Laird's Apple Brandyis pure apple, distilled to a crystal clear Eau di Vie (French for water of life) then aged in barrels to give you a unique taste and flavor that will entice you with the crispness of apple and the nuances and character of fine cognacs. Laird's Applejack is from distilled apples and then they add grain neutral sprits. It uses only the finest apples from the Northeast. Laird's is a family run company that makes an unbelievably good Applejack and Apple brandy.
It comes from America's oldest licensed distillery. Garnish with a fresh apple slice.Īnother great apple drink is the original hard Applejack.
Try the Kentucky Apple Cider.Use a shot of good bourbon (Basil Hayden'sfor one), a teaspoon of maple syrup, bitters, and 4 ounces of hard cider. Hard ciders have the ability to live in both these worlds. Two of the biggest trends in the business now are mixology(the creation of cocktails using various flavors and ingredients) and the resurgence of bourbon. If you want a unique treat, try the Cidre with fresh oysters.It is pretty amazing and will surprise you. They even have a special glass to drink it from - the chalice.They have made a name for themselves by promoting the special attributes Cidre has in pairing with foods. They target white wine drinkers with their unique flavors and upscale image. Stella Artois Cidre(pronounced CEE-DRE) is becoming a hit because of its marketing and unique flavor profile. Coming soon is the Cinnful Apple winter version.It is slightly sweet but with a cool cinnamon spice and a touch of heat.
Right now you can find the unique Elderflower-laced Angry Orchard.It is very aromatic and totally unique. Of course they also have a great mix of seasonal ciders. Angry Orchard also has a traditional dry, which is refreshingly crisp and clean. Angry Orchard is owned and marketed by Samuel Adams,which has used its marketing muscle to make it very accessible and easy to sample. Its original hard cider is a little sweeter than most, which propels its popularity. Regardless of the health benefits it really sells well because it tastes great.Īngry Orchardis one of the newest brands on the block and has taken over the number one position in sales. It is 100 percent gluten-free,and with the huge increase in diagnoses recently of Celiac's disease, hard ciders have used this to really carve out a nice market share. Hard apple cider is made from 100 percent apples and has no preservatives. It is still crisp enough to enjoy anytime and is a great change of pace to drinking beer.
The new Strongbow is slightly sweet and has a wonderful color. Strongbow has recently been purchased by the Heineken Companyand has modernized their packaging and tweaked their original flavor. It is available in both cans and bottles. Thus some of the best brands of cider are English in origin. The climate in England really helps the apples mature at the proper rate and allows the crisp, clean flavors to come forth. Hard apple ciders have been known to man since at least 55 B.C. Leaves turning crimson and ochre, cooler air, bright, clear crisp evenings where the moon seems close enough to poke with a stick, all foretell the coming of fall.īut my favorite part of fall is the ever-present appearance of vendors selling delicious apples, and inevitably it makes me crave for hard apple ciders.
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