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Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy

Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy

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Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy in a Nutshell

Laird's 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy isn't just another bottle on your home bar; it's a piece of American history from the country's oldest licensed distillery, dating back to 1780. This particular expression, made from 100% apples and aged for a dozen years in charred oak barrels, offers a depth that rivals many cognacs, showcasing baked apple and spice notes rather than the fresh apple character of younger brandies. It’s a unique alternative for your classic cocktails, especially if you appreciate spirits with a genuine heritage and a story that starts with an astounding 30 pounds of apples per bottle.

Anders' Take on Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy

"Laird's 12 Year has incredible depth of baked apple and spice. It's fantastic for sipping neat."

Let's Answer Your Questions About Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy

Where is Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy from?

Laird's 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy is a storied spirit from Laird & Company, America's oldest licensed distillery, with roots tracing back to 1698 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The first commercial transaction for their "Old Apple Brandy" was recorded in 1780, the same year they received the first official distillery permit in the U.S. This particular expression, aged for a minimum of 12 years in charred oak barrels, is a testament to their long-standing tradition of producing apple spirits. While distillation now occurs in Virginia using 100% Virginia-grown apples, the aging and bottling, including this hand-bottled 12-year-old offering, still take place at their historic New Jersey facility. Known for being a cornerstone of American distilling history, Laird's even supplied George Washington's troops and managed to continue production during Prohibition by obtaining a license to make "medicinal applejack." This specific brandy, conceived in 1995, showcases complex notes of fruit, butter, and cream, with a distinct apple character.

How should I use Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy?

Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy delivers a sophisticated profile of baked apple, vanilla, and warm spice, with a smooth, lingering finish. It’s fantastic sipped neat, allowing its depth to fully express itself. In cocktails, it truly sings in spirit-forward classics, offering a complex apple and oak character that beautifully complements Old Fashioneds or Manhattans.

What does Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy taste like?

Laird’s 12 Year Old Rare Apple Brandy offers aromas of baked apple, cinnamon, and a hint of oak. The palate is smooth with ripe apple and pear flavors, balanced by warm baking spices and caramel. It finishes long and warm, with lingering apple, oak spice, and a touch of dryness.

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