From Sparrow’s brandy list, Applejack is one of the oldest American spirits there is, a warm orchard sipper that fits right into our 21+ lounge ($11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour).
About Applejack
Applejack is an American apple brandy, a spirit distilled from fermented apples that traces its roots all the way back to colonial America. Long before bourbon became the country’s signature pour, farmers across the Northeast were turning their apple harvest into a hardy, fruit-forward brandy. The name itself is tied to an old method of concentrating fermented cider through freezing, though most modern applejack is true apple brandy made by distilling apple wine and aging it in oak. The result is a spirit that keeps the character of the fruit while picking up the warmth and color of the barrel.
Tasting Notes
Apple brandy leans into baked-apple and orchard-fruit flavors, with a soft sweetness up front and a gentle oak-driven warmth on the finish. Expect notes that lean toward apple, light spice, and a touch of vanilla from time in the barrel. It is rounder and more mellow than a young grape brandy, which makes it an easy spirit to sip slowly.
What to Pair It With
Applejack is a natural after-dinner sipper, lovely neat or over a large cube, and it shines in an autumn-leaning Old Fashioned. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it pairs beautifully with the Sparrow-Smoked Rack or the American Wagyu steaks, and it is a friendly companion to the Truffle Deviled Eggs. Settle into the 21+ lounge with a pour, or catch our daily happy hour from 3 to 5 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Applejack?
Applejack is an American apple brandy, a spirit distilled from fermented apples and one of the oldest distilled drinks made in the United States.
How much is a pour of Applejack at Sparrow?
Applejack is $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour, at Sparrow in Kirkland.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu alongside Cognacs like the Bache VS Cognac. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come sip one.