Comments on: Laird’s Applejack http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/ cocktails, potations, decoctions and infusions Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:49:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Hugh http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-5371 Hugh Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:05:24 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-5371 I originally discovered Laird's 12 Year Old Apple Brandy at the Freehold, New Jersey, Sam's Club. The bottle intrigued me and the price was right at $45.00. One taste and I was hooked. I would drive from my home outside of Atlantic City all the way to Freehold just to buy three or four bottles at a time. I now live 25 miles outside of Boise, Idaho, and have discovered Laird's 100 proof Apple Brandy. Wow. I purchased an entire case and have introduced Idahoans to a taste of historic New Jersey. I've come to cherish my Treasure Valley sunsets near the Owyhee mountains, a good cigar and three to four of my best friends sipping Laird's 100 Proof Apple brandy. What could be better? Maybe those same friends experiencing the same enjoyment at the Jersey Shore for a five day vacation. Laird's has new loyal customers from the Pacific Northwest. I originally discovered Laird’s 12 Year Old Apple Brandy at the Freehold, New Jersey, Sam’s Club. The bottle intrigued me and the price was right at $45.00. One taste and I was hooked. I would drive from my home outside of Atlantic City all the way to Freehold just to buy three or four bottles at a time. I now live 25 miles outside of Boise, Idaho, and have discovered Laird’s 100 proof Apple Brandy. Wow. I purchased an entire case and have introduced Idahoans to a taste of historic New Jersey. I’ve come to cherish my Treasure Valley sunsets near the Owyhee mountains, a good cigar and three to four of my best friends sipping Laird’s 100 Proof Apple brandy. What could be better? Maybe those same friends experiencing the same enjoyment at the Jersey Shore for a five day vacation. Laird’s has new loyal customers from the Pacific Northwest.

]]> By: Kaleb http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-5227 Kaleb Wed, 14 May 2008 05:10:31 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-5227 Having heard lore about Applejack, recently turned 21, and seen this beautiful bottle sitting in a local store, I am now the proud owner of a 750 mL bottle. I have a taste for bourbon, but I have to say, I like this. Tastes smooth and sweet, has that nice oak barrel flavor. Heck, I just mixed up a little splash of sugar water and tossed it in, and I like that even better. Packaging may have quite a bit to do with snagging new customers, and the bottle sure didn't scare me away. I think I'll be asking for a special order on that 7 1/2 Year old Apple Brandy tomorrow. Having heard lore about Applejack, recently turned 21, and seen this beautiful bottle sitting in a local store, I am now the proud owner of a 750 mL bottle. I have a taste for bourbon, but I have to say, I like this. Tastes smooth and sweet, has that nice oak barrel flavor. Heck, I just mixed up a little splash of sugar water and tossed it in, and I like that even better. Packaging may have quite a bit to do with snagging new customers, and the bottle sure didn’t scare me away. I think I’ll be asking for a special order on that 7 1/2 Year old Apple Brandy tomorrow.

]]> By: marie giiardina http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-4782 marie giiardina Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:15:41 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-4782 hi earle, I'm having a hard time finding Laird's straight Apple Brandy. Do you know of any stores near Columbus, NJ? zip is 08022 Marie hi earle,
I’m having a hard time finding Laird’s straight Apple Brandy. Do you know of any stores near Columbus, NJ? zip is 08022
Marie

]]> By: earle drake http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-4743 earle drake Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:18:38 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-4743 Hi folks, I am thilled to see all of the die hard Apple Jack enthusiasts! I am the national key account manager for Laird and Company. I hope I can answer some of the questions I have seen poseted. If you are looking for the original recipe try the 7 and 1/2 year old Apple Brandy from Laird's or if you are more adventurous, the 100 proof botled in bond product. The 12 yr old Apple Brandy has recieved a 90-95 pt rating from the wine enthusiast. All of the Apple products are outstanding. They are all excellent to cook with. Apple Jack as we now know it was developed in the early 70's to be more mixable in old fashion's and other drinks. It is quite a good product. please visit our website at www.lairdandcompany.com and feel free to ask for me! Hi folks,
I am thilled to see all of the die hard Apple Jack enthusiasts!
I am the national key account manager for Laird and Company. I hope I can answer some of the questions I have seen poseted.
If you are looking for the original recipe try the 7 and 1/2 year old Apple Brandy from Laird’s or if you are more adventurous, the 100 proof botled in bond product. The 12 yr old Apple Brandy has recieved a 90-95 pt rating from the wine enthusiast. All of the Apple products are outstanding. They are all excellent to cook with.
Apple Jack as we now know it was developed in the early 70’s to be more mixable in old fashion’s and other drinks. It is quite a good product.
please visit our website at http://www.lairdandcompany.com and feel free to ask for me!

