Travis Hasse's Apple Pie 750ML

Travis Hasse's Apple Pie 750ML is a 20% ABV apple pie liqueur made with apples, cinnamon, and spices blended with neutral grain spirit. This Gold Medal winner at the International Review of Spirits earned 90 points from the Beverage Testing Institute, validating what began as a family recipe passed down from Mae Mefford.

Quick Facts: ABV: 20% (40 proof)  |  Origin: Cambridge, Wisconsin, USA  |  Apple Pie Liqueur  |  Produced at Dancing Goat Distillery

Production & Heritage

Travis Hasse's Apple Pie traces its origins to a family recipe from Mae Mefford, which Travis first began serving as his father's famous homemade apple pie liqueur out of the Missouri Tavern. The liqueur is produced by blending apples, cinnamon, and a proprietary mix of spices with neutral grain spirit. Production originally took place at Temperance Distilling in Michigan before moving to Death's Door Distilling in Wisconsin in 2012; it is now produced at the Dancing Goat Distillery facility in Cambridge, Wisconsin.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Cinnamon-dusted baked apples lead the nose, followed by powdery pie dough and a subtle ground-nut warmth. The overall impression is unmistakably reminiscent of a freshly baked apple pie cooling on a windowsill.

Taste: The entry is immediately sweet and fruit-forward, with rich baked apple flavor dominating. Mid-palate, warm cinnamon and baking spices develop, rounding out into a full, fruity-sweet medium body. The sweetness is pronounced—among the most intense in the flavored spirits category—though the underlying apple and spice flavors remain authentic beneath the sugar.

Finish: The finish is long and pure, recalling homemade apple pie with lingering cinnamon warmth. A gentle spice tingle and residual sweetness carry well past each sip.

How to Drink Travis Hasse's Apple Pie

Served chilled or over ice, the liqueur's dessert-like sweetness and low 20% ABV make it immediately approachable on its own. It also performs well as a cocktail ingredient where its concentrated apple-spice character can anchor a drink:

• Apple Pie Mule: The liqueur's cinnamon and baked apple notes pair naturally with ginger beer's bite, adding autumnal depth to a familiar format.
• Spiked Hot Cider: Stirred into warm apple cider, it amplifies the fruit and spice without overpowering, making a seasonally appropriate warm cocktail.
• Caramel Apple Martini: Combined with caramel vodka and a splash of cream, the liqueur's pie-crust sweetness creates a convincing dessert cocktail.

Best For

• Fall and winter gatherings where a seasonal, easy-drinking spirit sets the mood
• After-dinner dessert pours as an alternative to heavier digestifs
• Gifting someone who enjoys sweet, approachable flavored spirits
• Tailgates, bonfires, and casual outdoor entertaining during cooler months

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Travis Hasse's Apple Pie taste like? It delivers pronounced baked apple sweetness layered with cinnamon, warm baking spices, and a subtle pie-dough quality. The sweetness is bold and up-front, with the overall impression closely mirroring homemade apple pie.

How does Travis Hasse's Apple Pie compare to apple pie flavored whiskeys? At 20% ABV, Travis Hasse's Apple Pie is significantly lower in alcohol than most apple pie whiskeys, which typically range from 30–35% ABV. The result is a sweeter, more dessert-like profile that emphasizes fruit and pastry over barrel or grain character.

Is Travis Hasse's Apple Pie good for sipping neat? Yes—its low proof and intensely sweet, spiced profile make it a natural sipper served chilled or over ice, especially for those who prefer sweeter spirits.

Where is Travis Hasse's Apple Pie made? It is currently produced at the Dancing Goat Distillery facility in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Production previously took place at Temperance Distilling in Michigan and later at Death's Door Distilling in Wisconsin.

What foods pair well with Travis Hasse's Apple Pie? Sharp cheddar cheese mirrors the classic apple-pie-and-cheddar combination. Vanilla ice cream or caramel flan complement the liqueur's baking-spice sweetness. Roasted pork with an apple glaze echoes its fruit and cinnamon notes. Pecan pie or warm bread pudding create a full dessert pairing.

What sizes does Travis Hasse's Apple Pie come in? The standard widely available size is the 750ml bottle.

Is Travis Hasse's Apple Pie worth the price? It positions as a mid-range flavored liqueur and delivers well within that tier, backed by a Gold Medal from the International Review of Spirits and 90 points from the Beverage Testing Institute—strong credentials for a specialty pie liqueur.

Why Travis Hasse's Apple Pie?

What separates this liqueur from the crowded field of apple-flavored spirits is its documented family provenance—a recipe handed down from Mae Mefford that predates the current craft spirits movement. The Gold Medal from the International Review of Spirits and a 90-point score from the Beverage Testing Institute confirm that the recipe translates at commercial scale. At 20% ABV, it occupies a distinct niche: sweeter and more dessert-authentic than apple pie whiskeys, yet with enough spice complexity to hold up in cocktails. For drinkers seeking a spirit that genuinely tastes like its namesake rather than simply gesturing at apple flavor, this remains one of the more credible options in the category.