Jesse James
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. have quite a reputation when it comes to their lineup of apple brandy. They return today with something for our drinking experience. Offering a bold, flavorful blend to their already extensive range of brandy. American Craft Apple Brandy is a new 92 proof iteration, aged in Kentucky bourbon and new American white oak barrels. The apple brandy comes distilled exclusively from apple wine fermented from fresh-pressed apple juice in Vendome American copper pot stills.
The blend is unadulterated with boisé, boasting no added apple flavors or essences. The spirit is non-chill filtered for added body, rich mouthfeel, and natural flavor and a natural deep honey color. American apple brand is the second permanent apple brandy in the Copper & Kings stable. It joins the 100 proof Floodwall, aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels and sherry casks. Copper & Kings founder Joe Heron spoke about the new addition. He stated: “Apple brandy is so authentically American, and right now we see an incredible burgeoning demand.”
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He went to add, “We wanted a slightly more accessible apple brandy in our portfolio to complement the more luxury super-premium price point of our sherry cask finished Floodwall apple brandy. As we enter fall, peak apple season, this is perfect timing to take apple brandy to the next level.” Master Distiller Brandon O’Daniel also opened up about the concoction, speaking about the finish and notes. Mr. O’Daniel stated: “This is a very clean, fresh expression.” He went on to add, “It has a beautiful natural apple nose and is nicely structured with a good backbone. It’s an easy drinker, even at 92 proof, and works just great in a highball, a classic cocktail or simply on the rocks. It’s very, very versatile. Right now, it’s what I am drinking at home. The finish is velvety smooth, some nice barrel body, it’s a really great example of American apple brandy.”
Copper & Kings American Brandy, Gin, Absinthe and Destillaré liqueurs come double-distilled exclusively in copper pot stills. The non-chill filtered and unadulterated beverages are nothing short of incredible. Take a closer look at Copper & Kings’ American Craft Apple Brandy in the image and head over to Copper & Kings to pick up a bottle asap. Keep it locked with us here at The Culture Curators for more great drinks, drinks recipes and blends coming soon.
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