Product Info

Our first ever Scottish Borders cider(kin) comes from Medwyn Cellars based in West Linton. We'll let cider maker Ravi do the talking on this one.

"Driven by my passion for low ABV drinks, I wanted to create something festive, experimental, and drinkable. The journey began with a ciderkin - a lesser-known technique of rehydrating apple scrattings from my 2022 cider. After natural fermentation, the ciderkin rested on the lees for a year.
In 2023, I acquired an IBC's worth of Bacchus skins from Hamstreet Vineyard, a biodynamic winery based in Kent. I added my 2022 cider to the skins, letting it macerate for a month before transferring it to a tank to continue aging. Following the first maceration, I placed the ciderkin on the grape skins for two months. The resulting drink was intriguing but lacked brightness, so I introduced a small amount of local elderflower to enliven the flavor profile and add subtle floral notes.
I bottled the ciderkin in June, conditioning it with fresh harvest juice. This elaborate process culminated in a drink I've named BOWERKIN."

Tasting Notes: Light apple and grapey florality with a touch of funk.