This cider is made with juice pressed from local apple James Grieve (a variety originating in Edinburgh but seems to love the Highlands), this cider was wild fermented through the winter in ex whisky casks. Bottled pet-nat very close to being finished so only a light sparkle. This one is…
The rich juice of Black Isle grown bittersweet apples wild fermented and matured for 6 months in a whisky cask from the island of Islay, famed for it’s smoky peated whisky. A tale of two islands in one bottle. 750ml. 7%.
Dry Highland Scrumpy. A blend of bittersweet and sharp apples, wild fermented to fully dry and matured in ex whisky casks over winter. For best results, drinks outdoors. 750ml. 7%.
Pronounced ‘Ha-shin blasta’ meaning ‘that’s tasty’. This cider is rare for two reasons. Firstly, it’s made from a single apple variety called Ellisons Orange. Secondly, these particular apples were grown in a secluded orchard in the hills above Loch Ness which, due to the famously inclement weather only tends to…
The age old question, which is better, Still or Sparkling? To contribute to this long running debate, we have taken the same blend of unfiltered ciders, spontaneously fermented in stainless steel and wooden casks – and created a pair. One perfectly still, the other utilising bottle conditioning to create a…
A balanced, refreshing blend of local, donated apples and Somerset Dabinett The ratio of local apples to the imported Dabinett is around 50/50. The locals provide clean, fresh-apple notes and angular acidity, the Dabinett brings its distinctive aroma over the top and provides a mildly tannic, lingering finish which sets…
Halfway cultured, halfway wild …we’re talking yeasts here. At the beginning, the plan had been simple – the main, 600 litre tank would be used for the master-blend of cultured fermentations, the lesser, 400 litre tank would be used to blend the wild fermentations into. However, when we got to…
Homage to Hogg is a tribute to Robert Hogg (1818-1897), the father of British pomology who classified countless apple varieties in his lifetime. This cuvee is made from one such variety, vinified and aged for 10 months in ex-Champagne oak barrels. Bottled on cork. Always vintage quality (as Mr Hogg…
Sitting up above the main orchard, now masked in trees, is the Flagstaff. An ancient highpoint that was used to signal across to Dundee by raising flags and lighting a Lanthorn. It now acts as a backdrop and important windbreak to the orchard sitting at its feet. A blend of…
Sitting up above the main orchard, now masked in trees, is the Flagstaff. An ancient highpoint that was used to signal across to Dundee by raising flags and lighting a Lanthorn. It now acts as a backdrop and important windbreak to the orchard sitting at its feet. This blend of…
Sitting up above the main orchard, now masked in trees, is the Flagstaff wood. An ancient highpoint that was used to signal across to Dundee by raising flags and lighting a Lanthorn. It now acts as a backdrop and important windbreak to the orchard sitting at its feet. A blend…
A traditional Method blend of Cider and culinary apples. This fruity and playful blend perfectly captures the diverse nature of the humble apple. We oak vinify the bittersweet and bittersharp apples to carefully soften the tannins and then brighten the profile by adding oak and steel vinified culinary apples. Tasting…
Our raison d’etre. A Traditional Method blend of Eating and cooking apples, part oak fermented, creating a truly unique and engaging Cider. Tasting note: Light yellow gold with a steady stream of tiny bubbles. Lemony nose with crushed sea salt, soft fudge and toast. Creamy front end with a crisp…