{"product_id":"somerset-royal-3yr-old-cider-brandy-the-somerset-cider-brandy-company-england-70cl-bottle","title":"Somerset Royal 3yr Old Cider Brandy, The Somerset Cider Brandy Company, England - 70cl bottle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully approachable English apple brandy from The Somerset Cider Brandy Company, produced at Burrow Hill in the heart of Somerset. Distilled from traditional West Country cider apples and matured for three years in oak casks, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomerset Royal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines vibrant orchard fruit with gentle warmth and mellow woody complexity. Fresh, fragrant and elegantly rounded, it is an inviting introduction to the distinctive character of Somerset Cider Brandy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright golden amber in colour, the nose is fresh and expressive with aromas of ripe apple, baked pear and apple blossom complemented by hints of vanilla, honey and gentle oak spice. The palate is smooth and warming, with flavours of crisp orchard fruit, caramelised apple and subtle toffee supported by a delicate oak influence. Notes of cinnamon, toasted wood and a touch of citrus peel add complexity, leading to a clean, mellow and pleasantly warming finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrandy making:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from traditional Somerset cider apple varieties grown in the orchards surrounding Burrow Hill. The apples are pressed and fermented into cider before being distilled in copper pot stills to concentrate their natural fruit character and aromatic complexity. The spirit is then matured for three years in oak casks, allowing the youthful apple freshness to develop greater depth, softness and subtle vanilla and spice notes while retaining its distinctive orchard fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent match for mature Somerset Cheddar, apple tart, fruitcake and toasted walnuts. It also pairs beautifully with pork terrine, pâté, caramel-based desserts and dark chocolate. Particularly enjoyable served neat as an after-dinner digestif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57516422955386,"sku":"12503","price":43.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/7804\/1155\/files\/Web-bottle-shots-2026-10-29T154506-945.jpg?v=1793720894","url":"https:\/\/baythornewines.co.uk\/products\/somerset-royal-3yr-old-cider-brandy-the-somerset-cider-brandy-company-england-70cl-bottle","provider":"Baythorne Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}