Old Man & the Bee is our annual homage to our beautiful home orchard and the wonderful fruit it gives us every year. 2020 was a fine season. We escaped early frosts, and with a long warm summer and a mild autumn we harvested balanced fruit, with attractive acid and ripe tannins.
750ml
The colour of golden syrup, Old Man 2020 is super fragrant in an unusual way, all barbecued pineapple and fresh sage. In the mouth it is the Dabinett (two-thirds) that’s bringing all the sweet nectarine and clove infused juice to the party, whilst Harry Masters Jersey (one-third) brings the wet slate tannins and Mirabelle plums. The second- and third-use ex-white burgundy barrels in which this cider spent 11 months lend spice and subtle vanilla.
All in all, like the best ciders, this is fleshy and juicy, and super versatile with food. It loves salt, cheese and protein – croquettas anyone?
No added sulphites.
Serve cool. Gluten free. Vegan friendly.
7.4% abv
Magnum
2018 is a Dabinett and Harry Masters Jersey dominated field blend from our Home Orchard, naturally fermented and matured only in tank. Dry and still, the blend built slowly in complexity over the last two years.
It’s basically autumn in a glass!
Check out Adam Well's feature and vertical tasting of Old Man & The Bee on Cider Review, posted in early March 2023
1.5 litres, 8.1% abv