Rull Orchard has won Sandford Orchards’ 2025 Breakthrough Cider Maker Award with its Autumn Unwrapped Perry (5.5% ABV).
The award celebrates rising cider makers producing exceptional whole-juice drinks using sustainable and traditional methods. Rull’s perry was praised for its technical brilliance, flavour, and style by an expert judging panel.
Claire Daniels from Rull Orchard comments: “We’re over the moon to receive this award! It’s wonderful to have our natural, full juice perry recognised by a panel of such acclaimed judges, and very exciting to be part of a growing appreciation for sustainably produced drinks that reflect our passion for nature and biodiversity. We’re very much looking forward to collaborating with Barny and our future journey in creating and promoting cider and perry.”
Barny Butterfield, MD of Sandford Orchards and founder of the awards, explains:” Rull Orchard is a worthy winner of these awards. Their Autumn Unwrapped Perry is technically sensational. Every judge on the day wished they could make a perry of this quality. If you are looking for flavour, character and style, you simply will not believe what Rull has landed here.”
Silver awards went to Canterbury Cider’s Celebration Cider (6%) and Tippetts Cider’s Crow Cider (4.8%). Judges included cider experts Gabe Cook, Tom Oliver and Mary Topp, who praised the high standard of entries.
Rull Orchard wins a prize package, including listings, vouchers, and a special collaboration cider with Sandford Orchards.
A special Breakthrough Taster Case with all winners is now available at sandfordorchards.co.uk for £35.
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