The cellar index

BrandyCollection 04

Apple Brandy & Applejack

Cider distilled into bright fruit spirits and oak-aged pours with an American history.

Origin & traditionUnited States & apple-growing regions

Character & context

Understanding Apple Brandy & Applejack

Apple brandy starts with fermented apple juice. American applejack spans different products: some bottles contain only apple brandy, while blended applejack may include neutral spirit. Read the label before assuming the two are interchangeable. Variety, orchard, distillation and cask choices can make the result fresh and tart or rounded and spicy.

Further reading: Laird & Company — blended applejack

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