Barny is not the sort of person who likes to grab the limelight but we are very proud that he has just been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Cider Industry and we though... Read More
Autumn 2026 will mark our 25th harvest at Sandford Orchards! Much has changed since Barny started making cider in a shed more than a quarter of a century ago and we thought you would like to hear his ... Read More
Although novel incarnations of cider appear on the supermarket shelves all the time, this fabulous apple nectar is far from new, with its presence stretching back for centuries. It is not all document... Read More
When it comes to the main ingredient in our cider, we are, of course, very particular. We thought we would share our thoughts on choosing the very best apples. Comparing Apples with Apples Not all a... Read More
Devon’s Answer to Bonfire Night Crazy and dangerous are two words you might use to describe the Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary. We’re more inclined to say ‘unique’ and ‘historic’ and hereâ... Read More
This summer we will, once again, be the official cider of the The Sidmouth Folk Festival. It is an event that we look forward to participating in every year and is something, as a company, we feel rea... Read More
In 2023, a group of cidermakers got together to launch the first ever British Cider Week, a celebration that we wholeheartedly endorse. We’ve taken part each year and 2025 is no exception. We though... Read More
If you happen to be in the Westcountry in early January, you might be surprised to hear singing, loud banging and even gun shots emanating from the local orchard. Don’t worry. It’s unlikely to be ... Read More
We’d like to introduce you to Barny Butterfield, Sandford Orchards’ founder and chief cider maker. He’s somewhat of a cider superhero in our eyes (although he’d shrug off any such suggestion).... Read More
There are plenty of people who would say that they are not ‘cider drinkers’. Many people in this camp are probably basing their decision on a previous experience with the mass produced apple drink... Read More
Find out what has been happening at Sandford Orchards this spring. From the launch of our new film to finding lost apple varieties, springtime in the orchards and a new fruity cider on the horizon. It... Read More
What is the West Country Cider Style? If you are reading this, you must have at least a passing interest in cider. I suspect, in that case, that you realise that cider, just like wine, takes many dif... Read More
Watch our new film... Get a glimpse behind the scenes and discover the people, places and processes involved in making our cider so special. Discover why that makes a difference and why we are Cider ... Read More
A couple of years ago we threw open the gates of some of our oldest orchards to a team of scientists from Bristol University. They were setting out on a project to use DNA fingerprinting to start mapp... Read More
At last, summer is looming on the horizon and we can start to plan our holiday months and think about dusting off our sunny outfits. On certain days in summer in the UK, it can make you question the n... Read More
Non-cider drinkers may be forgiven for assuming that cider is a drink with little variety or nuance, however as we at Sandford and our cider-literate customers know, that couldn’t be further from th... Read More
Have you ever cracked open a bottle of Sandford Orchards cider and wondered about the history of this wonderful drink? You’re not alone – we are often asked about the origins of cider. Who made it... Read More
We are very excited to bring you a brand new collection of ciders. This is our Vintage Collection. To use the term ‘vintage’ as with wine, a cider must declare the year of harvest – every year h... Read More