Crafty Nectar No.7 Cider Review

I was holding off releasing this review because I was really struggling for ways to describe and write about Crafty Nectar’s No.7. I was truly kicking myself. 

Half hour after polishing off the bottle I realised this wasn’t an issue – it was a compliment.
I’ll explain at the end, but first, let’s get into it.

Eyes

I tilt the tall, brown bottle over the glass and a stunningly clear Cider trickles out.

The juggling bubbles echo into my tinnitus ridden ears as the pale, lemon liquid gently rests.

It’s a nice touch that the colour of this Cider matches the yellow of the label. The metallic shine feels like a hint to the sparkling nature of No.7.

Nose 

Mouth

Now for the fun part. I waited three weeks to try this Cider!

I raise the glass to my mouth and take a sip.

Sweet notes greet me first with a very subtle tart background of tiny tannic dryness. 

As aforementioned, I was really struggling to find words other than “it’s very nice”. 

Craft Nectar’s No.7 goes down really easy…like really easy. Easier than your mu…
Apologies, I’m not sure what came over me…other than your Da-

Moving on! As the scent suggested, this is a prime example of a perfectly balanced Cider that’s dangerously delicious at 5.1% ABV.  

The Core

I dont want to look like im kissing ass, but this is exactly what I look for in a refreshing summer Cider.

I wish I could find more words to help sell this Cider, but I’ll explain why I think it’s a good thing that I can’t.

I liken it to a Dyson vacuum – bear with me.

I don’t know anything about the ‘behind the scenes’ or engineering that goes on inside a Dyson hoover, but I can tell you it’s a great one. The best in fact.

Dyson doesn’t need the Average Joe to know how their vacuum cleaner works, it just needs to be the best so consumers tell each other it’s the best. 

I hope this makes sense.

To wrap up, I do like my Ciders a little more on the barnyard side, but as a sparkling, sweet refreshment, No.7, is No.1 in my books.