It’s true. Far from being simply the stuff of folklore and folk tales, Appleseed (real name: John Chapman) was an American nurseryman who introduced apple trees to the Midwest, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He was also a conservationist and missionary during the earliest days of the United States.
What people also don’t realize, is that ole’ Johnny was planting all those apples for cider and applejack. What better way to celebrate than with some of those
spirituous libations!