A brandy distilled from our own apples and matured for 3 years in oak. It has a delicate balance of fresh apple flavours and creamy oak spice that can be enjoyed as a brisk shot or as a versatile ingredient for a mixed drink.

Somerset Cider Brandy is England’s original apple brandy. In 1989, we became the first ever fully licensed brandy distillery in the UK, marking the start of the modern British craft distilling movement. We are also the first English spirit to be awarded a PGI, and we are proudly carbon negative.

70cl, 42%.

“Pure and fresh, deliciously appley and spicey.” The Independent on Sunday

Somerset Cider Brandy 5 year old (70 cl, 42% )

The progression in age is reflected in a fascinating development of flavour and complexity. From fresher, honeysuckle florality at 5 years old; deepening to nutty, prune-like and spicy notes as it ages to a full decade; reaching a mellow and velvety crescendo at 20 years old with baked apples, nutmeg and an exotic woody character.

“Burrow Hill Cider also pioneered Somerset Cider Brandy. Over the past three decades they have done more than anyone else in Britain to develop classy drinks from homegrown apple juice.“ The Financial Times

Our bestseller the 10 year old Somerset Cider Brandy is made entirely with apples grown and harvested in our traditional orchards. 70cl, 42% abv.  It smells bold, full of apples, vanilla and spice. It tastes fruity with walnut, coffee and oak notes and prunes, vanilla and spice and sherry wood. It feels smooth and full with a gentle astringency. Complex with a Christmas pudding richness, full of subtle bouquets and aromas.

The progression in age is reflected in a fascinating development of flavour and complexity. From fresher, honeysuckle florality at 5 years old; deepening to nutty, prune-like and spicy notes as it ages to a full decade; reaching a mellow and velvety crescendo at 20 years old with baked apples, nutmeg and an exotic woody character.

“An interesting and worthy alternative to an armagnac, cognac or a single malt.”Liquid Companions, BBC Radio 4

The alchemist’s art is evident in Alchemy’s journey from our orchards to a unique golden spirit. 70cl, 42% abv. A brandy with finesse and apple, mellow, smooth and long on the palate. Aged for a minimum of 15 years, finished in PX barrels. Smells of ripe fruit, vanilla and raisins, It tastes complex and appley with a hint hazelnut and raisins. It is smooth, balanced and soft.

‘ scented, deft and complex’Distilled magazine

Somerset Shipwreck Cider Brandy (50cl, 43% abv).

 In 2007, en-route to South Africa, the MSC Napoli was beached off Devon. Its cargo included new, empty Allier oak barrels destined for The Cape’s finest vineyards. Some of the shipwrecked barrels found their way to us, having been protected from the sea by being packed among bibles written in Zulu. Maturing our brandy in these barrels gives a sophisticated finish worthy of single cask bottling. We now buy new barrels from the same cooperage. The finely grained new Allier oak is what creates the distinctive smoked, oaky taste of Shipwreck.It smells fruity but with smoke and oak and toasted apples and hints of mahogany. A smoky, sophisticated and distinctively oaky finish.

‘Burrow Hill Cider 'also pioneered Somerset Cider Brandy. Over the past three decades they have done more than anyone else in Britain to develop classy drinks from homegrown apple juice.’  The Financial Times

• XO Somerset Cider Brandy (50cl, 42% abv) is blended for age and quality. We have drawn upon over thirty years of experience to make this beautifully balanced spirit between the ages of 8 and 16 years old.

• XO has been aged in small oak barrels and each bottle can be traced back to it's source orchard. It starts with a fruity, applely nose which leads into an elegant aromatic palate with notes of vanilla, followed by a long spicy, oak finish.

A brandy distilled from our own apples and matured for 3 years in oak. It has a delicate balance of fresh apple flavours and creamy oak spice that can be enjoyed as a brisk shot or as a versatile ingredient for a mixed drink.

50cl, 42%.

“Pure and fresh, deliciously appley and spicey.” The Independent on Sunday

Oak-aged Somerset Cider Brandy 5 year old (50 cl, 42%)

The progression in age is reflected in a fascinating development of flavour and complexity. From fresher, honeysuckle florality at 5 years old; deepening to nutty, prune-like and spicy notes as it ages to a full decade; reaching a mellow and velvety crescendo at 20 years old with baked apples, nutmeg and an exotic woody character.

“Burrow Hill Cider also pioneered Somerset Cider Brandy. Over the past three decades they have done more than anyone else in Britain to develop classy drinks from homegrown apple juice.“ The Financial Times

50cl, 18% abv. A legend in the apple orchards of the West Country.  A blend of Cider Brandy and the juice of one of the finest and rarest of vintage cider apples.  Kingston Black Aperitif  is a blend of apple brandy and Kingston Black apple juice, the result is a sweet, apple-scented liquid.

Apple, honey and apple blossom with citrus notes. Drink over ice or with tonic.

“An exquisite product of the highest order. The apple shines throughout with soft caramel notes which evoke the flavour of tarte tatin. We simply couldn't find fault with this product, or stop going back for more.” Great Taste Awards 2023

‘Scrumptious’ ‘A gratifyingly versatile blend of apple juice and Somerset Cider Brandy.’ The Daily Telegraph

“On the nose: Really clean and fresh. Red apple juice, heather honey, a light touch of caramel. Orange zest and copper pennies. Very nicely married with the spirit – nothing harsh whatsoever. In the mouth: Pristine again, and what this has that pommeau often tends not to is a lovely fresh brightness of acidity that just pierces the sweetness and lifts everything up. Apple and golden raisin. Mango slices and Dundee cake. Just such a drinkable and fresh take on this style and again the weighting of juice and spirit is delightful.” Malt Review

Cider Brandy and fresh Kingston Black juice, aged in barrels for 6 years. A sophisticated apple flavour with honeysuckle and a hint of almond. This has been a proven performer in premium retail and delis as the perfect accompaniment to a cheese board.

50cl, 20% abv.

“ A glorious blend of apple brandy and apple juice: England’s sublime answer to Pineau des Charentes and Floc de Gascogne.”Johnny Ray 2026

“This is a blend of apple juice and cider brandy, which is then aged in cask. The result is a complex, nutty, toffee-laden delight” The Telegraph

“Served at room temperature; apple’s answer to tawny port.” Cider Review