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Northshore October 2025
  What do you get when you leave your hard cider out to freeze? Alcohol that is much more concentrated and higher proof than cider, once the frozen water is removed. Colonial farmers called this way of removing the water “jacking”—thus applejack, a type of apple brandy, was born. These days, the processes are much more sophisticated as is the finished product. With some of the weight and mouthfeel of a good bourbon, but with a bright, fruity palate, apple brandy is a perfect complement to the golden days of early fall. Like many fine spirits, apple brandy improves with age and that’s where Flag Hill Disti
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