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British Vintage 2019 from Westons Cider Bought this at Weston’s shop after a tour of their factories. Amazing taste. Very little carbonation, light golden colour, very clear. Solid in body, but has a lightness. Medium dry, as it says on the label. Soft but solid fruit taste, similar to a golden delicious and lingers on the tongue. Would go well with a strong cheddar. Given it 4 stars so far, although it’s bordering on a 5, just need to taste test it against some Somerset favourites like Iford. Wild Orchard. Only ever found this cider once outside of the actual shop at Weston’s and I think that was in a co-op somewhere. I do love this cider, and at 7.3% has a decent strength to be had as a treat rather than a session cider. Reviewed on 08 May 2022 4 likes

Organic Cyder medium dry from Aspall Not the greatest taste - very punchy and sharp to begin with. Flavour fades but lingers lightly with a slight twang. Very floral/earthy zing - light fizz. Would go well with cheese - or for a refreshing pint on a very hot day. 6.8%. Reviewed on 03 Apr 2022 4 likes

Original from Oldfields Orchard Light apple in taste, light in fizz. Almost had a honey taste mixed in, and I don’t think it’s the bee in the neck of the bottle making me think that! Syrup taste, thin bodied, light golden colour, pleasant though. Refreshing and at 4.8% could go session, trouble is finding a bottle under £2.20/£2.50. A medium cider and a tad on the sweet side.. Have given it 3 stars as the flavour just isn’t complex enough, but I would buy again. Reviewed on 09 May 2022 3 likes

Dry from Cornish Orchards As a dry, sparkling cider, this is one of the best all rounders - but it lacks the punch of a real dry, still cider. It has more of a medium/dry taste on the palate. Initial taste is very sharp and punchy but very light bodied and lacks depth. Taste lingers, but faintly and kicks back on after taste swallow. Nice to drink and not scoring 5/5 for me as I’ve had better dry ciders such as Pearson’s, Iford and Crossman’s. this cider is golden and pure in colour. Aroma and smell has a hay tint to it. Cornish orchard dry is light with fizz and 5.2%. Interesting to drink alongside its (better all rounder) Cornish Orchard Gold for a comparison. See which one you prefer? This cider is best had by itself and not on session. Reviewed on 03 Apr 2022 3 likes

Signature Vintage 2020 from Westons Cider Oak matured, 6:8% - a very nice cider. Light golden yellow in colour, light fizz. Long on the tongue, smooth apple texture, refreshing and moreish. Medium dry with a sharp but light sweetness. A very nice cider. Would buy again, bought it direct from the Weston’s cider shop, 8 x 500ml bottles for £13.50, £18 on their website, but don’t know where to pick it up elsewhere. Reviewed on 15 May 2022 2 likes

Medium Dry Organic Cider from Westons Cider Almost a caramel like taste on first sip. Almost a still cider, very deep with flavour, complex and interesting, like nothing I’ve had before. Taste lingers all around your mouth, earthy and punchy at first, then very light. Amber-gold in colour. This cider is a real treat. This is a solid, mature cider - to be enjoyed on its own with some nice chilli crisps or strong cheddar. A perfect Friday night cider this one. 6% ABV, definitely medium dry as described with a smooth, almost silk like taste on the palate. A good find. Highly recommended. 4/5 as I feel the flavour just slightly thins too early and if it had just something a tad more, it’d be 5/5 but perhaps I’m being unfair. Try and see for yourself. Reviewed on 13 May 2022 2 likes

Draught Cyder from Aspall One of my favourites. In a bottle, this cider delivers. It has it all. Light colour, fizz, sharp, fruity, zingy taste - golden delicious like flavour, with a hint of caramel and summer honey. therefore has a sweetness to its otherwise ‘dry’ label. Very light in colour and golden. Taste lingers on the tongue and in your mouth - really satisfying this cider, and can be consumed on session as it’s only 5.5%. I’ve had many a 6Nations afternoon on this one. Slightly different when served on tap, this bottle is the genuine article. One of the best all -round ciders available on the mass market. Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Majestic all stock it (I know for certain, not sure about other retailers) This cider is full-bodied and complex, sharp and refreshing with a zing, but sophisticated at the same time. 5/5 in my eyes. Goes well with any meal, BBQ, lobster feast, fish and chips, steak - anything. A good cheddar would accompany this perfectly crafted mass-produced cider. Serve on ice and enjoy! Reviewed on 13 May 2022 1 like