Thatchers Cider has won four medals at the internationally recognised Cider World Awards 2025 in Frankfurt.
To the delight of the family-owned Somerset cider experts, Thatchers Katy won a Gold Medal, with a score of 119 points, rating it as one of the best in the world, with judges commending it for being a ‘fresh, aromatic, easy drinking cider’ and ‘technically perfect.’
The Cider World Awards are modelled on the highest standard of international wine competitions, using a point-based system, rewarding technical accuracy as well as exceptional taste.
All the entries underwent extensive laboratory analysis, conducted by the renowned teaching and research institution, Geisenheim University of Applied Sciences in Germany, as well as blind tasting by a panel of international experts.
Fourth generation cider maker Martin Thatcher said: “An award like this is the pride of cider makers around the world, and we are thrilled to have brought home not just one, but four medals this year.
“It’s fantastic to see the culmination of four generations of expertise be recognised on a global stage.
“These awards look for technical excellence and authentic flavours that are true to the varietal character of the apples. This year was one of the toughest fought competitions with some astoundingly good entries from across the world, which makes these medals even more meaningful to us as a family.”
Paul Ross, one of the team of expert cider makers at Thatchers Cider added: “Thatchers Katy is a wonderfully delicate cider that requires gentle and precise handling to protect the intricate flavours that are so unique to the Katy apple.
“It’s unprecedented to make a single variety cider of this quality and at scale, which means it’s always a fun challenge as a cider maker to ensure perfection in every drop.”
Two of Thatchers’ Cider Barn range also took home medals, with Thatchers Heritage and Thatchers Oak-aged Redstreak awarded a Gold and Silver (respectively).
A specially crafted dual variety blend of Porters Perfection & Vilberie was also awarded a Gold medal.
