Laird's Straight Apple Brandy 100 Proof Bottled In Bond

Laird's Straight Apple Brandy 100 Proof Bottled In Bond is a true American classic, with roots stretching back to 1698 when William Laird began making apple brandy in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The Laird family has been at it for generations, even supplying George Washington with their "cyder spirits" recipe. While distillation now happens in Virginia using a variety of fresh apples from the Shenandoah Valley, the aging and bottling, adhering to the strict Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, still takes place in Scobeyville, New Jersey. This particular expression, 100% apple brandy aged at least four years in charred oak, is renowned for its robust, authentic apple flavor.

Laird's Straight Apple Brandy, at a robust 100 proof, offers a concentrated, authentic apple flavor with warm, baked apple notes and subtle oak spice. It's a fantastic addition to classic cocktails like the Jack Rose or an Old Fashioned, bringing a distinct fruit character and surprising depth that stands up beautifully to other bold cocktail ingredients.

Imagine fresh apple orchard notes with a hint of cinnamon leading to a rich, full-bodied palate of concentrated apple and warm vanilla. The finish is long and dry, echoing baked apple and spice.