This particular hard cider has been aged 6 months in Oak Casks that were previously used to store Calvados.
Color:
Bailey was intrigued by the color of this cider. Pouring out the cider into a glass revealed a slightly cloudy, almost golden color. Hawke was curious about the the bright color.
Bailey was intrigued by the color of this cider. Pouring out the cider into a glass revealed a slightly cloudy, almost golden color. Hawke was curious about the the bright color.
Bailey: 5/5
Hawke: 5/5
Smell:
Hawke eagerly smelled the cider. Detecting a slight vinegary smell, but also gathering hints of apple, and possibly some wine. Bailey also detecting the apple smell, but also got a smell best described as blossom smelling. She also got a faint smell of alcohol.
Hawke eagerly smelled the cider. Detecting a slight vinegary smell, but also gathering hints of apple, and possibly some wine. Bailey also detecting the apple smell, but also got a smell best described as blossom smelling. She also got a faint smell of alcohol.
Bailey: 4/5
Hawke: 4/5
Taste:
Wasting little time both had curious sips of the beverage. Bailey initially had a sour taste, filled with apples and again more blossom flavor. Hawke savored his drink, tasting a slightly bitter taste that was filled with a strong apple flavor.
Wasting little time both had curious sips of the beverage. Bailey initially had a sour taste, filled with apples and again more blossom flavor. Hawke savored his drink, tasting a slightly bitter taste that was filled with a strong apple flavor.
Bailey: 4/5
Hawke 4/5
Aftertaste:
Replacing the initial taste of the cider was the aftertaste. Hawke noted the taste turned to that of sweet taste, reminiscent of brandy. This makes sense as the cider was aged in Calvados casks. Bailey also got the sweet flavor, but detected more of a butter scotch taste.
Replacing the initial taste of the cider was the aftertaste. Hawke noted the taste turned to that of sweet taste, reminiscent of brandy. This makes sense as the cider was aged in Calvados casks. Bailey also got the sweet flavor, but detected more of a butter scotch taste.
Bailey: 4/5
Hawke: 5/5
Price:
Both Hawke and Bailey are concerned about the price tag regarding this cider. At ~18-22 dollars a bottle, it is fairly pricey. Similarly, the bottle only fills about 4 glasses before being empty. Though at 6.9% ABV, Bailey feels that it is worth the price.
Both Hawke and Bailey are concerned about the price tag regarding this cider. At ~18-22 dollars a bottle, it is fairly pricey. Similarly, the bottle only fills about 4 glasses before being empty. Though at 6.9% ABV, Bailey feels that it is worth the price.
Bailey: 3/5
Hawke: 2/5
Conclusion: Hawke and Bailey were both delighted by this cider. It is an excellent cider, though the price has some drawbacks. However, the Dupont Reserve is a recommended Cider.
Bailey: 20/25 or a Green Apple
Hawke: 20/25 or a Green Apple
As always thanks for reading and Happy Valentines Day!
As always thanks for reading and Happy Valentines Day!
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