Eden Specialty Ciders Golden Russet Cider, Vermont

Eden Golden Russet Cider from Vermont, USA is a pure, still expression of one of America’s most celebrated traditional apple varieties. Crafted with meticulous care and reverence for heirloom fruit, this dry cider is made entirely from Golden Russet apples grown in Eden’s own holistic orchards and sourced from trusted partners at Cobble Knoll and Ricker Hill. The result is a vintage-specific cider that drinks with the complexity and character of a fine white wine, delivering a rare depth and a brilliant showcase of Vermont terroir.

Product Details:

• Type: Dry Still Cider
• Variety: 100% Golden Russet
• Vintage: 2021 (Harvested), Released 2022
• Alcohol: 8.9% ABV
• Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
• Acidity: Not specified
• Fermentation: Native yeast, rough filtered
• Drink Through: Best enjoyed through 2026

Sensory Description:

Golden Russet Cider opens with heady notes of mango and lemon zest, mingling with richer aromas of butterscotch and a medley of hard herbs. On the palate, it is structured and layered, offering tropical vibrancy balanced by an herbaceous undercurrent and clean, stony minerality. The still, dry nature of the cider allows its nuanced expression to shine—showing both the aromatic allure and the weighty elegance of its single varietal origins.

Distiller's  Background:

Eden Specialty Ciders was founded with a mission to celebrate and protect Vermont’s working landscape by producing world-class cider from local, cider-specific apples. Their holistic approach involves both estate cultivation and strong partnerships with regional growers. Eden's small-scale ciders highlight rare heirloom fruit through native fermentation, aging, and minimal intervention, embodying a philosophy of terroir and thoughtful innovation.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 10–12°C (50–54°F), similar to a full-bodied white wine. This cider pairs beautifully with harvest-season fare such as roast pork, roasted squash, herb-laced poultry, aged cheddar, or creamy root vegetable soups. It also shines on its own as a contemplative sipper.

Eden Golden Russet Cider is a rare and thoughtful expression of a classic American variety, made with precision and heart. With its rich flavor profile and serious structure, it’s a bottle that rewards both food pairing and standalone appreciation.