IanWhitlock

Badges Earned (24)

Inches rolling apple from Bulmer's Cider A very pleasant cider from Bulmers. A faint aroma hid a nice taste surprise of very crisp new apples 🍎 All in all a perfect cider for warm summer days, and at 4.5% can be happily drunk all day. Reviewed on 02 Jun 2021 5 likes

Sparkling Essex Cider from The Big Bear Cider Mill Very nice but slightly tart taste of green apple varieties. I don't usually like drinks from cans, but this was much better than expected. At 5.4% its a perfect drink for a long sunny day Reviewed on 18 Dec 2020 - Got cider at The Green Barn Farm Shop in Benfleet 5 likes

Organic Black Fox from Dunkertons Organic Cider A traditional cider made from organically grown apples. 🍎 Not one of the ciders that are too sweet, but undoubtedly a traditional cider at its best. Sweet fruit ciders are all well and good, but for me it has to be simply apples. It has a slight honey flavoured aftertaste, but it's none the worst for that. At 6.8%, it's a decent strength that can be drunk all day. Well worth trying. Reviewed on 01 Aug 2020 - Got cider at Zach Willsher in South Benfleet 5 likes

Rockshore Apple cider from Guinness Another beautiful Irish Cider, quite sweet, but unmistakably real apple and no concentrate. I think I'll move to Ireland Reviewed on 05 Feb 2020 - Got cider at Dublin Airport in Dublin 5 likes

Yowler from Kent Cider Co Once again an absolutely wonderful cider from the Kent Cider Company. The Yowler is the skull headed leader of the wassail celebrations, driving the bad spirits from the orchards. The drink itself has an incredible almost tangy aroma of fresh Kent apples with a hint of oak. Beautiful Amber colour and a taste that is truly memorable. Simply cider at its best. My only complaint is that it on comes in the small 330ml bottles. This I could happily drink all day. Very highly recommended. 😋 Reviewed on 27 Nov 2021 - Got cider at Faversham Market in Faversham 4 likes

Craftsman from Kentish Pip Quite pleasant, but a bit underwhelming. Very strong apple aroma and plenty of fizz. Ideal for a long lazy sunny day. 😊 Reviewed on 13 Nov 2021 - Got cider at Sun Inn in Faversham 4 likes

Thundering Molly from Celtic Marches (Abrahalls) Very refreshing Herefordshire cider, unremarkable, but exactly how a good cider should be. Very strong apple aroma, with a slightly smokey aftertaste. At 5.2% a perfect drink for an all day binge Reviewed on 12 Nov 2021 - Got cider at One Green Bottle in Battlesbridge 4 likes

Dograpper from Stoke Farm Orchards Wonderful Suffolk cider, found unexpectedly in my local Essex farm shop. Strong Russet aroma, but the taste isn't one dimensional, it has an almost pear like aftertaste. I have no idea what a Suffolk Dograpper is, but they make great cider. Its quite potent at 7.2%, so be warned. Reviewed on 16 Oct 2021 - Got cider at The Green Barn Farm Shop in Benfleet 4 likes

Devil's Device from Mr. Whitehead's Cider Company Limited Beautiful semi-dry cider from Hampshire. Packs quite a Wallop at 8.4%, but doesn't in any way detract from the taste. Unlike some stronger ciders, the aftertaste isn't tart or astringent. All In all, a wonderful drink, but be careful its deceptively strong. 😈 Reviewed on 06 Oct 2021 - Got cider at One Green Bottle in Battlesbridge 4 likes

FarmCider from Mill House Absolutely wonderful cider, you can instantly tell that this is a craft cider and not one of the mass produced drinks. I recently visited the Owermoigne Cider Museum, but have only just got round to tasting their produce. Beautiful Dorset apple aroma and taste, with no astringent aftertaste. At 6% a perfect accompaniment to these early Autumnal nights. Very highly recommended. Reviewed on 24 Sep 2021 - Got cider at Mill House Cider Museum in Dorchester 4 likes