#87 Thatchers and Blair cider -Vintage attack :)

Hello followers to my blog. This week is a special review. It is a compilation, or rather, duo of vintage cider reviews which choose the best year of vintage for 2 ciders. The Thatchers Oak-aged vintage of 2016vs17, then the Jonathan Blair vintage of 2015vs17… Enjoy … Thatchers Oak aged vintage- One year on (2017) […]

#86 K- cider review (4/10) – ” Harshly dry. An unpleasant aftertaste dominated, following sickly sweetness”. P.s (Wouldn’t drink again).

K- cider review (4/10) – ” Harshly dry. An unpleasant aftertaste dominated, following sickly sweetness”. P.s (Wouldn’t drink again). The Good “Natural and tangy initial smell”.“Cheap cider, with distinctive branding”.“Practical alcohol level”. The Bad ” Artificial scent emerging after pouring”.” Intensely sickly sweetness”.” Watery mouthfeel”.” Unpalatable aftertaste”.” Way too dry”.” Weak carbonation”.” Lacking depth of […]

#85 Aspalls Premier Cru Cyder review ” Full-bodied, well balanced, and fruity. A little pricey and dryness sparse though ” – (9.25/10).

Aspalls Premier Cru Cyder review ” Full-bodied, well balanced, and fruity. A little pricey and dryness sparse though ” – (9.25/10). The Good ” Very bold, tangy flavour”.” Great full mouthfeel”.” Light carbonation as promised”.” Plenty of sweetness in the fruity taste”.” Practical alcohol level per bottle”.” Great history and good branding”.” Well balanced drink”.” […]

#84 Orchard Pig – The Truffler review (9/10) ” Non-bitter dryness and strong branding, with natural flavour. I’d love bolder flavour though “.

Orchard Pig – The Truffler review (9/10) ” Non-bitter dryness and strong branding, with natural flavour. I’d love bolder flavour though “. The Good ” Excellent bottle branding with clear expectations”.” Practical alcohol level”.” Non-bitter dry”.” Light carbonation”.” Tangy acidity”.” Non-watery mouthfeel”.” Super smooth and well rounded”.” Smooth, dry, aftertaste”. The Bad ” Tang and […]

#83 Orchard pig – The Charmer cider – ” Watery, well-balanced, but naturally weak tasting”. (7.5/10).

Orchard pig – The Charmer review – ” Watery, well-balanced, and naturally weak tasting”. (7.5/10). The Good ” Informative and consistent bottle branding”.“Practical and Affordable”.” Pleasant woody complexity”.” Natural smooth and fruity taste”.” All rounder”.” Good subtle dryness”.” Light carbonation as promised”.” Pleasant fruity smell”.” Not sickly sweet”. The Bad ” No aftertaste”.” Website claims […]

#82 Orchard pig – The Reveller cans review (8.75/10).- “Slightly sickly, Lacking tang, but a well balanced complex cider, which delivers brand promises, practically”.

Orchard pig – The Reveller cans review (8.75/10) “Slightly sickly, Lacking tang, but a well balanced complex cider which delivers brand promises, practically”. The Good “Moist cider consistent with brand”.“Perfectly medium body”.” Subtle woody complexity”.” Well balanced drink”.” Practical and good value”.” Lightly carbonated as promised”.” Natural Apple sweetness and scent”. The Bad ” Lacking […]