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Rull Orchard, Northdown Road, between Lee Cross And Chilton, Bickleigh, EX5 5LN, England
Description
Rull Orchard is the brain child of Mike and his handy helper Claire. The process of starting a cidery has evolved into a project of permaculture to encourage the natural biodiversity of the site and to grow ourselves as many of the ingredients for our products as we can.Mike worked in demolition for 20 years but one autumnal morning helping a friend collect apples in a small local orchard he had a reawakening. He no longer wanted to destroy but to create, Claire has applied her technical skills and eye for detail and together they make a brilliant team.
At Rull Orchard we are committed to blending only the best ingredients to make our products special. We keep it simple and sustainable using locally grown apples so every drop is infused with a little idyllic Devonshire countryside. We love our products and hope you do too!
At Rull Orchard we are committed to blending only the best ingredients to make our products special. We keep it simple and sustainable using locally grown apples so every drop is infused with a little idyllic Devonshire countryside. We love our products and hope you do too!
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
3/9/2025. Bottle shared by Colin, cheers. Nice aroma. Apple, toffee, vanilla, touch funky, woody, a little cider vinegar. Medium sweetness, light tartness. Drying finish. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Sep 2025
at 18:06
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tried
on 03 Sep 2025
at 18:04
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Panda courtesy of Theydon_Bois, cheers Colin! Golden colour, bubbly white head that dissipates to a thin rim and aroma of apple, funk, earthy. Taste is tangy, tart, appley, some core, skin & funky hints, with acidity and tannins. Medium bodied, light carbonation, drying acidic & tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
on 29 Aug 2025
at 19:53
7.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
Panda courtesy of Theydon_Bois, cheers Colin! Golden colour, white foam head and aroma of apple, caramel, funk. Taste is sweet, appley, fruity, caramel, funky hint, with some mellow acidity & tannin. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, medium sweetish drying fruity acidic & tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
on 28 Aug 2025
at 20:02
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at home, from Cat In A Glass online, 26/07/2025.
Clear golden copper with an off white cap that thins to a swirl and retains well as it goes for a cider.
Nose is crisp apple, straw, hedgerow, tannins, light funk.
Taste comprises sharp apple, cobwebs, tannins, funk, orchard wood, hay bale.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close with a modest acidic splay.
Solid drop.
Clear golden copper with an off white cap that thins to a swirl and retains well as it goes for a cider.
Nose is crisp apple, straw, hedgerow, tannins, light funk.
Taste comprises sharp apple, cobwebs, tannins, funk, orchard wood, hay bale.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close with a modest acidic splay.
Solid drop.
Tried
on 26 Jul 2025
at 16:33
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle at home, from Cat In A Glass online, 26/07/2025.
Almost clear orange golden topped with a white cap that soon thins to a swirl.
Nose is crisp apple, tannins, funk, orchard wood.
Taste comprises bitter sweet apple, caramel, hay bale, barnyard nip, apple skins, vinous, light acidic tinge.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, light drying close.
Solid cider.
Almost clear orange golden topped with a white cap that soon thins to a swirl.
Nose is crisp apple, tannins, funk, orchard wood.
Taste comprises bitter sweet apple, caramel, hay bale, barnyard nip, apple skins, vinous, light acidic tinge.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, light drying close.
Solid cider.
Tried
on 26 Jul 2025
at 16:28
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Tried
on 31 May 2025
at 18:26
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 7
31/5/2025. Bottle shared by danlo, cheers Ed! Pours clear deep golden orange with a short lasting bubbly white head. Aroma is woody, mucky, leather, vanilla, tannic, citric, green apple. Dry woody taste, subtle sweetness. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 May 2025
at 18:18
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
750ml bottle from Cat in the Glass. Orange golden colour, no head and aroma of apple, spice, meadow, funk, earth. Taste is tangy, fruity, appley, woody, barrel notes, vanilla, pulpy, and slight funky, with drying tannins. Medium bodied, low carbonation, very dry tannic finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
from The Cat in the Glass
on 18 May 2025
at 19:46
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Sample courtesy of Grumbo. Cheers! Aroma is very funky with hints of pear. Very carbonated and drying. Not really a fan.
Tried
on 12 Jan 2025
at 11:05