John Wahl

Laird & Company

Laird & Company is the oldest distiller in the United States, dating back to 1780. The company has been owned and operated by the Laird Family since inception and is known best as the producer and marketer of Laird's Applejack, the country's first native distilled spirit. Today, the company continues its long tradition as a distiller and bottler, producing and marketing brands such as: Five O'Clock, Five Star, Banker's Club, Canadian Gold, Peachka, as well as importing and marketing premium brands including: Lazzaroni, Moletto, and Pietrafitta. Laird & Company also offers extensive contract bottling and packaging services for spirits.