]]> By: michael colman http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-4684 michael colman Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:44:27 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-4684 100 proof bottled in bond straight apple brandy is the real thing. Black label Lairds is not easy to get even in Jersey, but it's available. big difference between applejack and b. in b. 100 proof bottled in bond straight apple brandy is the real thing. Black label Lairds is not easy to get even in Jersey, but it’s available.
big difference between applejack and b. in b.

]]> By: Julie http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-3121 Julie Sat, 02 Dec 2006 17:20:39 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-3121 Hi I'm also searching for Laird's-I've already purchased the charred oak keg from www.baar.com Hope the brandy hasn't changed in quality and still will work as Cayce recommended Hope this helps -:) Hi
I’m also searching for Laird’s-I’ve already purchased the charred oak keg from http://www.baar.com
Hope the brandy hasn’t changed in quality and still will work as Cayce recommended
Hope this helps -:)

]]> By: Jakie http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-1924 Jakie Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:32:26 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-1924 Have heard of Apple brandy for years but never took the time to find it...until now. We have many a family hay ride in the fall, and our spiked cider is a hit. Spiked it this year with whiskey in one barrel, and apple brandy(jack) in the other...both were awesome on a cold ride! Thanks for other recipe's...will give em a try. Have heard of Apple brandy for years but never took the time to find it…until now. We have many a family hay ride in the fall, and our spiked cider is a hit. Spiked it this year with whiskey in one barrel, and apple brandy(jack) in the other…both were awesome on a cold ride! Thanks for other recipe’s…will give em a try.

]]> By: joe bucco http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-1209 joe bucco Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:13:22 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-1209 I have lived in Monmouth County (Matawan, Hazlet, and Ocean Twp) all of my life and have driven past the Laird plant on Laird Road many times. I often wondered if it was still open for business. I remember my father drinking applejack and 7up. I tried it once years ago and wasn't too impressed. Since then, however, my tastes have changed so I think I'll give it another try. Let you know how I make out. I have lived in Monmouth County (Matawan, Hazlet, and Ocean Twp) all of my life and have driven past the Laird plant on Laird Road many times. I often wondered if it was still open for business. I remember my father drinking applejack and 7up. I tried it once years ago and wasn’t too impressed. Since then, however, my tastes have changed so I think I’ll give it another try. Let you know how I make out.

