applejack means an alcoholic drink similar to apple brandy and calvados, made by freeze-distilling ("jacking") apple cider. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 77 out of 100.
Etymology
From apple + jack, referring to the increase in alcohol concentration due to freeze distillation.
noun
- An alcoholic drink similar to apple brandy and calvados, made by freeze-distilling ("jacking") apple cider.