Apple Country Spirits & Rootstock Ciderworks Become Rootstock Cider & Spirits

June 8, 2020, Williamson, NY – Apple Country Spirits, a local distillery, and Rootstock Ciderworks, a cidery, have announced that they will market and sell their products under the new brand name Rootstock Cider and Spirits. Owned and operated by the DeFisher family out of Williamson, NY, both businesses have made a name for themselves as creators of premium-quality, award-winning craft ciders, and spirits. 

“While both businesses were owned by the family, we knew it was time for us to merge the brands to create a simpler, more impactful experience for our customers,” says Luke DeFisher, family member and employee. “We’ve seen tremendous growth and support from the local community, and this merger will allow us to deliver an even better experience.”

The newly formed Rootstock Cider and Spirits will continue to operate out of the family-run and -operated DeFisher Farms Tasting Room, located at 3724 Eddy Road in Williamson, NY. Visitors to the tasting room can purchase products, merchandise, and drinks while enjoying scenic views of the orchard from the outdoor patio.

About DeFisher Fruit Farms

Located in Williamson, NY, the DeFisher Fruit Farm is a 5th-generation fruit farm with an onsite event space and tasting room. Three active generations participate in the day to day business operations.

Apple Country Spirits

Apple Country Spirits was founded in 2011 by Dave DeFisher. The business features a variety of craft spirits derived from various orchard fruits such as brandies, apple-based vodka, and bourbon barrel-aged AppleJack. 

About Rootstock Ciderworks

Rootstock Ciderworks was established shortly after Apple Country Spirits in 2012. Rootstock is the first post-prohibition farmstead cidery in the Rochester, NY region, and offers various hard ciders made with heirloom apples from the DeFisher Fruit Farm’s orchard.