If you’re into whisky, it’s not a huge leap to try another aged spirit, made from fruit rather than grain. Apple brandy has a storied American legacy and can be a delicious option for sipping neat or using in cocktails like the Jack Rose and Apple Brandy Old Fashioned . Not sure where to start? Check out these apple brandies, which have flavorful characteristics that will appeal to a whisky drinker’s sensibilities.
Unaged and fresh
Rhine Hall Apple Brandy —40% ABV, $50 An unaged white spirit, in the style of Austrian schnapps. Fruity, lively, vivacious, and above all apple-y—try it...