{"title":"Laird \u0026 Company","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"laird-straight-apple-brandy","title":"Laird Straight Apple Brandy 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaird's Straight Apple Brandy comes from the holder of U.S. Distilled Spirits License No. 1 — the Laird family has made apple brandy in New Jersey since 1780, and legend has it the recipe's ancestor was shared with George Washington himself. This straight expression is distilled entirely from tree-ripened apples and aged in charred oak, drinking closer to whiskey than to fruit liqueur: baked apple and toasted oak up front, honey and cider warmth through the middle, a dry, clean finish with no confected sweetness anywhere. It is the backbone of the classic Jack Rose and an underrated swap into an Old Fashioned. History this old at a price this reasonable is its own argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Laird's Straight Apple Brandy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild it into a Jack Rose with lime and grenadine, the cocktail it's best known for, or swap it into an Old Fashioned in place of whiskey for a fruitier, drier take. It's dry enough that it doesn't need much sweetening either way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laird's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629298553050,"sku":"VWS_7644","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/c1e30a4a-aca9-11ea-b477-02bac80a0a34_4e2006da-8bfa-4c01-abb8-93cb56d514db.jpg?v=1653686440"},{"product_id":"lairds-75-year-old-apple","title":"Lairds 7.5 Year Old Apple 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaird's 7.5 Year Old Apple Brandy comes from Laird \u0026amp; Company, a New Jersey family business that traces its license back to the 1780s and is generally considered the oldest continuously operating distillery in the United States. This expression is distilled from apples grown in Virginia and New Jersey orchards and aged a minimum of 7.5 years in oak, well beyond the two years most apple brandies see. The extra time in wood shows: dried apple and baking spice carry through a caramel and vanilla base, with an oak dryness on the back end that keeps it from tasting like straight apple juice. It's a style Americans drank well before bourbon took over, and one that rewards patience the same way an aged Calvados does. Pour it for someone who wants an American brown spirit that isn't grain-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Laird's 7.5 Year Old Apple Brandy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a single rock the way you'd treat an aged Calvados, or use it as the base of a Jack Rose with lime and grenadine. It also swaps well into any whiskey cocktail that could use an apple-forward twist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laird's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629531566298,"sku":"VWS_200419942","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/b1c19c80-5117-11ec-a924-0ad4c51b643d_545344cb-1be3-4849-9307-420c0eda1a3f.jpg?v=1653688787"},{"product_id":"lairds-10th-generation-apple-brandy-5-year-750ml","title":"Lairds 10th generation Apple Brandy 5 year 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaird's Apple Brandy is aged five years from Laird's, America's oldest licensed distillery, now run by the 10th generation of the Laird family and one of the country's few remaining dedicated apple brandy producers. Distilled from fermented apples rather than grapes, apple brandy carries a distinctly different fruit character than a traditional grape brandy or cognac. Expect ripe apple and baked pie spice on the nose, notes of caramel and oak from the five years of aging, and a smooth, warm finish. It's a historically significant American spirit suited to neat sipping or classic applejack cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Laird's Apple Brandy 5 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or use it in a Jack Rose, the classic applejack cocktail that dates back generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laird's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44099348594906,"sku":"VWS200428081","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Laird_s-10th-Generation-Apple-Brandy-BIB-5-Yr.-750ml_600x_38fdbd3a-02d7-42cc-ac9c-122ca2483e29.jpg?v=1712231943"},{"product_id":"lairds-applejack-smooth-blend-750ml","title":"Lairds Applejack Smooth Blend 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaird's Applejack Smooth Blend is a blend of apple brandy and grain spirits crafted by Laird \u0026amp; Company, one of the oldest distilleries in the United States. This spirit has rich apple aromas with hints of vanilla and oak, leading to a warm, slightly sweet finish. It's a good pick for sipping on its own, mixed in cocktails, or used in cooking and baking recipes. The 750ml bottle size works for enjoying with friends or giving as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Laird's Applejack\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in a Jack Rose cocktail with lime and grenadine, the classic applejack drink, or mix it into a hot toddy for a fall-leaning variation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laird's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44109557530842,"sku":"VWS200428258","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Lairds-Applejack-Blended-Brandy-750-ml_1.png?v=1712231960"},{"product_id":"laird-rare-apple-brandy-12-year-750ml","title":"Laird Rare Apple Brandy 12 year 750ml","description":"Laird Rare Apple Brandy is a apple brandy that has been aged for 12 years in oak barrels. It is made from a blend of apples grown in the United States and has a rich, complex flavor profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice. This brandy suits sipping on its own or using in cocktails for a unique twist on classic recipes. The 750ml bottle size suits sharing with friends or savoring on special occasions.\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Laird's Rare Apple Brandy 12 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a tulip glass, is where a 12-year apple brandy earns its keep — the extended oak time gives it enough backbone to stand up to Cognac in a side-by-side pour. It also makes an excellent base for a Jack Rose if you'd rather mix.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laird's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44519241285850,"sku":"VWS200430091","price":127.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/10949960859678.png?v=1712231934"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/laird-company.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}