It's smooth and drinks more like a whiskey than a brandy, but lacks complexity. The label indicates it's blended with a significant amount of neutral grain spirits, comparable to a very common brand. It works very well as a mixer for most cocktails that call for applejack and could substitute for whiskey in drinks like an old fashioned or sour, or even mixed with cola, ginger ale, or lemon-lime soda. However, it's a mediocre sipper at best. Unfortunately, it's basically the only applejack consistently available in my area.
Captain Apple Jack
3.13 Mixed reviews
Brandy Brandy New Jersey No age statement 40% ABV
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Originating in 1934, Captain Apple Jack is a combination of neutral spirits and apple brandy, reportedly requiring 16 pounds of apples for each bottle. Hickory Town Distilling Co. is credited with blending and bottling, though Laird & Company is the current owner of the brand. The name likely references the 1931 film 'Captain Applejack,' which also features pirate themes, similar to the bottle's imagery.
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