I recently attended a really interesting Tasting Panel, hosted by the great magazine that is devoted purely to food and drink from Devon, Taste Buds. We tried all sorts of Devon produce (ice creams, chutneys and ciders) but for me the stand-out product was the Ashridge Devon Blush Cider.
It contains a dash of blackberry liqueur - it's presented as a Champagne bottle and is such a summery drink. The perfect balance of fruitiness and apple and blackberry flavours without being cloying. I have previously tried Polgoon, a sparkling rose Cornish cider, another premium product, but I definitely preferred the Devon Blush Cider.
Priced at £30.24 for a double box including delivery - so it's not exactly a cheap alternative to a pint of Strongbow. But for posh summer drinking (weddings?) it's a beautiful tipple.
