2020 was a deciding year for us in converting our cider production from basic cider into a more refined Cider Brandy. Our partners at Ludlow Distillery triple distil our cider into pure spirit. This is then aged in oak casks to enhance both the flavour and colour. Having now produced 1,800 litres of cider from the last few years, we transported this by trailer down in early September 2020. Supported by our friends Chris & Chris ( non executive Sales & Marketing), we had a fantastic day out witnessing the first batch of our cider going through the distillation process, and sampling the produce from the various distillations. The liquid produced in clear and sometimes referred to as “Eau De Vie”. Despite not being the final product, the subtle flavours of summer cut grass, apple and vanilla (like apple pie and custard!) could be detected.

This is the woodfired still. And no ……..Paul is not getting one!

The cider matures in oak casks for about a year, so will be ready for sale in 2021. And don’t worry, we pay the HMRC excise duty on every bottle.