Apple cider is definitely more of a northern latitudes thing. I live within a reasonable driving distance of Green bluff, Washington. Lots of apples are grown there. Plenty of c
Apple juice can be found locally, although it isn't typically fermented. That usually requires home brewing or a trip to the grocery store for commercial stuff.

East of Washington, Idaho is known for potatoes. Potato juice is much less appetizing, and vodka isn't very commonly produced for whatever reason. Probably because down south where most of the actual potatoes are grown, the tee-totaling Mormons have more influence. US federal laws also impact distillation.