Perry’s Cider crowned Best of Alcoholic Drinks at Taste of the West awards

Somerset cider firm Perry’s Cider scooped a top prize at the prestigious Taste of the West awards held at the Eden Project in Cornwall last week.

Perry’s, based in Dowlish Wake, near Ilminster in Somerset, won the Best of Alcoholic Drinks Category, sponsored by West Country accountants Old Mill at the annual ceremony.

Perry’s has been making and selling cider for four generations, and received the prize for their bottled Dabinet single variety cider, with both the taste and the packaging winning high accolades.

Alan Stone, Associate Director at accountants and financial planners Old Mill said: “As cider is so much ‘the’ taste of the West Country it is great to see it been recognised.

“Perry’s are one of those manufacturers who have taken up the challenge of improving the rather rustic image of cider so that it can stand proud on any selection of West Country produce.

“At Old Mill we look after many local food and drink producers, and are very pleased to be associated with these awards.”

John and Liz Perry, who received the award on behalf of their family’s firm, said they were delighted to have won but were saddened that their son and cider maker George could not make the awards. He had been involved in a road accident the night before; fortunately he was unharmed.

George, who now runs the firm, said: “This award finishes off a really great year for our ciders. All in all we collected over 12 national awards so the future looks very good for our ciders and the company as a whole.”

For more information please contact Alan Stone on 01749 335007.