America’s 250th anniversary coincides with Laird & Co., a distillery operating since 1698, predating the nation by 78 years. This family business, renowned for its apple brandy, has navigated Prohibition, WWII, and COVID-19 by pivoting production. Despite ownership challenges, nine Lairds now control the company, with the first female CEO at its helm, continuing a legacy of resilience and innovation. America’s 250th anniversary coincides with Laird & Co., a distillery operating since 1698, predating the nation by 78 years. This family business, renowned for its apple brandy, has navigated Prohibition, WWII, and COVID-19 by pivoting production. Despite ownership challenges, nine Lairds now control the company, with the first female CEO at its helm, continuing a legacy of resilience and innovation.
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Older than America: This US family business has been around for 328 years
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