NightCru Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I've only had the 100 proof non-bonded version but I really enjoy it. It has a lot of clean apple flavor and is very drinkable at 100 proof. I'd love to try a bottle of it with more age but while it would be different I don't know that it would be better. I'd like a version with some more oak presence but at the same time I really enjoy the juicy apple flavor of this version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndMyWhiskey Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 A relatively young "dusty" but I went shopping for some Laird's 100 proof for the fall season last night and found a Bottled-in-Bond lurking in the back of the shelf. Looking forward to enjoying that! Having pre-treated my Empty Bottle Neurosis, I felt safe having a long pour off the nearly empty bottle from the bunker. Such a tasty drink. The apple, vanilla, light caramel, and just enough cinnamon spice to balance that sweetness; along with sufficient proof to warm the ol' heart cockles as it settles in. I like the BIB better than the "Old" (7.5 year) Laird's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 1 hour ago, MeAndMyWhiskey said: A relatively young "dusty" but I went shopping for some Laird's 100 proof for the fall season last night and found a Bottled-in-Bond lurking in the back of the shelf. Looking forward to enjoying that! Having pre-treated my Empty Bottle Neurosis, I felt safe having a long pour off the nearly empty bottle from the bunker. Such a tasty drink. The apple, vanilla, light caramel, and just enough cinnamon spice to balance that sweetness; along with sufficient proof to warm the ol' heart cockles as it settles in. I like the BIB better than the "Old" (7.5 year) Laird's. Great find, I'm jealous. By the time I had heard that Laird's removed the Bonded status, all the bonded bottles were gone from liquor stores near me. The current bottling is good but not as good as the bonded was. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapa Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Read that they came out with a 12 yr version of there Apple Brandy now. It is also 100 proof. Do t know pricing and I haven't seen it in stores yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethangsmith Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 The 12 has been around for quite a few years, but I don't think it's 100 proof, unless that recently changed. I was able to pick up 4 bottles of the 100 proof stuff yesterday! I'm stocked now for a few more months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 On 9/17/2016 at 8:54 AM, BigPapa said: Read that they came out with a 12 yr version of there Apple Brandy now. It is also 100 proof. Do t know pricing and I haven't seen it in stores yet. The 12yo that has been around for some time is 88 proof (or at least the one I have is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just now, tanstaafl2 said: The 12yo that has been around for some time is 88 proof (or at least the one I have is). Yep, I just saw it today (on a pretty steep discount at a local). I passed, but please feel free to chastise me if I erred! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Paddy said: Yep, I just saw it today (on a pretty steep discount at a local). I passed, but please feel free to chastise me if I erred! No, probably not. At that age much of the apple character is gone. A pleasant enough brandy is the result but not something I felt compelled to seek out again. Of course if the discount is good enough that might change things! Can't remember what I originally paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thig Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I had a bottle and really didn't care for it at all, my money would have been better spent on a bourbon BIB. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethangsmith Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Dang. I would have bought it from you plus paid the shipping to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 In defense of Laird's . . . I keep a couple "pints" of the 100 proof around for those cocktails calling for "apple brandy". I don't have to worry about under-proof, additives, caramel, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 17 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said: In defense of Laird's . . . I keep a couple "pints" of the 100 proof around for those cocktails calling for "apple brandy". I don't have to worry about under-proof, additives, caramel, etc. Yes, I am nursing my last Lairds BIB for cocktail use only although it was never really a pour I went to by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Finished off my last bottle of the BIB and it was fantastic. I live only about 20 minutes from Lairds and can still find the BIB at stores here and there. I will have to search out all that I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 On 11/29/2016 at 6:50 PM, KyleCBreese said: Finished off my last bottle of the BIB and it was fantastic. I live only about 20 minutes from Lairds and can still find the BIB at stores here and there. I will have to search out all that I can. Could be a fun weekend dusty hunting adventure! The BIB is completely gone around here from what I can tell or else I'd do the same. The speed at which it disappeared was incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 6 hours ago, Kpiz said: Could be a fun weekend dusty hunting adventure! The BIB is completely gone around here from what I can tell or else I'd do the same. The speed at which it disappeared was incredible. I'll see what I can find over the next couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 On 12/2/2016 at 0:58 PM, Kpiz said: Could be a fun weekend dusty hunting adventure! The BIB is completely gone around here from what I can tell or else I'd do the same. The speed at which it disappeared was incredible. I was able to stop at a few stores yesterday and found a store that had 3 bottles for $26 each. Grabbed all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 They're beautiful! Man, never thought I'd be so jealous over a few Laird BIBs. Maybe I should go on a hunt of my own...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapa Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, Kpiz said: They're beautiful! Man, never thought I'd be so jealous over a few Laird BIBs. Maybe I should go on a hunt of my own... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk But does it taste good? Or just a good hunt? Edited December 12, 2016 by BigPapa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) 28 minutes ago, BigPapa said: But does it taste good? Or just a good hunt? Not Kyle, but I will say it is worth seeking out. It's tasty neat, but really shines in cocktails. For comparison, Copper and Kings is the new darling of the brandy world. Their "Floodwall" apple brandy is also 100 proof but NAS. Also great in cocktails but not so much neat. Edit: and Floodwall is also $45 Edited December 12, 2016 by Old Dusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 5 hours ago, BigPapa said: But does it taste good? Or just a good hunt? 5 hours ago, Old Dusty said: Not Kyle, but I will say it is worth seeking out. It's tasty neat, but really shines in cocktails. For comparison, Copper and Kings is the new darling of the brandy world. Their "Floodwall" apple brandy is also 100 proof but NAS. Also great in cocktails but not so much neat. Edit: and Floodwall is also $45 I completely agree with Eric's assessment. The Laird's BIB is excellent mixed but can also stand alone. It was great for nights when I wanted something a little different, but also something with some kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I love it neat or with a little ice. It's a great change of pace from bourbon. I will see if I can find more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I found the 7.5 year old Lairds today for $26. I'm going to give that a try for the first time. They also had the 12 year for $52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 5 hours ago, KyleCBreese said: I found the 7.5 year old Lairds today for $26. I'm going to give that a try for the first time. They also had the 12 year for $52. I would pounce on the 12 at that price. I have never seen it at retail anywhere. Had a bar pour in D.C. A few months ago, it was not life altering but still delicious. And nowhere else will you find an American Brandy of that age (stated). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 On 12/17/2016 at 11:07 PM, Old Dusty said: I would pounce on the 12 at that price. I have never seen it at retail anywhere. Had a bar pour in D.C. A few months ago, it was not life altering but still delicious. And nowhere else will you find an American Brandy of that age (stated). Just be aware that at that point the 12yo has very little, if any, apple character left at least to my palate. Even the 7.5yo doesn't retain much apple character. Especially if you were to try it blind against other brandies and didn't know it was an apple based brandy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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