Review: Puppetmaster Marionette by Gypsy Circus Cider

Review Date: June 7, 2019

Sweetness: Dry

ABV: 6.20%

Cider Maker’s Description

The Puppet Master series are all aged over 3 months in barrels providing a long rich finish. The Marionette marries together fresh Tennessee Cider and Tennessee Whiskey barrels for a true taste of Tennessee.

The Marionette is a blend of late season apple varieties slowly fermented then aged for over 3 months in Tennessee Whiskey Oak Barrels, Butterscotch nose and a long rich finish.

This winter apple cider is a blend of late season apple varieties slowly fermented then aged in Tennessee Whiskey Oak Barrels for over 3 months. This mature cider has a butterscotch nose with notes of vanilla, caramel and charred American Oak with a rich finish.

Appearance:

• light golden, clear, bright, became hazy and dull as I progressed through the bottle

Carbonation:

• fizzy but not frothy

Aromas:

• bourbon, oak, vanilla

Taste:

• oaky, vanilla, bourbon, hints of cherry

Mouthfeel:

• light astringency, light to moderate acid

Finish:

• quick, oaky

Tasting Notes / General Impression

Reviewer Notes

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Cidery Information

Gypsy Circus Cider
https://gypsycircuscider.com/
Kingsport, TN