IMHO forget making your own. If you want a superior apple whiskey look for Leopold Brothers New York Apple Whiskey. It’s made by a micro-distillery in Denver and is amazing. There are also apple pie flavored moonshine products available legally in some states.
Is Apple Whiskey similar to German Apfelkorn?
I have no idea of its origin, but about a year ago the wife of a LEO (standing next to her) at a party I just dropped by (my kids had invited me) for a few minutes insisted that I try some - two sips, and wow!
Best hard drink I’ve ever tasted.
Yes, two sips was it, and I went home.....but I’ll never forget it.