Panda thanks to Danlo: Poured a clear to pale with a white head. Aroma is pears, funky, earthy, floral. Taste is pear, semi-sweet, still earthy and tannins sneak in.

Panda at home, thanks to Ed Danlo, 29/06/24. Pale yellow with a white cap that thins to the edge. Nose is orchard wood, pear skins, light funk, vanilla oak, barnyard, hedgerow, light sherry vibes, faintest of smoke hints. Taste comprises bitter sweet pear, hedgerow, grass, herb, mellow whiskey vibes, light sugar, tannins. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, light drying close. Solid complex perry.

Sample, thanks to Danlo. Has a clear pale complexion. Aroma has a gentle, characterful perry pear sweetness. Flavour profile brings an enticing blend of perry pear, quince and gooseberry with grape jelly and schloer suggestions. Really captivating blend. Nicely done.

750ml bottle from Fine Cider Co. Clear golden colour, short-lived fizzy white foam head and aroma of pear, fruity floral & wood hints. Taste is sweetish and tart, perry pear, tangy fruit, gooseberry, floral, with elderflower hints, some zingy citric acidic notes, and drying woody tannins. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, dry tart & tannic peary finish. Very drinkable.

750 bottle picked up at Aeble, Anstruther. It pours crystal pale almost greenish gold with a fizzy, dissipating white head. The aroma is fresh, sweet - sour, crunchy, bright, gooseberry crumble, quince jelly, pear skin, rhubarb & custard, dry oak, white grape, leafy, whisky fudge and tablet. The taste is crisp, dry, puckering, oak, tannin, spritzy, bright, zingy, sherbet, gooseberry, soor plooms, lime, crunchy tart pear, pear skin, quince jelly, vinous, fortified wine, whisky, leafy, hunt if acidity and a nip of booze. The finish is lingering crunchy pear and drying oak tannin. Medium body and lively spritzy carbonation. Pretty incredible tbh. Exceptional balance and lovely depth. Right up there to be honest.