Kings Mill – Russet Heritage

Cider Profile:

Name: Kings Mill – Russet Heritage
Sampled April 2021

Brand:  Kings Mill Cider Type: Apple – Single Varietal Location of Brewing: Stirling, ON ABV: 8.8% Website Link: kingsmillcider.company.site Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Kings Mill retail + online Flavour: Apple Colour:  Transparent pale yellow Carbonation: Large streaming bubble

Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell: Strong aroma. Thick, juicy golden russet. Some fermentation notes.
Initial Taste: Minimal bite from carbonation. Quickly juicy from bright golden russet apples. Heavy tannins and acidity add layers. Some earthy hints.
After Taste: Golden russet notes remain the same. Acidity weakens with some more fermentation notes appearing. Dry but bright finish.
On ice: Reduced carbonation, acidity and tannins. Slightly sweeter.

Additional Notes:   Kings Mill Russet Heritage is a wonderfully forceful offering that can satisfy everyone from longtime cider connoisseurs to new cider fans. Very juicy, it is tannic and acidic, delighting the taste buds with a lot to dissect, and yet somehow still very smooth to drink. The apple notes are bright and clear. A dry cider with a lot of heritage fruit grit. 

Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 2.5
Sour – 3
Crisp – 4
Dry – 4
Fruity – 4.5

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More Sweet – Two Blokes – Golden Mile
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More Crisp – Hoity Toity – 283 Cider

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