10 Best Apple Whiskey Brands
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023
Perfect for fall, apple whiskey combines one of our favorite spirits with crisp apple flavor. Here's what to look for at the liquor store.
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What Is Apple Whiskey?
This spirit typically features the flavor of a crisp apple blended with hints of vanilla, caramel, cinnamon or nutmeg, creating one of the coziest sips of the season. If you’re new to whiskey, check out our beginner’s guide to the most popular types of whiskey.
Jim Beam Apple Bourbon Whiskey
With 220 years in business, Jim Beam’s whiskey is a crowd-pleaser. Their apple variety is infused with apple liqueur for a crisp fruity flavor and a warm bourbon finish. Try it straight, on the rocks or with club soda and a lemon wedge.
Crown Royal Regal Apple Whisky
Infused with regal gala apples, Crown Royal Regal Apple Whisky (not a typo—here’s why) combines its signature Canadian whisky with a crisp apple taste and hints of caramel and spice. The result is a full-bodied smooth finish with a balanced sweetness.
Bird Dog Apple Whiskey
Bursting with the flavor of fresh, ripe apples, Bird Dog Apple’s sweet flavor fades to bourbon with a lingering cinnamon zest for a savory and smooth finish. Perfect for enjoying on a crisp fall day. While bourbon and whiskey have a lot in common, here’s the difference between the two spirits.
Rattlesnake Rosie’s Apple Pie Whiskey
Winner in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Rattlesnake Rosie’s features Iron Smoke Distillery’s handcrafted corn whiskey blended with New York apple cider, cinnamon, vanilla and brown sugar. This delicious combination results in a fresh-baked apple pie flavor, not unlike this popular apple pie recipe. If you’re looking for dessert ideas, learn how to make apple pie moonshine.
Serpent’s Bite Apple Cider Whisky
This spirit boasts a milder whisky flavor, letting the sweet cider shine. Featuring undertones of ripe pear, vanilla and warm spices, Serpent’s Bite is perfect for drinking on the rocks or in a whisky sour.
Iron Smoke Applewood Smoked Whiskey
While applewood is different than an apple, if you want something smokier that still has a fall feel, try the Iron Smoke Applewood. Winner of the Double Gold at the 2017 North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition, this whiskey’s four grains are smoked over applewood before the milling and mashing process.
Piehole Apple Pie Whiskey
With a name like Piehole, you’d expect a delicious apple pie flavor. Thankfully, this whiskey delivers! Featuring the sweetness of apple pie filling as well as a hint of cinnamon and clove, this whiskey is as delicious as one of our favorite apple desserts.
J. Seeds Apple Cider Whiskey
Using the freshest Washington apples and the best Kentucky whiskey, J. Seeds Apple Cider Whiskey was created by mixing apple cider with whiskey. The result is the perfect mix of cinnamon, apples and spices. It’s ideal for hot toddies.
Whiskey Girl Apple & Maple
A contemporary twist on a traditional apple pie, Whiskey Girl Apple & Maple features flavors of rich maple and a hint of lime. The brand uses both red and green apples to ensure a strong apple flavor. This small-batch whiskey is flavorful without being too sweet. Use it to make one of these popular whiskey cocktails.
Leopold Bros New York Apple Whiskey
Sweet and smooth, Leopold Bros New York Apple features the freshest apples. Once blended with the whiskey, the apples oxidize in charred American oak barrels, giving them notes of dried fruit, apricots and raisins. Its caramel finish is a sweet way to celebrate fall.
Originally Published: September 25, 2019
