"Shelburne Orchards is a family-owned orchard near the shores of Lake Champlain outside of the city of Burlington. The 60-acre lot is known for its apple production, which hits its peak in September and October. Like many other farms, the orchard runs a popular U-Pick operation during this time, along with hay rides and other family-friendly activities. However, visitors to Shelburne Orchards also get to enjoy the farm's homemade apple brandy, which contains about 77 apples per bottle and is distilled on site."
"Dead Bird Brandy is the passion project of Nick Cowles, the third-generation operator of Shelburne Orchards. Cowles has been working on the spirit since 2009, when he filled his very first barrel. The spirit is made from over 30 apple varieties and is aged for nine years, creating a buttery, smooth apple-spiked drink that's meant to act as an expression of the land it comes from."
Shelburne Orchards is a 60-acre, family-owned orchard near Lake Champlain outside Burlington that peaks in apple production during September and October. The farm offers U-Pick, hay rides, family activities, and onsite distillation of homemade apple brandy made from approximately 77 apples per bottle. Dead Bird Brandy, created by third-generation operator Nick Cowles, uses over 30 apple varieties and is aged nine years to produce a buttery, smooth, apple-spiked spirit intended to express the local terroir. The orchard also produces pommeau, plans pear brandy, and operates a weekend tasting room alongside cider and apple cider doughnuts.
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