Like taking apart one of those little Russian babushka dolls, Westcott Bay is a small inlet of water, which is located on San Juan Island, which is located in a larger cluster of islands called The San Juan Islands, which is located roughly where the Strait of Georgia and the Puget Sound meet, which is basically the watery division between British Columbia and Washington state. It is here, nestled snuggly seemingly in the middle of nowhere and apparently everywhere simultaneously that Westcott Bay Cider work their magic using orchards dating back to the 1870s to create traditional cider in three simple flavors: Very Dry, Dry and Medium Sweet.
Westcott Bay’s Traditional Medium Sweet Cider starts off about as simple as the cidery’s product listing, but opens up with subtle nuances that really give it character. After pouring it into a glass, the color is a dark golden honey with minimal effervescence and a nose primarily of red apple peel with notes of caramel, oats and straw. The palate starts off mild, but cuts in with a sharp and slightly tart apple taste that’s less red than the cider’s nose might suggest, and mellows into a sweeter flavor with hints of honeydew, raspberry and a lingering citrus. Overall, it’s a very earthy cider that would go great with a variety of meals, or served at your next social gathering.
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