The Yakima Valley is known worldwide for our amazing fresh apples.  TreeTop is known world wide for their delicious sweet apple juice.  Companies like Tieton Cider Works put Washington apples to work in crisp, refreshing hard ciders,

Washington state produces "about 60% of the country’s apples, resulting in a flourishing market for hard cider. As public demand for cider options continue to grow, creating an experience and showcasing diversity in the category will be the key to success, says the Northwest Cider Association."

The Apple is no doubt the apple of our eye here in the Pacific Northwest.

But now, them rebs from south of the Mason - Dixon line, down there in Bourbon and Moonshine country have set their sights on the noble apple.  The headline says it all!

JACK DANIELS HAS A NEW APPLE WHISKEY FLAVOR OUT FOR FALL

Jack Daniels just announced that a new apple-flavored whiskey is on the way. It’s called Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple. It’s made with classic whiskey mixed with apple liqueur, and is 70 proof.

The website Delish says Tennessee Apple is available now across the US.....it goes for $26.99 for 750 ml bottle and unlike many seasonal apple creations, does not appear to be leaving us after fall is over, so feel free to fall in love with it."

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