Island Spirits Distillery
In 2008 Dr. Naz Abdurahman, a professor of Organic Chemistry and his partner Peter Kimmerly were hobby distillers for quite some decades. Today, they share their knowledge and produce two superior spirits Phrog Vodka and Phrog Gin.
Phrog Gin has a unique blend of 15 botanicals, and, the owners of Island Spirits Distillery perfected their usage of own-grown ingredients such as fresh juniper berries to create their unique style. Peter Kimmerly’s recipe book shows that they experimented as well with ingredients like saffron, syrup of hibiscus flower or rooibos blueberry tea to create their remarkable taste. Being a microdistillery Island Spirits is producing in small batches only. This keeps the quality standards high and every sip something special.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
