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Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year

750ml & 80 Proof

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
8 Reviews

Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year is a Brandy from the Laird & Company Apple Brandy Collection brand hailing from America.

What is Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year?

Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year offers a rich, complex flavor profile that captures the essence of carefully selected apples, aged to perfection in oak barrels. This historic spirit holds the distinction of being produced by America's oldest licensed distillery, with the Laird family's apple brandy-making tradition dating back to 1698 when Scottish immigrant William Laird first settled in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Why do we love Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year?

Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year stands out as America's oldest native spirit, crafted by the nation's first licensed distillery since 1780. This exceptional brandy is made from 100% New Jersey apples, aged for over 7 years in charred oak barrels, resulting in a rich, smooth flavor that beautifully balances fruit and oak notes - making it a must-try for cocktail enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of American distilling heritage.

How do you drink Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year?

Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year shines when sipped neat or with a single large ice cube, allowing its rich apple essence and oak-aged complexity to unfold on the palate. This versatile spirit also excels in spirit-forward cocktails, particularly those that traditionally call for whiskey, and pairs beautifully with autumn dishes like roasted pork or apple desserts, making it an ideal choice for cool evenings as the leaves begin to change.

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Nose: Ripe apple and pear aromas mix with oak and vanilla. Hints of cinnamon and nutmeg add warmth. Light caramel and toffee notes emerge as it opens up.

Palate: Rich apple flavor leads, followed by oak and spice. Vanilla and caramel add sweetness. Dried fruit and leather notes provide depth. A touch of alcohol heat balances the sweetness.

Finish: Medium to long finish. Lingering apple and oak flavors. Warm spices fade slowly. Slight dryness with a pleasant tannic grip. Leaves a subtle sweetness on the tongue.

Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year is crafted using a blend of fresh apple varieties, which are fermented into hard cider, then distilled in copper pot stills. The resulting spirit is aged for at least 7 1/2 years in charred oak barrels, allowing it to develop rich complexity while retaining the essence of its apple origins.

  • Laird's Old Apple Brandy 7 1/2 Year is produced by America's oldest family-owned distillery, which has been in continuous operation since 1780 and holds License No. 1 from the U.S. government for distilling spirits.
  • Despite its name, this brandy is technically an "apple jack" - a spirit made by distilling fermented apple cider, rather than wine. It's one of the few remaining examples of this uniquely American spirit category.
  • George Washington once wrote to the Laird family requesting their apple brandy recipe, which he then used to produce his own version at Mount Vernon. The Laird family still uses essentially the same process today for their 7 1/2 Year Old Apple Brandy.
  • Main Ingredient: Apple
    Country of Origin: Pennsylvania

    4.9
    Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Based on 8 reviews
    Total 5 star reviews: 7 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
    Best ForRated 1.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    100%would recommend this product
    8 reviews
    • Greg M.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 35 - 44
      I'm More Into: Cocktails AND Sipping
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Brandy, Whiskey, Gin, Scotch, Amari
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Distilled apple pie

      Thick and buttery mouth feel. This has aged well with the wood adding so much warming spice to dried apples and apple blossom. Delicious on it's own or in a cocktail.

      Best ForRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    • Joseph L.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      I'm More Into: Cocktails AND Sipping
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Gin
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      I’m a fan

      Very smooth, definitely a good sipper at the end of the day! Probably wouldn’t hold its own mixed in a drink but could maybe be used to cut a higher proof spirit in a cocktail.

      Best ForRated 1.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    • Clayton J.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 65+
      I'm More Into: Cocktails
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Gin, Rum, Scotch, Whiskey, Aperitifs
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Try it: you'll love it!

      A Laird's fan, this was my firs swipe at the aged brandy. If you like apple brandy, you can't beat it1

      Best ForRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    • Chuck W.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 65+
      I'm More Into: Sipping
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Whiskey
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Excellent Brandy

      Very good apple brandy, our 3rd order of this brandy. I've only tasted one we like more, but they only make a limited batch per year, so keeping that one secret.

      Best ForRated 2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
    • Gary C.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 65+
      I'm More Into: Sipping
      My Spirit of Choice (if forced to choose!) Whiskey
      I Bought This For Myself
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      Only Source I Found

      Lairds 71/2 years old Apple Brandy is produced fairly close to us in Central NJ. Think I can find it anywhere? Nope. As far as I know Curiada is the only source. It’s with scoring a few bottles as it’s flavorful and for 80 proof it comes off with a great mouthfeel.

      Best ForRated 2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
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    Last Updated: 2024-09-07

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