Somerset Cider Brandy in Somerset Oak
Introducing a Landmark in Somerset Cider Brandy: The Somerset Oak Cask Release
Matured for five years in rare English oak barrels crafted from a single 19th-century tree beside the River Cam. Rich, complex, and with notes of sweet apple and blossom, this limited edition spirit is the purest expression of Somerset’s orchards and terroir, complete with a striking label by designer Sally Tuffin of Dennis Chinaworks.
70cl, 42%.
Introducing a Landmark in Somerset Cider Brandy: The Somerset Oak Cask Release
Matured for five years in rare English oak barrels crafted from a single 19th-century tree beside the River Cam. Rich, complex, and with notes of sweet apple and blossom, this limited edition spirit is the purest expression of Somerset’s orchards and terroir, complete with a striking label by designer Sally Tuffin of Dennis Chinaworks.
70cl, 42%.
Introducing a Landmark in Somerset Cider Brandy: The Somerset Oak Cask Release
Matured for five years in rare English oak barrels crafted from a single 19th-century tree beside the River Cam. Rich, complex, and with notes of sweet apple and blossom, this limited edition spirit is the purest expression of Somerset’s orchards and terroir, complete with a striking label by designer Sally Tuffin of Dennis Chinaworks.
70cl, 42%.
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A decade ago we set out on an extraordinary journey: to craft the first-ever Somerset oak barrels. Our search led us to a majestic oak tree, which started life in 1883, beside the River Cam in South Cadbury - an area steeped in legend and known as Somerset’s Camelot.
Into these rare casks we poured our pure apple spirit, distilled from 70-year-old orchards. Over the past five years, this spirit has quietly matured, drawing depth and character from the ancient English oak. The result is a truly remarkable 5 Year Old Somerset Cider Brandy.
Rich with notes of sweet apple and blossom, this limited edition is elevated by the oak’s influence - imparting spice, strength, and a glowing amber hue. It marks a unique moment in the evolving story of Somerset Cider Brandy, and we are immensely proud of what it represents.
Already the UK’s most sustainable brown spirit, Somerset Cider Brandy now takes a bold new step. Matured in casks hewn from native oak, it is the ultimate expression of Somerset’s terroir.
To honour this milestone, we turned to celebrated designer Sally Tuffin of Dennis Chinaworks to create a label worthy of the spirit inside. The result is a striking limited edition design to accompany an exceptional release.
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Apples, spring water.
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With its complexity, velvety palate and intriguing spicy aftertaste it is a candidate for after dinner.
Somerset Daisy, by Chelsea Bailey
Hix’s Harry Black, by Mark Hix
There are plenty of brandy based recipes that our spirit is perfect in.. Christmas pudding and brandy butter spring to mind. These are just a couple of other ideas…
Hugh’s version of Zabaglione, by Hugh Fearnley-Whittinstall
Somerset Cider Brandy, Apple, Walnut & Brioche Pudding, by Matt Tebbutt
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“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.” - Financial Times
“The Cider Brandy is outstanding.” - Stephane Rocher, customer
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