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House Of Applejay Distillery Joins Fannin County Chamber of Commerce

Blue Ridge, GA — May, 12 2026 — House Of Applejay Distillery is proud to announce its membership with the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce as part of its continued commitment to promoting the Southern Appalachian region.

Located in nearby East Ellijay, House Of Applejay Distillery produces all-natural liqueurs and fine spirits inspired by historic traditions and modern cocktail culture. The distillery has become known for products such as Applejay from Ellijay, Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur, and Mt. Wildcat Old-Style Juniper Liqueur — all crafted to celebrate flavor, craftsmanship, and the culture of the North Georgia mountains.

In 2025, House Of Applejay Distillery was nominated as Best Distillery of Georgia by the Georgia Business Journal. The distillery has also continued climbing in Georgia’s Best Distillery consumer rankings by James Magazine, reaching #2 in Georgia in 2026.

“Our mountains are filled with incredible local farms, restaurants, wineries, shops, and producers,” said Caroline Porsiel, founder and distiller of House Of Applejay Distillery. “We enjoy connecting with other local businesses and helping showcase what makes the Southern Appalachian region such a special place to visit.”

House Of Applejay welcomes guests for tastings, cocktails, and educational experiences focused on the history and culture of distilling and liqueur making.

By joining the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, House Of Applejay looks forward to building new relationships throughout the Blue Ridge mountain region and continuing to promote the flavors, hospitality, and spirit of the Southern Appalachians.

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HOUSE OF APPLEJAY

Only in the Ellijays. Bear-approved.

### About House of Applejay Distillery:
House Of Applejay Distillery is an award-winning, Georgia-grown agritourism destination founded by Caroline Porsiel, distiller and liqueurist, welcoming guests for tastings, tours, cocktails, and educational experiences. Specializing in award-winning, all-natural liqueurs and fine spirits, the distillery blends historic traditions with modern craft to create distinctive products developed for elevated cocktail experiences and premium retail throughout the American South.