This sampler consists of four distinct dry, orchard-based hard ciders that showcase the depth and complexity of cider-oriented, heirloom apples. The apples in these ciders were all grown in New England on small orchards and carefully fermented, aged and blended into the small batches canned for this tasty sampler.
The mission of our 'Rare Apple Series' is to highlight the virtues of these extraordinary heirloom apples and their exquisite transformation into distinctive cider. This sampler will take your taste buds on a tour of some of cider's most cherished apples.
YARLINGTON MILL
FLAVOR: Rich, silky tannic structure with an aged, caramel-like acidity and hint of oak
APPLES: Made with a blend of Yarlington Mill, Kingston Black, Wickson, Dabinett, Ashton Bitter, Winesap, Baldwin, & Black Oxford apple varieties
ASHMEAD'S KERNEL
FLAVOR: Distinctive, tangy apple flavor with crisp acidity
APPLES: Made with a blend of Ashmead’s Kernel, Knobbed Russet, Roxbury Russet, Calville Blanc d'hiver, Baldwin, and Dabinett apple varieties
WINESAP
FLAVOR: Tart, fruit forward, with notes of strawberry and jammy fruit
APPLES: Made with 100% Stayman Winesap apples
ESOPUS SPITZENBURG
FLAVOR: Bright acidity with a smooth tannic finish
APPLES: Made with a blend of Esopus Spitzenburg, Calville Blanc d'hiver, Chisel Jersey, Ribston Pippin, Dabinett, and Golden Russet apple varieties