Widdershins
Artisan Series | Batch 1.23
Our version of French Pommeau, this wondrous apéritif begins with Manchurian crabapple juice blended with apple brandy (from 2-Loons Distillery) to arrest fermentation and retain sweetness. 24-month barrel-aging softens and harmonizes notes of cinnamon, black cherry and vanilla. A must-try!
General Release | Core Club 2023 Q2 Selection
Wakota
Reserve Series | Batch 7.23
Here's our first real trial of "Wakota", an new red-fleshed apple bred specifically for cider (and for us) by master grower Bill Howell in Prosser WA. Lovely apple, cherry and wild rose aromatics lead creamy pinapple, banana and strawberry/cranberry flavor notes. Think Sangria – but from one remarkable apple!
Core Club 2023 Prime Selection
Marin Onfroy
Reserve Series | Batch 6.23
This rare (for us) apple is thought to have originated in northern Spain – but brought to Brittany during the Crusades (late 1400s). This nano-batch cider may be our best yet, bursting with juicy peach, strawberry and white grape flavors and aromas. Naturally keeved and bottled still - enjoy this one today!
Core Club 2023 Prime Selection
Frequin Rouge
Reserve Series | Batch 5.23
Despite being somewhat difficult to grow, Frequin Rouge is often used in French cidré and Calvados. This nano-batch offering expresses strong floral aromatics, with quince, pear, dried apricot, plum, honey and wheatgrass notes. Bottled still to showcase this apple's complexity - salut!
Core Club 2023 Prime Selection
Golden Russet
American Singles | Batch 1.23
Golden Russets may resemble potatoes (due to their bronze-hued, russeted skins), but they’re one of America’s best cider apples. This richly-flavored offering expresses tropical jackfruit, ripe pear, butterscotch and nutmeg notes. Crazy-high ABV courtesy lots of Yakima Valley sunshine!
General Release
Splintercat
Reserve series | Batch 1.23
Our latest cyser – a cider/mead hybrid – expresses a dual nature, balancing honey notes with a tart crabapple finish. This example presents floral aromatics with assertive tropical pineapple, meyer lemon and wildflower honey notes.
Core Club 2023 Q1 Selection
Harrison
Reserve series | Batch 8.22
Once thought "lost" but rediscovered in 1989, Harrison apples were considered among America's finest cider varietals. Happily, they seem to love the PNW – and so we're working to include them more often. This example presents a balance of flavor cues, including cling peach, lychee and apricot.
Core Club 2023 Q1 Selection