# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet The Makers: Model Citizen Cocktails & Laird's Apple Jack Distillers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us as 9th generation distillers — and mother-daughter duo — Lisa and Laird walk us through the most storied spirit in American history.About this EventBefore bourbon. Before rye. Before America even had a name for itself — there was apple brandy.Join us for an intimate event at Crudo Nudo exploring one of the most storied spirits in American history: Laird's Apple Brandy, the product of the oldest licensed distillery in the United States, holding License No. 1 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury since 1780. The Laird family story traces back even further — to 1698, when Scotsman William Laird settled in New Jersey and began distilling the area's most abundant crop. It became the most popular drink of Colonial times. George Washington himself requested the family's recipe for "cyder spirits." Abraham Lincoln served it at his tavern. It fueled the Revolution.Carrying that torch across ten generations is no small thing — and that's exactly what we're here to talk about.Ticket Includes:A welcome cocktail Guided Tasting of Laird's expressionsA panel discussion moderated by Model Citizen Cocktails — exploring the history of apple brandy, its foundational role in American drinking culture, and the gravity of stewarding the country's oldest distilleryKonbini-inspired bites by Jon Reynolds / OGS Kitchen - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/meet-the-makers-model-citizen-cocktails-and-lairds-apple-jack-distillers/100001988044741338 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 60, max: 60, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Norfolk - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: crudo nudo - **lat**: 36.870125 - **long**: -76.294829 - **full address**: crudo nudo, 727 West 21st Street, Norfolk, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meet The Makers: Model Citizen Cocktails & Laird's Apple Jack Distillers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a893f082873c4c827de1af348b5fcd34146294d9d27d2dcc91712f28cdc52ab0-rimg-w1200-h544-dc181415-gmir.jpg?v=1776935779 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meet The Makers: Model Citizen Cocktails & Laird's Apple Jack Distillers being held? - **A:** Meet The Makers: Model Citizen Cocktails & Laird's Apple Jack Distillers takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at crudo nudo, 727 West 21st Street, Norfolk, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Meet The Makers: Model Citizen Cocktails & Laird's Apple Jack Distillers? - **A:** Meet The Makers: Model Citizen Cocktails & Laird's Apple Jack Distillers is organized by Makers Meals. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meet The Makers: Model Citizen Cocktails & Laird's Apple Jack Distillers is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norfolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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