Devon’s Sandford Orchards has won gold at the International Cider Awards for its Sandford Reserve, part of its recently launched vintage collection.
This is the second highly prestigious international award bestowed on Sandford Reserve since it was released earlier this year.
Barny Butterfield, chief cidermaker at Sandford Orchards, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive a gold from the International Cider Awards. Sandford Reserve won the only gold in the medium tannic cider class, and this follows hot on the heels of its win at the World Cider Awards.
“This is truly a great achievement which confirms what we already suspected, that Sandford Reserve is one of the best ciders around. We are so proud that this cider, made in Devon from apples from our orchards, has taken on and beaten the leading ciders from across the globe.”
He added: “This is a peer reviewed award, judged entirely by professional cider makers who have tested some fantastic ciders from across the globe.
“Amongst this showcase of impeccable products, in the category that represents around 90% of the British Cider Market, Sandford Orchards has marched off with the gold medal. This is the most amazing accolade. We are completely overwhelmed to have received this award. ”
Sandford Reserve (7.4% ABV), a finest cask-aged cider, is the ‘exhibition’ cider of the recently launched vintage range. Using the pick of the 2019 crop and matured in larger wine casks, Sandford Reserve drinks like a smooth, oaky, chardonnay, with flavours of honey, Madeira and dried fruits.
