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CAPITAL CIDER CO. TOKYO ROSE

Winner of the modern cider category. Made from the Akane apple, this dry cider has aromas of rose, jasmine, lychee and a hint of strawberry. Lush and refreshing; 440ml $8.

PAYNTER’S CIDER THE PILGRIM

Taking out the top spot in the traditional cider category, The Pilgrim has aromas of baked apple, oak and vanilla, and a flavour reminiscent of nutty amontillado sherry with tannins lingering on the finish; 500ml $7.99.

BOHEMIAN CIDER TAMARILLO AMARILLO

This pink-hued winner of the fruit cider category has rich, savoury characters of tamarillo married beautifully with tropical citrus notes of hops; 330ml $5.50.