Top 29 Georgian Alcoholic Beverages

Last updated on June 15, 2026

Best Georgian Alcoholic Beverages

01

House of Applejay

5 ·
House of Applejay is a renowned distillery specializing in the production of fine liqueurs and spirits. Located in East Ellijay, in the northern mountains of Georgia, the distillery combines European heritage with a modern American style to create unique products like "Applejay from Ellijay" – an apple liqueur that honors the region's apple-growing tradition. In addition, House of Applejay offers a variety of vodkas and liqueurs inspired by the local mountains, such as Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka and Mt. Wildcat Juniper Liqueur. Visitors can enjoy historic tours and tastings, immersing themselves in the rich culture of distillation and the unique flavors the distillery offers.
Awards
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2025)
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold (2025, 2024)
02

Longleaf Distilling Co.

5 ·
Awards
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2024)
03

Little Cottage Brewery

5 ·
Little Cottage Brewery is an independent craft brewery located in Avondale Estates, Georgia, founded in 2021. The founders began their journey in a small, improvised space, which inspired the brewery’s name. From the very start, they have stood out with a unique blend of passion for heavy metal music and dedication to creating high-quality beer. Their focus is on small-batch production, with an emphasis on barrel-aged releases, pastry stouts, fruited sours, and aromatic IPA styles. Their beers often feature striking names and labels inspired by metal aesthetics, giving them a distinctive visual identity. The taproom reflects this image - an intimate yet energetic space where visitors can enjoy beer straight from the source. Production is carried out in limited quantities, allowing complete control over quality. While they remain locally focused, their reputation has spread beyond the Atlanta area. The combination of authentic atmosphere, creative approach, and technical precision makes Little Cottage Brewery a notable name in Georgia’s craft beer scene.
Awards
Untappd - 4.5
Untappd - 4.3
04

Big Creek

5 ·
Awards
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2024)
05

Four Corners

5 ·
Awards
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2023)
06

Gervasi Spirits

5 ·
Awards
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2024)
07

Shortbarrel

5 ·
Awards
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2024, 2023)
NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2023)
08

Asw Distillery

4.8 ·
ASW Distillery, founded in 2016 by co-founders Jim Chasteen and Charlie Thompson, is a prominent craft distillery located in Atlanta, Georgia. It holds the distinction of being the second legally licensed distillery in Atlanta since the end of Prohibition and is renowned for distilling the city's first single malt whiskey. The distillery combines traditional Scottish-style double copper pot distillation with innovative Southern-style grain-in distillation, leaving the grain solids in throughout the entire production process. This unique approach has earned them the moniker "Southern Pot-Still Pioneers."
Awards
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2023)
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Gold (2024)
09

The Gospel Whiskey

4.8 ·
Awards
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold (2024, 2023)
10

Branch & Barrel

4.7 ·
Awards
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold (2024)
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TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 29 Georgian Alcoholic Beverages” list until June 15, 2026, 1 ratings were recorded, of which 1 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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