Loch Mór – Kingston Black

Cider Profile:

Name: Loch Mór  – Danforth Rd. Series: Kingston Black
Sampled October 2022

Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell: Strong Tannic, Bright and Juicy apples. Hints of caramel.
Initial Taste: Light bite from carbonation.  Semi tannic and creamy apples that have some bright elements but also a sharp acidity. Some light floral elements.
After Taste: Become more cellard in the aftertaste. Danker with less apple and other elements present. Long lingering.
On ice: Reduced overall, dramatically less dry and gripping.

Additional Notes:  This edition in the Danforth Road series by Loch Mór Cider this time features the single varietal Kingston Black (A traditional UK cider apple).  Slightly floral with some balanced tannins, it’s dry, bright with a bit of acidity that makes it quite gripping. A long lingering aftertaste that is more dank in a finish, it has a bit of a caramel finish.  Easy to drink but high in alcohol at almost 8%. For being a very traditional tannic cider, its one of the easier, more sessionable ones to drink without compromising on quality or style  On ice takes away much of the characteristics. 

Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 2
Sour – 3.5
Crisp – 4
Dry – 4
Fruity – 4

Next recommendations:
More Sweet – Two Blokes – Hex Press
More Sour – County Cider – Legacy Series Sidra
More Dry – Spirit Tree – Kings Gold (2021)
More Crisp – Clafeld – Fuji Cider

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