#22 Henney’s Herefordshire vintage still cider 2015 (7/10) ” Warming, sweet smelling but boring”

Henney’s Herefordshire Vintage still cider 2015 ( 7/10) ” Great medium-dry warming aftertaste with a fruity and acidy smell”” No sweetness, carbonation, fruity or acidy taste”” The taste was dominated by water which was a shame”” A smooth drinking cider with no drama … A little dull” Packaging At 6.5% volume the cider is strong […]

#21 Thatchers Oak aged vintage 2016 (7.5/10) “Smooth and tangy quality”

Thatchers oak aged vintage 2016 review (7.5/10) ” Good value and well branded”.” Smooth, and not too subtle medium dry”.” Tangy with subtle carbonation”.” In need of a little more Apple sweetness and carbonation”.” Not to my taste but good at what it should be”. Packaging Quite a formal, elaborate and fancy bottle with swirling […]

#20 Angry Orchard cider ” I am far from angry” solid (8.5/10).

Angry orchard cider review (8.5/10) ” Well balanced, sweet yet tangy”” A little dryness and cost effectiveness away from the ideal cider”” Slightly more carbonation desirable” Packaging At 1.59 per bottle with 2.5 units contained this is quite expensive to get close to the recommended limit realistically. It means you would have to fork out […]

#18 Premier Classe Coventry hotel review ( Room 6 then 40)- 4.5/10

Premier Classe hotel Coventry ( Room 6 then 40) (4.5/10) A little bit of good ” Working TV, comfortable bed and clearly signposted breakfast prices”.” Generous and varied tea provisions”. The bad ” Staff may check you into the wrong room”.” Inconsistent service, poor shower with no provided hairdryer or shampoo, basic facilities, slow staff […]

#17 Days Inn Bristol hotel review (Room 123) 4/10 ” Powercuts, occasional practicality with dull setting”.

Days inn hotel review Bristol (4/10) ( Room 123) The good “A good price for a pleasant and practical roomspace”The bad ” a good setting, location and modernisation throughout was lacking”The ugly ” Powercut both Friday and Saturday night” The hotel had a distinctly dated feel which was detracted from by the setting and facilities. […]

#16 Kingstone press cider (7/10) Practical, subtle and slightly satisfying”.

Kingstone press cider review (7/10) ” Practical, subtle and slightly satisfying”. Packaging Kingstone press is a variety of medium dry cider produced using bittersweet apples from the Aston manor cider mill in Stourport, Worcestershire. It is therefore produced only a few miles down the road from my home in Worcester. The alcohol percentage is listed […]

#14 Savannah cider review (8/10)- “The cider has potential to be the perfect drink but has a few little niggles which defy the brand and lasting satisfaction for the consumer”.

Savannah cider review (8.0/10) “The cider has potential to be the perfect drink but has a few little niggles which defy the brand and lasting satisfaction for the consumer”   Packaging   Savannah is a brand of dry cider from Africa.   The bottle is a rich pale amber with a light white label obscuring […]

#12 Orchard cider review (6/10) – “It lives in the shadow of Rekorderlig”. ” … It wouldn’t be my pick”.

Orchard cider review (6/10) ” … It wouldn’t be my pick” “It lives in the shadow of Rekorderlig” PackagingThe bottle with its shimmering gold neck and dark glass body keeps things low key yet eye catching. The story is quite non descript also keeping you guessing since whilst Irish cider is specified not much is […]

#10 Mercure 3* hotel Swansea review (Room 145) (8/10)

“Quality, clean and comfy and hospitable without a few practical, luxury splashes. (Room 145)” Mercure hotel Swansea review (Room 145) (8/10) Atmosphere The atmosphere on reception was therapeutic and assisted by the tranquil music. After a long shift, relaxing on the sofas near reception almost lead to a bout of sleep which was very pleasant. […]

#9 Torquay backpackers hostel review (7/10)- “A spacious hostel that attempts to appear homely. It has good facilities and potential”.

Torquay backpackers hostel review ( 7/10) “A spacious, hostel that attempts to appear homely”. The atmosphere From the outset the atmosphere was a little closed. There were clearly people living there who seemed like they had been there forever. It was difficult therefore to integrate effectively into their milieu. The hostel was a little dark […]