We’re delighted to have won four medals at the internationally acclaimed Cider World Awards 2025.

Our Thatchers Katy won Gold with judges commenting it was “perfect”. The premium, single-variety cider is made from 100% British Katy apples and is known for its light, fragrant, softly sparkling character. The cider scored 119 points and was rated 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.

The world class cider, Thatchers Katy, is a fan favourite – accessibly priced and widely available in supermarkets, retailers and bars across the country.

Martin Thatcher, fourth generation cider maker 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.”

Two of Thatchers exclusive Cider Barn range also took home medals, with Thatchers Heritage and Thatchers Oak-aged Redstreak awarded a Gold and Silver (respectively). The specially crafted dual variety blend of Porters Perfection & Vilberie was also awarded a Gold medal.

Thatchers Heritage and Thatchers Oak-aged Redstreak are exclusively available via the farm shop at Thatchers Myrtle Farm in Sandford, Somerset or via the website www.thatcherscider.co.uk/buy-online.