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Laird's Straight Applejack Bottled in Bond
Laird's Straight Apple Brandy is 100% apple brandy aged for a minimum of three years in charred oak casks. The term bottled in bond refers to its being...
Simon Difford
4th February at 07:12
That depends on which Laird's you have and what you're after. If you have the bottled-in-bond Laird's on this page, then yes, I'd buy a bottle of calvados. You'll find they are very different brandies.
22nd February at 13:22
Just got hold of some laird’s 86 - yet to see any BiB on offer here. To me a very different beast to Avallen: the charred American osking is distinctive and a major part of the flavour profile, and sweeter, more cooked apple quality, as opposed to Avallen notably dry and crisp. What are your thoughts Simon? Including re the different laird’s offerings?
22nd February at 13:46
I like using the two extremes, Calvados and Laird's BiB applejack. Both are bar staples for me, at least when I'm able to but BiB in the UK as supplies have been intermittent over the years.