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Naughton Traditional Method Brut Vintage Cider 2021

Naughton Traditional Method Brut Vintage Cider 2021

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Producer Naughton Cider
Country Scotland
Region Fife
ABV 7.6% / 75cl

Tasting Notes

Bramley Apple, Toasted Brioche, Lemon Curd and Orchard Blossom

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More About Naughton Traditional Method Brut Vintage Cider 2021

Aa precise, elegant expression of traditional method cider. It showcases the character of two of Britain’s most celebrated apples, Cox’s Orange Pippin and Bramley, along with a blend of over 50 other culinary varieties, many of them native to Scotland.

Each variety is vinified individually (within reason!) in a mix of stainless steel and seasoned oak barrels  the latter previously home to at least one vintage of Champagne. After fermentation, the cider rests on its lees for 10 months, building texture and complexity before blending.

The result is a crystal-clear, finely structured cider that speaks to the beauty and versatility of the apple.

Meet the Producer, Naughton Cider

Naughton Cider

Style: Cider Maker

Scottish cider still feels slightly unexpected to some people, which is strange given the country grows excellent apples and already has a national obsession with fermentation. Naughton Cider are helping correct that oversight rather beautifully.

Founded by Peter Crawford in Fife, the cidery focuses heavily on traditional method cider made with patience, proper fruit and a level of detail more commonly associated with sparkling wine. Which makes sense because Crawford previously worked extensively in the wine trade, particularly with Champagne.

The ciders themselves lean elegant, structured and quietly complex. Fine bubbles, bright acidity and proper tannin all feature heavily, with orchard fruit, citrus peel and lightly savoury notes appearing throughout the range. Some bottlings feel remarkably close to grower Champagne stylistically, just with apples replacing grapes.

Fife’s cooler climate helps enormously here. Slow ripening preserves freshness naturally, while careful blending and long lees ageing build texture underneath. These aren’t sticky pub ciders or aggressively funky natural cider experiments. More polished, food-friendly and beautifully restrained.

What makes Naughton particularly enjoyable is that the cider still feels joyful despite all the technical care involved. Serious enough for wine people, approachable enough for everyone else. Usually the sweet spot.