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  • Thistly Cross Cider - Elderflower cider 4% 20 L Bag In Box

    Thistly Cross Cider – Elderflower – 3.4% – 35 pint bag in box

    £74.00

    Born out of a passion for making cider in the best possible way, combined with belief in the quality of Scottish produce, and asking ‘why not?’, came Thistly Cross Cider; Scotland’s award winning farmhouse ciders. Established as a collaboration between farmer, Ian Rennie, and artist-turned-cidermaker, Peter Stuart, in 2008, Thistly Cross has gained a reputation for making ciders that people rave about.

    Based at the Cider Shed on South Belton Farm, in the heart of the East Lothian countryside, they are involved in every aspect of making their award-winning Scottish farmhouse cider. From pressing the Scottish apples and strawberries, to achieving the smooth, balanced Thistly Cross flavour by fermenting with Champagne yeast then maturing for six months; they’ve invested at every step of the cider-making process, from apple to cider.

    This flavoursome Elderflower Cider packs a serious taste punch blended with fresh elderflowers and left to mature for 6 months to give balance and smoothness.  With a rich caramel colour, it has a fruity nose and is medium dry on the palate.  It is refreshing, distinctive and zesty.

  • Thistly Cross Cider Jaggy Thistle - 7.4% 20 Litre Bag in Box

    Thistly Cross Cider – Jaggy Thistle – 7.4% – 35 pint bag in box

    £75.00

    Born out of a passion for making cider in the best possible way, combined with belief in the quality of Scottish produce, and asking ‘why not?’, came Thistly Cross Cider; Scotland’s award winning farmhouse ciders. Established as a collaboration between farmer, Ian Rennie, and artist-turned-cidermaker, Peter Stuart, in 2008, Thistly Cross has gained a reputation for making ciders that people rave about.

    Based at the Cider Shed on South Belton Farm, in the heart of the East Lothian countryside, they are involved in every aspect of making their award-winning Scottish farmhouse cider. From pressing the Scottish apples and strawberries, to achieving the smooth, balanced Thistly Cross flavour by fermenting with Champagne yeast then maturing for six months; they’ve invested at every step of the cider-making process, from apple to cider.

    Dry, traditional vintage scrumpy, matured in wooden casks.

     

  • Thistly Cross Cider - Original still 6.2% 20 L Bag in Box

    Thistly Cross Cider – Original Still – 6.2% – 35 pint bag in box

    £75.00

    Born out of a passion for making cider in the best possible way, combined with belief in the quality of Scottish produce, and asking ‘why not?’, came Thistly Cross Cider; Scotland’s award winning farmhouse ciders. Established as a collaboration between farmer, Ian Rennie, and artist-turned-cidermaker, Peter Stuart, in 2008, Thistly Cross has gained a reputation for making ciders that people rave about.

    Based at the Cider Shed on South Belton Farm, in the heart of the East Lothian countryside, they are involved in every aspect of making their award-winning Scottish farmhouse cider. From pressing the Scottish apples and strawberries, to achieving the smooth, balanced Thistly Cross flavour by fermenting with Champagne yeast then maturing for six months; they’ve invested at every step of the cider-making process, from apple to cider.

    A still clear golden, smooth, medium dry Scottish cider matured for 6 months to give balance, smoothness and a full fruit flavour.  A refreshing smooth classic farmhouse cider made with a blend of Scottish apples.

  • Thistly Cross Cider - Real Strawberry 4% 20 Litre Bag In Box

    Thistly Cross Cider – Strawberry – 3.4% – 35 pint bag in box

    £82.00

    Born out of a passion for making cider in the best possible way, combined with belief in the quality of Scottish produce, and asking ‘why not?’, came Thistly Cross Cider; Scotland’s award winning farmhouse ciders. Established as a collaboration between farmer, Ian Rennie, and artist-turned-cidermaker, Peter Stuart, in 2008, Thistly Cross has gained a reputation for making ciders that people rave about.

