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.

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.