Blackthorn, 6% ABV, 10g sugar

Here we have another proper British cider. It is very dry and crisp with a seltzer-y mouthfeel -- by far the most 'mature' tasting cider I've had to date. Not suprisingly, it has half the sugar of Excalibur. The back half of the flavor curve is a bit disappointing, however, as the taste falls off to almost nothing. It lacks a nice strong finish, punctuated by a tart or sweet taste. Instead it fades to something on the order of diet ginger ale. Not bad, just not wonderful. 6 out of 10.