Tiffany Russell
May 26, 2026, 01:10:22
Right, so here goes – just sipping this one now. First sniff is proper artisan cider vibes, that slightly funky, apple-y tang but with a softly floral lift. Gets me thinking of orange blossom and honeysuckle, almost like walking past a hedgerow in late spring. There’s a subtle fragrant quality that’s really rather delicate. Taste-wise, it’s medium and surprisingly smooth from the off. Vanilla comes through first, then this unexpected burst of tropical fruits – almost like candied pineapple and mango sweets. Sweeter than I expected, with a honeyed profile that leans into Demerara sugar and a bit of orange cake. There’s a gentle baking spice note, fine spices, like the cinnamon in a warm apple pie. Then that whisper of peat creeps in, just a gentle earthy hum, nothing aggressive. A tiny prickle of white pepper at the back, keeps it lively. Faint straw, too, which reminds me of a really good Belgian gueuze beer – that same slightly rustic, barnyard charm but clean. The ex-refill cask hasn’t over-oaked it at all; quality’s high, very drinkable. More candied notes emerge with a drop of water, candy sugar and orange blossom again, almost like a sweet floral cordial. Yeah, this is dangerously easy to sip. Cheers 🥃
