335: Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy | Flag Hill Winery & Distillery, NH
Cider Chat7 Syys 2022

335: Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy | Flag Hill Winery & Distillery, NH

New Hampshire's Oldest Distillery | Flag Hill

Brian Ferguson is a Pennsylvania native who came to Flag Hill via the Cayman Island and ever since both he and his wife Maggie have continued to transform what was once a farm into a multi venue location. Driving up to the farm one will see vineyards that are helping to win gold medals, acres of corn and an inviting entrance that screams "sit a while and enjoy".

Apples play a major role at the Distillery

The hybrid pot still with column at is working non stop at the distillery. There are over 500 barrels alone in the aging warehouse for the coveted Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy. Expect a smooth mouthfeel and light amber hues in this lightly from this 6 year old brandy that is aged in toasted barrels.

Along with the Apple Brandy, Flag Hill uses apples in the distillation of the

  • Karner Blue Gin
    • named after the state butterfly. This is a heavenly drink and will make anyone a gin lover.
  • Maple Sugar Liqueur
    • decadence in a bottle, this liqueur is a perfect gift for the holidays or you own personal stash for cooking and afternoon/evening sipping.
  • General John Stark Vodka
    • A must for cocktail fans!

Those are just the Apple Based spirits. There are more delicious spirts.

In this Chat

We speak with owner/distiller Brian Ferguson and Company Wingman David Breslin

Flag Hill Owner and Distiller Brian Ferguson and Company Wingman David Breslin

  • Historical overview of Flag Hill – farm, distillery, winery, events venue
    • Type of still – column – explanation of the process from apples to Apple Brandy
    • Apple Brandies made at Flag Hill - The Dusty Collection
    • Apples used. Varieties. Source.
    • Fermenting cider for distillation
    • Oak used, Aging conditions, length of time
    • Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy - Who is Josiah Bartlett?
    • What to expect from Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy

Flag Hill's Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy will be at

CiderDays 2.0 Calvados and American Apple Brandy Guided Tasting

Contact for Flag Hill Winery and Distillery

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