Cider

I've been a Cider drinker for years and this category never gets old. The depth of flavour you get from a well-made Cider is genuinely hard to explain to someone who hasn't tried it. I tend to drink it with a splash of water and find that's when it shows its best character. The finish is what sets …

Quality Cider sits at the premium end of my drinks budget and that's fine — it's an occasion drink for me. Served as a long drink with ice at the right moment it's hard to beat. The finish on a well-chosen bottle is extraordinary. That said, the price variation in this category is wild. You absolut…

Over the past year I've tried 3 different expressions of Cider, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the balance between sweetness and bite is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served neat, the differences are pronounced and educational. The best value wasn'…

One of the things I love about Cider is the regional variation. The same category produced in different parts of the world tastes completely different. The character shifts dramatically depending on origin, and served in a proper glass at room temperature those differences are most apparent. If you…

I resisted Cider for a long time based on a bad early experience. Then a friend insisted I try a properly made version served in a proper glass at room temperature and everything changed. The complexity on the palate I'd missed the first time was suddenly the point. Been drinking it regularly for a…

After 7 years of drinking Cider I'm still finding bottles that surprise me. The category has more depth than it's given credit for by people who haven't explored it properly. Served neat at its best, the balance between sweetness and bite continues to evolve in interesting directions. My advice to …

I spent years not getting Cider. Tried it a few times, found it fine, moved on. Then I had it served chilled by someone who knew what they were doing and the character landed differently. Something clicked. Since then I've been actively exploring the category and find it more rewarding than almost …

Took a bottle of Cider to a dinner party where nobody had thought much about it before. Served it neat after the meal and it sparked a genuine conversation. The finish did the work — once people noticed it they couldn't stop asking questions. There's something satisfying about introducing people to…

Cider has become my slow-evening ritual. Served in a proper glass at room temperature, no distractions, and you start to notice things — the finish, the way it develops in the glass. It's a drink that rewards attention in a way most don't. I've introduced a few friends to proper Cider and the react…

I drink Cider roughly once a week and have done for 3 years. Not a connoisseur, just someone who enjoys it consistently. Served as a long drink with ice after work it provides a reliable wind-down that nothing else quite replicates. The complexity on the palate is comforting in its familiarity. I'm…