About Specialty Cider

About Specialty Cider
Specialty ciders include all ciders that do not fit neatly into other categories. These ciders may be barrel-aged, dry-hopped, spiced, made with single or heirloom apple varietals, fermented with an exotic or wild yeast strain, or any combination of these techniques. Ciders in this category have a diverse set of flavors, aromas and alcohol content. Most specialty ciders have seasonal or limited availability, but are becoming more readily available year-round as the category grows in popularity.

Top Picks for Specialty Cider

Brick River Cider Co.  Homestead Peach Specialty Cider
91 points
$9
Best Buy
A delicious, natural-tasting peach flavored Cider with a grown-up vibe.
Awards: 2022 Best Specialty Cider
91 points $9 Best Buy
No Boats On Sunday  Ontario Hopped Cider
89 points
$3
Best Buy
An enjoyable classic cider with enough tannin for complexity but enough sugar for an easy drinking experience.
89 points $3 Best Buy
Vermont Cider Co.  Woodchuck Hard Sangria Cider
88 points
Best Buy
A tangy, festive cider with fragrant spice character married with sweet berries.
88 points Best Buy
Vermont Cider Co.  Woodchuck Hard Mimosa Cider
88 points
Best Buy
A fruity, funky, citrusy cider that strays from the ordinary.
88 points Best Buy
Two K Farms  2018 Barrel Aged Specialty Cider
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A barrel-aged cider for Chardonnay lovers; toasty, autumnal and balanced.
88 points $14 Best Buy
State of Brewing  Pumpkin Pie Cider
87 points
$7.99
Best Buy
Tastes like autumn in a glass.
87 points $7.99 Best Buy
No Boats On Sunday  NS Cider
87 points
$3
Best Buy
A pleasant drinking companion waiting for pork chops smothered with apples.
87 points $3 Best Buy
No Boats On Sunday  BC Original Cider
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A lovely and enjoyably easy drinking cider that is ideal for a long drinking session.
87 points $10 Best Buy
Vermont Cider Co.  Woodchuck Hard Pumpkin Cider
87 points
Best Buy
A pleasantly spicy and creamy cider that warms the soul.
87 points Best Buy
Kystin  Cuvée XVII Apple-Chestnut Cider
87 points
$24
A curious assemblage of earthy, fruity, and woody tones make this a good choice for adventurous sessions and pairings.