IanWhitlock

Badges Earned (22)

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

Gold from Turners Cider Another local Kent cider maker. This one is their Gold variety. As you'd expect, its a wonderful golden colour with a very smooth taste, with a slight tangy aftertaste. At only 4% its light enough for an all day drink. Reviewed on 30 Aug 2021 - Got cider at Brogdale Collections in Faversham 4 likes

farmers pride from Gwynt y Ddraig Cider Absolutely wonderful Welsh cider, beautifully cloudy and full of body and character. Typical Welsh apple aroma, with a slight tart aftertaste. At 5.8% it rates as a proper cider, and not a mass produced fruit drink. Reviewed on 01 Aug 2021 - Got cider at One Green Bottle in Battlesbridge 4 likes

Samuel Smith Organic Cider from Samuel Smith Wasn't too sure at first, as it tasted a bit bland and unremarkable, but by the second and third draught, the real taste came through. Apparently made at the oldest brewery in Yorkshire, and the care and attention really comes through. A wonderful golden colour coupled with a distinctive apple and woodsmoke flavour makes this a cider well worth trying, and at 5% ABV and in a 550ml bottle, its a perfect organic drink. Reviewed on 02 Jul 2021 - Got cider at The Crafty Half Ltd in Southend-on-Sea 4 likes

duddas tun elderflower cider from Dudda’s Tun Opened the bottle, and was treated to the most wonderful floral aroma. The taste despite the aroma was not overpowering, but perfectly balanced between the fruity and the floral. At 4%, this cider I could happily drink all day and never tire of its taste. Very highly recommended. 😋 Reviewed on 14 Jun 2021 - Got cider at The Crafty Half Ltd in Southend-on-Sea 4 likes

Merry Monkey from Lilley's Merry Monkey Scrumpy 4.5% .Lilley's Cider. A medium scrumpy made with unfiltered bittersweet apples, full of character and flavour. Reviewed on 04 Apr 2021 4 likes

Toffee Apple from Kent Cider Co Wonderfully smooth aromatic cider. The Kent Cider Company have perfected the art of producing different varieties of ciders without killing its distinctive cider taste. Some ciders are so sweet, they're almost like children's fruit drinks, but this is beautiful. It smells and actually tastes of real old fashioned toffee apples, but its not overwhelming. At 5.5%, its perfect for a long night infront of the fire, especially at this time of year. Definitely one of Kent Ciders best. Reviewed on 26 Dec 2020 - Got cider at Faversham Market in Faversham 4 likes

Rhubarb from Saxby's Although this is a blend of apples and rhubarb, there is an incredible rhubarb aroma. I thought this may be a bit overwhelming, but the resultant cider is wonderful. Very crisp and fresh, and the rhubarb lingers on the palate. A perfect drink for any season, highly recommended Reviewed on 18 Dec 2020 - Got cider at The Green Barn Farm Shop in Benfleet 4 likes

Granny Smith from Sxollie Very nice and pleasantly crisp cider. Slightly sharp, but that's undoubtedly due to the single variety Granny Smiths apples. Perfect for a hot day over ice. Reviewed on 14 Nov 2020 4 likes