    Based at the Cider Shed on South Belton Farm, in the heart of the East Lothian countryside, they are involved in every aspect of making their award-winning Scottish farmhouse cider. From pressing the Scottish apples and strawberries, to achieving the smooth, balanced Thistly Cross flavour by fermenting with Champagne yeast then maturing for six months; they’ve invested at every step of the cider-making process, from apple to cider.

    This cider is matured for 6 months with masses of pressed Scottish strawberries to make a full bodied, fruit-driven, quenching drink.  Rich in colour, the mouth is full of fruit with a clean refreshing finish.

     

  • Thistly Cross Cider - Traditional - 4.4%

    Thistly Cross Cider – Traditional – 4.4%

    £70.00

    Born out of a passion for making cider in the best possible way, combined with belief in the quality of Scottish produce, and asking ‘why not?’, came Thistly Cross Cider; Scotland’s award winning farmhouse ciders. Established as a collaboration between farmer, Ian Rennie, and artist-turned-cidermaker, Peter Stuart, in 2008, Thistly Cross has gained a reputation for making ciders that people rave about.

    Based at the Cider Shed on South Belton Farm, in the heart of the East Lothian countryside, they are involved in every aspect of making their award-winning Scottish farmhouse cider. From pressing the Scottish apples and strawberries, to achieving the smooth, balanced Thistly Cross flavour by fermenting with Champagne yeast then maturing for six months; they’ve invested at every step of the cider-making process, from apple to cider.

    A perfect medium session cider, the Traditional Cider has the same smooth flavour as the Original but with a lower ABV and matured for 6 months to give balance, smoothness and ultimate fruitiness.  This cider has a fruity and aromatic nose and a golden look in the glass complemented by a good full body, a refreshing sparkling mouthfeel and a clean apple finish.

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  • Thistly Cross Cider - Whisky Cask 6.9% 20 Litre Bag in Box

    Thistly Cross Cider – Whisky Cask – 6.7% – 35 pint bag in box

    £75.00

    Born out of a passion for making cider in the best possible way, combined with belief in the quality of Scottish produce, and asking ‘why not?’, came Thistly Cross Cider; Scotland’s award winning farmhouse ciders. Established as a collaboration between farmer, Ian Rennie, and artist-turned-cidermaker, Peter Stuart, in 2008, Thistly Cross has gained a reputation for making ciders that people rave about.

    Based at the Cider Shed on South Belton Farm, in the heart of the East Lothian countryside, they are involved in every aspect of making their award-winning Scottish farmhouse cider. From pressing the Scottish apples and strawberries, to achieving the smooth, balanced Thistly Cross flavour by fermenting with Champagne yeast then maturing for six months; they’ve invested at every step of the cider-making process, from apple to cider.

    Matured for 6 months in ex-Glen Moray (previously Glenglassaugh Distillery) whisky casks this is a dry and subtle cider.  Infused with the mellow, vanilla oak of the cask, this is a refreshing, complex drink to be savoured.

     

  • Thistly Cross Cider - Whisky Cask 6.7% Case of 8 x 500 ml

    Thistly Cross Cider – Whisky Cask 6.7% Case of 8 x 500 ml

    £28.00

    Born out of a passion for making cider in the best possible way, combined with belief in the quality of Scottish produce, and asking ‘why not?’, came Thistly Cross Cider; Scotland’s award winning farmhouse ciders. Established as a collaboration between farmer, Ian Rennie, and artist-turned-cidermaker, Peter Stuart, in 2008, Thistly Cross has gained a reputation for making ciders that people rave about.

    Based at the Cider Shed on South Belton Farm, in the heart of the East Lothian countryside, they are involved in every aspect of making their award-winning Scottish farmhouse cider. From pressing the Scottish apples and strawberries, to achieving the smooth, balanced Thistly Cross flavour by fermenting with Champagne yeast then maturing for six months; they’ve invested at every step of the cider-making process, from apple to cider.

    Matured for 6 months in ex-Glen Moray (previously Glenglassaugh Distillery) whisky casks this is a dry and subtle cider.  Infused with the mellow, vanilla oak of the cask, this is a refreshing, complex drink to be savoured.