Cider survey, take 1

So, what do you do when someone gives you a presentation box set consisting of twelve different varieties of cider? Answer, well... drink them, obviously.

In the interests of science and increased public awareness, and to prevent me from drinking them all in the same evening, I thought I would consume bottle by bottle, posting my expert insight on this site. A suitable scoring system is obviously required to rate each variety.

So, first up, Westons Oak Conditioned Extra Dry. According to the bottle "This cider is crafted from the juice of many varieties of traditional cider apples. It has been allowed to mature and condition in old oak vats for up to six months, where it develops its premium full, rich and fruity character."

Tasted good to me. Scores and scoring system as follows:

Name: Westons Extra Dry, (6.0%)
Label: 3/5
Looks: 4/5
Flavour: 3/5
Texture: 3/5
Total: 13/20

Looked good in the glass but let down by an un-imaginative name and label and taste that was good, but not outstanding in either its' flavour or texture.

Still, a solid 13 out of 20 to get things going. More soon.

And remember kids, respect alcohol, respect yourself.