Historians aren’t sure if Brandywine, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle, is named after an early settler, Andreas Brainwende, or for a ship that overwintered in the area’s river only to be ...

There’s nothing more American than apple pie, unless it’s the alcoholic version of apple pie, apple brandy. “Apple brandy is about the most American of all spirits, even more than bourbon,” says Colin ...

In 2023, when a late-spring frost devastated many Vermont apple orchards, Shelburne Orchards was among the few spared. Not so this year. The popular pick-your-own orchard lost about 80 percent of its ...

Brandy has a long history in the U.S., but its popularity took a big hit in the 20th century, partially due to Prohibition. It appears to be making a resurgence. One apple farmer has taken up ...

For the last few days, my throat has felt like a slow-burning coal fire. I don’t think I’m alone; hacks and sniffles and woeful looks are so plentiful that it’s a miracle anything is getting done.

Copperworks Distilling Co. has unveiled two special releases crafted from a pair of St. George Spirits California Reserve Apple Brandy casks. The Seattle-based distillery will release Copperworks St.