Black Dirt Applejack is made exclusively from New York apples grown in the rich, fertile hills surrounding the Black Dirt region. After the apples are pressed and fermented, they are distilled through Grizzanti’s Christian Carl copper-pot still imported from Germany. After distillation, the applejack is aged for six to seven years in oak barrels.
Black Dirt Apple Jack Tasting Notes
Nose: Abundant vanilla and honey aromas.
Palate: Sweet New York apples, with trace notes of cinnamon and spice.
Finish: Sweet, with a hint of spice.
Distillery Information
Black Dirt Distillery takes its name from the dark, fertile soil left by an ancient glacial lake that once covered thousands of acres of upstate New York. Prior to the 19th century, farmers generally avoided the land because the soil — although rich in nutrients — was poorly drained and often flooded. After a drainage canal was built in 1835, farmers began harvesting highly-prized Black Dirt onions on the land. Perfectly suited for growing fresh, sweet corn, Black Dirt has never been used for bourbon production until now.
