Vintage Still

I think I'm gonna be a henney's fanboy. Fantastic Cider that also stands for itself. Cloudish yellow color, great fruit taste through the juice, light bitterness and - of course - still. While I more prefer Cider with sparkling, this one comes closer to a (fruity) wine than on a champagne. It has with 6,8% a little bit more booze than an average Cider and you feel it a bit, but not to hard. Same goes with the dryness. I would count this one more to the dryer Cider, but it will you not give headache (like for example the medium dry from thatchers). Wouldn't drink more than one cause of the last two points but I can highly recommend this one for a great Cider tasting, since this one is definitely special.

I’ve loved Henney’s (dry) cider for years and I think this is only 2nd time I’ve had this ‘still’ entry. Under the nose it has hints of apricot, orange zest and caramelised brown sugar and apple peel. The taste is pretty sharp with the slightest hint of fizz - yes, even though it says ‘still’ on the label. The cider soon mellows in the mouth with a definite see-saw Od medium-dry then bordering on medium-sweet. It’s very nice. Maybe lacks a bit of complexity but lingers around on the palate enough to satisfy. At 6.5%ABV, like most still ciders it packs a bit of a punch but doesn’t taste too boozy. (I could certainly drink another, but I only bought one!) The colour is a lovely orange/bronze with a cloudy, hazy appearance that makes you feel like you’re drinking a proper ‘still’ cider. A great effort from Henney’s, perhaps just lacks a bit of complexity. 4/5.

Golden orange colour, slightly hazy and still. Light apple aroma with spice. Fresh apple flavour with wood at the finish.

Don't know if I got a bad bottle (though I suffered no ill consequences, so I'm guessing not), but this bordered on the undrinkable. Reminded me of apple juice which has gone bad. Not a pleasant experience at all, and poured it away after a couple of sips. Update:- I had found it hard to believe that Henney's had produced something quite as foul as the first I tried, so I decided to try another; first was definitely off! Still not a favourite, but far more drinkable. Pleasant copper colour, and light apple aroma with a trace of cinnamon. Dryish, apple flavour, with caramel and liquorice. Woody bitterness in the aftertaste Delighted to be able to uprate it after my initial bad experience.

$6 / 500ml from Bushwhacker Cider in Portland Oregon, imported by Shelton Brothers (you can also find Henney's Dry variety in the U.S.). Notes of bittersweet apple pomace, caramel, leather, orange, tea, and a hint of stone fruit. Moderate to long finish, bitter and astringent. Awesome! I liked it even more as it warmed up from fridge temp, as it got more complex. Rich and balanced. Reminds me of Dunkertons Dry. An amazing value too. Too bad I haven't seen it in Seattle yet. I love me some English cider.