Background:
On the bottle it says, “We think it’s pretty good.”
And before I get into the review, let me say, I agree. This one of the best ciders I tried in Australia. (Along with the already reviewed Cheeky Rascal)
(And it is from New Zealand.)
Name: Old Mout Cider (Mout rhymes with fruit)
Kind: Scrumpy
Size: 330mL glass bottle (though on the company website it shows other sizes)
From: Nelson, New Zealand
Company Info: (Full description)
“Old Mout Scrumpy is our take on the traditional Scrumpy recipe, with a gutsy apple flavour to seriously satisfy a solid thirst.”
Orgle’s thoughts:
“It’s interesting.”
My thoughts:
It’s definitely a scrumpy. It’s strong with quite a kick. The alcohol edge is expected for a scrumpy but it might be a bit much for a casual cider drinker.
The apple doesn’t get lost but it isn’t what lingers. The alcohol is what sticks around. There is a still the tang and apple of a good cider. It’s just too bad some of that doesn’t come back around the end. It really starts out incredibly well.
The more I drank it, the more I like it. Not just because I’m drunk.
Afterthoughts:
I would also end up trying their Feijoa and Apple Cider. (Review to come.)
And I am kicking myself for not trying the other flavours: Passionfruit & Apple, Boysencider, Cranberry and Apple, Pear Scrumpy, and Classic Apple.
Where to buy:
Sigh. Please find a North American distributor!
The West Cider 