]]> By: c http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-281 c Sun, 23 Apr 2006 03:58:18 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-281 Ah, <a href="http://www.edgarcayce.org/" title="The Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc." rel="nofollow">Edgar Cayce</a>, proto-New Age prognosticator. I'd almost rather not talk about him, lest this post become a Google-magnet for True Believers, but I'll take the risk for a while and delete all references to E.C. should it get out of hand. (Those unfamiliar with the man in question should <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Cayce" title="Wikipeda: Edgar Cayce" rel="nofollow">consult Wikipedia</a> for the rundown). Bottom line is that in psychic dream-states, Cayce recommended to several customers that the thrice-daily inhalation of fumes from a keg of warm apple brandy would do wonders for their pulmonary problems. Shrivels the tubercles and instills healthful vigor, donchaknow. <em>Why</em> you think an occasional and bibulous blogger in Oregon would be well-suited to advise you in your quest, Maria, I've no idea. Are you laboring under the misapprehension that I am in any way affiliated with Lairds? Because good lord, woman, if you live in Lincroft, New Jersey, then <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Lincroft,+NJ&daddr=Scobeyville,+NJ+07724&om=1" title="Google Map: Treasure!">you're something like 5 miles away</a> from <a href="http://www.lairdandcompany.com/contact.htm" title="Laird & Co: Contact Us" rel="nofollow">Laird & Company HQ, in Scobeyville</a>. I'd hope that there's enough sense of pride in local products that liquor stores throughout the Greater Colts Neck Metropolitan Area stock Lairds' products of all grades, up to and including the rarified 100 proof apple brandy which you likely seek. So, there's that taken care of -- there are thousands of gallons of apple brandy within a 5 mile radius of your home, both on store shelves and in massive tanks at the oldest continuously operating distillery in America. All you need now is a charred keg. Cayce seemed to think that a 1 gallon keg would do, and for that you're going to want to talk to someone in the home winemaking supply business. You could <a href="http://www.brewhaus.com/Oak_Kegs_s/23.htm" title="Brewhaus: Oak Kegs" rel="nofollow">order it online from Brewhaus.com</a>, where it looks like a 1 gallon charred oak keg will set you back $90, plus shipping. Or, if you'd rather buy local (and I suggest that you should), try the women-owned <a href="http://www.brewapp.com/" title="The Brewer's Apprentice" rel="nofollow">Brewer's Apprentice</a>, about 10 miles up the Garden State Parkway in Freehold, NJ. While they don't list small oak kegs in the catalog, they can probably get you one from their suppliers. Cayce also called for the fumes to be inhaled through a hose of some sort, and the good brewsters of The Brewer's Apprentice can certainly provide you with that. Just ask them for some <a href="http://www.brewapp.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=E000650&reference=/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi%3Fsearch%3Daction%26keywords%3Dblow-off%26searchstart%3D0%26template%3DPDGTemplates/FullNav/SearchResult.html%26category%3D" title="Brewer's Apprentice: Blow Off Tubing" rel="nofollow">blow-off tubing</a> ... looks like $1.50 buys you 3 feet. Ah, Edgar Cayce, proto-New Age prognosticator. I’d almost rather not talk about him, lest this post become a Google-magnet for True Believers, but I’ll take the risk for a while and delete all references to E.C. should it get out of hand. (Those unfamiliar with the man in question should consult Wikipedia for the rundown). Bottom line is that in psychic dream-states, Cayce recommended to several customers that the thrice-daily inhalation of fumes from a keg of warm apple brandy would do wonders for their pulmonary problems. Shrivels the tubercles and instills healthful vigor, donchaknow.

Why you think an occasional and bibulous blogger in Oregon would be well-suited to advise you in your quest, Maria, I’ve no idea. Are you laboring under the misapprehension that I am in any way affiliated with Lairds? Because good lord, woman, if you live in Lincroft, New Jersey, then you’re something like 5 miles away from Laird & Company HQ, in Scobeyville. I’d hope that there’s enough sense of pride in local products that liquor stores throughout the Greater Colts Neck Metropolitan Area stock Lairds’ products of all grades, up to and including the rarified 100 proof apple brandy which you likely seek.

So, there’s that taken care of — there are thousands of gallons of apple brandy within a 5 mile radius of your home, both on store shelves and in massive tanks at the oldest continuously operating distillery in America. All you need now is a charred keg. Cayce seemed to think that a 1 gallon keg would do, and for that you’re going to want to talk to someone in the home winemaking supply business. You could order it online from Brewhaus.com, where it looks like a 1 gallon charred oak keg will set you back $90, plus shipping. Or, if you’d rather buy local (and I suggest that you should), try the women-owned Brewer’s Apprentice, about 10 miles up the Garden State Parkway in Freehold, NJ. While they don’t list small oak kegs in the catalog, they can probably get you one from their suppliers.

Cayce also called for the fumes to be inhaled through a hose of some sort, and the good brewsters of The Brewer’s Apprentice can certainly provide you with that. Just ask them for some blow-off tubing … looks like $1.50 buys you 3 feet.

]]> By: Maria Clerico http://slakethirst.com/2005/11/05/lairds-applejack/#comment-280 Maria Clerico Sat, 22 Apr 2006 23:55:21 +0000 http://slakethirst.com/?p=114#comment-280 I would like to purchase a chared oak keg and Laird's apple brandy. I live in Lincroft nj. Please give me price and when and where I can pick it up. It is per Edgar cayce recommendation. I would like to purchase a chared oak keg and Laird’s apple brandy. I live in Lincroft nj. Please give me price and when and where I can pick it up. It is per Edgar cayce recommendation.

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