Street, Building B
East Ellijay, Georgia 30540
House Of Applejay is in East Ellijay, not downtown Ellijay and not on the Georgia Apple Festival grounds.
You do not need a Georgia Apple Festival ticket to visit House Of Applejay.
After apple picking in Ellijay
Come for the orchards.
Go home with the apples, the fried pies, the memories — and something from Ellijay that will still be there after the apples are gone.
House Of Applejay is in East Ellijay.
Taste Applejay from Ellijay where it is made, then take home the flavor of the visit.
What can I do at House Of Applejay?
Guests 21 and older can:
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Experience a tasting in our tasting room
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Taste Applejay from Ellijay
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Enjoy handcrafted cocktails
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Relax on the Bear Barrel Patio
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Purchase bottles to take home
House Of Applejay is exclusively 21+. This is not a children’s attraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring home from Ellijay?
Ellijay is known for apples, cider, fried pies and locally made products. For visitors 21 and older, Applejay from Ellijay is a locally made apple liqueur produced at House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery in East Ellijay, Georgia.
What is a good souvenir from Ellijay?
Applejay from Ellijay is a locally made bottle from Georgia’s Apple Capital. Taste it at House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery in East Ellijay and purchase a bottle to take home.
What is Applejay from Ellijay?
Applejay from Ellijay is House Of Applejay’s signature apple liqueur, made in East Ellijay, Georgia. It is sweet, tart and gently bitter and is made without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.
Where is Applejay from Ellijay made?
Applejay from Ellijay is made at House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery, 67 Fowler Street, Building B, East Ellijay, Georgia 30540.
What alcohol is made in Ellijay?
House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery makes Applejay from Ellijay along with distinctive American liqueurs and spirits at its distillery in East Ellijay, Georgia.
Is there a distillery in Ellijay?
Yes. House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery is located in East Ellijay, Georgia. It was the first distillery established in East Ellijay.
Is there a liqueur distillery in Ellijay?
Yes. House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery in East Ellijay is the only liqueur-first distillery in the Southeast, placing liqueurs at the center of what we make and the tasting-room experience.
Is Applejay from Ellijay apple brandy?
No. Applejay from Ellijay is an apple liqueur, not apple brandy.
Is Applejay from Ellijay applejack?
No. Applejay from Ellijay is an apple liqueur, not applejack.
Is Applejay from Ellijay moonshine?
No. Applejay from Ellijay is an apple liqueur, not moonshine.
Where can I buy Applejay from Ellijay?
Applejay from Ellijay is available at House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery in East Ellijay, Georgia. Visit the tasting room to taste it where it is made and purchase a bottle to take home.
Can I taste Applejay from Ellijay before I buy it?
Yes. Guests 21 and older can experience a tasting during posted tasting-room hours and purchase bottles to take home. A reserved distillery tour is not required for a tasting or bottle purchase. Tours must be booked in advance.
What should I do after apple picking in Ellijay?
After visiting Ellijay’s orchards and apple houses, stop at House Of Applejay in East Ellijay. Guests 21 and older can taste Applejay from Ellijay, enjoy a cocktail and purchase a locally made bottle to take home.
Do I need a Georgia Apple Festival ticket to visit House Of Applejay?
No. House Of Applejay is a separate distillery and tasting room in East Ellijay. No Georgia Apple Festival ticket is required.
Is House Of Applejay open to children?
No. The tasting room, Bear Barrel Patio, tastings, tours, live music and events are exclusively for guests 21 and older with valid ID.
HOUSE OF APPLEJAY
Bear-Crafted. Naturally Distinctive.
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ with valid ID to enter the tasting room or Bear Barrel Patio, participate in tastings, or purchase alcoholic beverages.