#122 Waitrose Duchy Organic Herefordshire 2017 vintage cider review (6/10)- “Watery and sickly- sweet apples. Natural, but indifferent”.

Waitrose Duchy Organic Herefordshire 2017 vintage cider review (6/10)- “Watery and sickly- sweet apples. Natural, but indifferent”. The Good “Year of vintage specified on bottle”.“Good brand message”.“Pleasant looking bottle”.“Natural smell and taste”.“Some wood in the flavour”. The Bad “No USP”.“Impractical”.“Expensive”.“Weak smell”.“Watery mouthfeel”.“Sickly sweetness”.“Lack of balance”.“No dryness”.“Carbonation too weak”.“Lacking acidity in flavour”.“Sickly aftertaste”.“One-dimensional experience throughout”. Packaging […]

#101 Aspalls Imperial Vintage (7.5/10) – ” Bitter-dryness, overshadowing some developing character”.

Aspalls Imperial Vintage (7.5/10) ” Bitter-dryness, overshadowing some developing character”. The Good ” Branding with curious backstory”.” Oozing rich history”.” Understated, yet celebratory bottle design”.” Noticeable dryness”.” Developing woodiness”.” Developing natural tang”. The Bad ” Harsh aftertaste”.” Slightly thin mouthfeel”.” Pricier than many other Aspall’s”.” Quite practical”.” Lack of balance”.” Limited carbonation”.” Overshadowed natural tang”.” […]