Press Release: Catoctin Creek unveils AppleJack: A Heritage Spirit Reimagined for Today's Palate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PURCELLVILLE, VA. (July 18, 2025) - - - Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, Virginia’s most award-winning craft distillery, proudly announces the release of Catoctin Creek AppleJack, an extraordinary blend that revives one of America’s oldest spirits traditions. This modern AppleJack is crafted from 100% heritage Virginia apples, paying homage to colonial-era methods while offering a fresh, vibrant expression of local fruit.
Catoctin Creek AppleJack is a blend of real apple brandy, distilled and aged on-site, creating a smooth, approachable profile bursting with authentic apple character. Bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV), it showcases notes of crisp apple, delicate baking spice, and a hint of vanilla—perfect for sipping neat, over ice, or in your favorite classic and contemporary cocktails.
"We wanted to create a spirit that celebrates Virginia’s deep apple-growing heritage,” said Scott Harris, Founder and General Manager of Catoctin Creek. “This AppleJack captures the fresh, juicy flavor of local apples, bringing an American classic into the 21st century.”
AppleJack holds a unique place in American distilling history, once serving as a staple in colonial households. Catoctin Creek’s expression revives this legacy with meticulous care, using real fruit and traditional craftsmanship rather than artificial flavors or shortcuts.
Availability
Catoctin Creek AppleJack is now available at the distillery’s tasting room, through select retailers and distributors, and for direct shipment to consumers in participating states. For more information or to order, visit www.catoctincreekdistilling.com/products.
This product is being offered in both 750 mL and 1.0 L sizes, at 40% ABV, SRP $22.99 and $24.99, respectively.
About Catoctin Creek Distilling
Founded in 2009, Catoctin Creek was the first legal distillery in Loudoun County, Virginia, since Prohibition. Known for its award-winning spirits, including Roundstone Rye and Watershed Gin, the distillery is committed to quality, sustainability, and celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of Virginia. For more information, call (540) 751-3294 or visit CatoctinCreek.com. Follow Catoctin Creek on Instagram, Blue Sky and Facebook.