Ty Gwyn Medium Dry CiderThis medium dry offering is Ty Gwyn’s flagship cider, and it’s easy to see why it has wide appeal. It’s a very lightly sparkling cider with subtle notes of apple jam. A blend of late harvested Vilberie and Brown Snout apples provide a hint of sweetness upfront, followed by some fleeting […]
It’s all about the zesty sparkle with this offering from Gwynt Y Ddraig (which translates from Welsh as ‘the dragon’s breath). Sharp tangy bubbles hit the back of your throat, giving way to a crisp but fleeting aromatic apple aftertaste. 4.9%/500ml/£24.00 for a case of 12. Available from Middle Farm Cider & Perry Collection, direct […]
This little bottle can claim to be the first ever Welsh cider producer to achieve a Gold medal from CAMRA in 2004. It might have been a while ago now, but it’s still doing well. A far bolder cider than its little brother Gwynt Y Ddraig Orchard Gold, reviewed here, it has a distinct Appletise nose, […]
Something distinctive from Penderyn, the Welsh whisky pioneers. After an initial spell in ex-Buffalo Trace bourbon casks, this, its house style, finishes with six months in ex-Madeira casks. It’s a light dram, and very smooth to taste – there’s no burn in it at all. A young and fresh tasting malt, it smells (deliciously!) rather […]
This is a solid simple cider from the people at Blaengawney Farm and it’s little wonder that it’s built up a firm following (it’s been given its very own Hallets Real Cider website independent of its producer). A rich amber liquid, – which incidentally perfectly matches its brown bottle – Hallets has a concentrated sweet […]
There’s a lovely malt base to this flavourful IPA, with honey, marmalade, and spice from time spent in Penderyn whisky barrels – a true Welsh IPA. This was the winner in Brains’ Ultimate IPA challenge – guest brewers including beer celebs Melissa Cole, Marverine Cole (aka Beer Beauty) and the entertaining duo that is Dwink – Ben […]
Well there we were, innocently wandering through Soho, with a bit of time to spare while the boys were perusing the shelves of a local wine shop. There was Hotel Chocolat on the corner of the crossroads. It would have been rude not to venture in… So we did. Having enjoyed the free sample of […]
