Lubiere (24605) reviewed The Basque from Shacksbury 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
A lightly hazed golden cider with aroma of tart apples, light Brett and lactic acid notes, Epsom salts, very nice. In mouth, a nice tart apples with light Brett, acidity, chalky character, very nice and smooth. Bottle at Vermont Cheese Fest 2015.
Lubiere (24605) reviewed Classic from Shacksbury 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
A golden cider with oily look, very nice. In aroma, tart apples with light Brett, light lactic notes, pleasant. In mouth, tart apples, with light Brett, light lactic notes, light chalky notes, nice and refreshing. Bottle at Vermont Cheese Fest 2015.
mcberko (47797) reviewed The Basque from Shacksbury 11 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Bottle at CiderWISE, pours a cloudy golden with a small white head. Nose is very juicy and farmhouse funk. Flavour brings out loads of wild yeast, followed by notes of vinegar and medium acidity. Finishes rather muted, but it's well-balanced and cohesive. Good.
Ferris (26026) reviewed The Basque from Shacksbury 11 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Bottle - Funky Apple with a bit of grass. Cloudy gold. Funky farmhouse, light acidity and light grass. Very nice.