Aspall Premier Cru nominated world’s best cider

Written by Claire Weekes

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Super-premium Suffolk cyder maker Aspall has won first prize at the first ever World Cider Awards 2008 with its Aspall Premier Cru bottled cider, which was also awarded World's Best Dry Cider.

Aspall Organic Suffolk Cyder came highly commended in the World's Best Speciality Cider category, and Aspall Draught Suffolk Cyder (bottled format) was highly commended in the World's Best Medium Cider sector.

Adrian Tierney Jones, chairman of the judges, said: "The overall winner by a clear mile was Aspall's Premier Cru, an elegant and well-bred dry cider. This doesn't come from a traditional cider area, but it does come from cidermakers who have plied their trade for centuries; traditionally the ciders in their area made use of dessert apples as well as more traditional ones."

Barry Chevallier Guild, Aspall partner, added: "Since Aspall Suffolk Cyder was relaunched in 2000 it has won numerous awards for quality, however winning the World's Best Cider in the first year of the Awards is the ultimate accolade. Our cyders are made from only 100% fresh-pressed English apple juice and contain no concentrates, additives or water, which gives them their exquisite taste profile."

The World Cider Awards were launched this year by Beers of the World magazine.