🥃 Christian Brothers Apple
Christian Brothers brandy with natural apple; 35% ABV (70 proof); the brand's third flavoured expression, January 2016.
Christian Brothers Apple is the apple line of Christian Brothers Brandy, the third flavoured expression after Honey and Peach. It was released in January 2016. Its strength is 35% ABV (70 proof); according to the description, the drink combines real natural apple with Christian Brothers brandy.
The base is Christian Brothers Brandy, which is made from selected grape varieties and aged in oak barrels. Heaven Hill sells this expression nationwide in 50, 375 and 750 ml bottles. The producer does not describe the flavouring or the sugar content, so we do not assume these details.
Why this matters to you. Apple, like Honey and Peach, is weaker than the base Christian Brothers VS Brandy at 40% ABV. Compare it with Christian Brothers Peach and Christian Brothers Honey for taste, and check the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | January 2016 (third flavoured expression) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Christian Brothers brandy (grapes) and natural apple |
| Cask type | oak barrels (brandy base) |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 35% ABV (70 proof) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Christian Brothers Apple → kind of → 🍇 Grape brandies → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Christian Brothers Brandy, 🥃 Brandy, 🍇 Grape brandies
- Related to
- 🌍 North America
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Christian Brothers VS Brandy, 🥃 Christian Brothers VS Brandy, 🥃 Christian Brothers Honey, 🥃 Christian Brothers Honey
Frequently asked questions
Is Christian Brothers Apple an apple cider?
No. According to the producer, it is a Christian Brothers brandy with natural apple.
What is the strength of Christian Brothers Apple?
35% ABV (70 proof).
When was it released?
In January 2016, as the third flavoured expression of the brand.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🌍 North America — US and Canada: 9.5 million US cows gave 232 billion lb of milk (2025); Wisconsin makes a quarter of US cheese; Canada runs on dairy quotas.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Christian Brothers Peach · 🥃 Christian Brothers Honey · 🥃 Christian Brothers VS Brandy · 🥃 Macieira Five Star · 🥃 Bénédictine B&B · 🥃 Crown Royal Black
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Kentucky Bourbon (KDA): Christian Brothers Introduces Apple to Growing Brandy Family (January 2016; 35 %, 70 proof; third flavor)
- Food Ingredients First: Christian Brothers adds apple flavor to its brandy lineup (real natural apple; 35 %; brandy from premium grape varietals aged in oak)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)