I started looking through a list of some 600 Triple Sec cocktails, but i tired of it in the middles of the Fs. So I'll rely on your cocktail knowledge.

I'm thinking it's new - mine. It's a nightcap for those with a sweet tooth.

1 oz brandy or Applejack
1/2 oz coffee liquer
splash of triple Sec
On ice in rocks glass.

Isn't there a big difference in taste between grape and apple brandy?

Yes there is a difference in taste between the two 'base liquors' and if you were tasting both straight it would be readily apparent.

However, once you have added the strong flavor of coffee liquer and sweetness and orangey aromatics of triple sec, the difference is far from pronounced.

The subdued apple of the Applejack is even more subdued, though the drink tastes a little sweeter, because of the apple.

I had grape brandy when I first made the drink. When I went to replace it, i thought to go with the Applejack. At this point, I don't know if I have a preference.

If viewed as two different original drinks, I'll need two different names. Hey, how about "nightcapple" for the version made with Laird's?

Mostly unrelated (altho' it is why I bought the Applejack) is the fact that my local has seemingly ceased to restock the brandy section. Two cognacs of unfamiliar makers and one Calvados made up their selection of imports.

I love orange flavored cocktails although for whatever reason we tend towards the Grand Marnier for those. That's Bob's favorite liqueur.

I had to buy Applejack for some Champagne cocktail a while back - aha it was Ambrosia -

http://www.wineintro.com/champagne/cocktails/ambrosia.html

but I don't think I've touched it since then.