From traditional applejack to innovative ciders, local producers offer apple-based drinks that connect to America's earliest distilling traditions.

Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to Food & Wine, and his first book, Crushed: How A Changing Climate Is ...

We break down what sets these apple-based spirits apart and the bottles to try. Apple-based spirits don’t get the respect ...