Sea Cider Rumrunner

Sea Cider is a Victoria-based cidery that's been doing this properly for years. Rumrunner is their rum barrel-aged cider, which gives it a warm, boozy depth that separates it from anything light and sessionable. Pick this up if you want something after dinner rather than alongside it, or if you're buying for someone who thinks they don't like cider.

Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse is a small, family-run operation located in Saanichton on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They farm heritage apple varieties and produce a range of naturally fermented ciders that draw a loyal following in the Pacific Northwest.

Rumrunner is one of their more distinctive offerings, a cider that takes its inspiration from the rum-running history of the BC coast.

The cider is aged or blended with rum, which sets it apart from a straightforward dry or off-dry apple cider and gives it a warmer, more complex character than most of what you find at this price point.

The apple base brings brightness and acidity, while the rum component adds depth, a touch of sweetness, and a subtle warmth that carries through to the finish. 99 it represents genuine value for a craft product with a clear point of view.

This is a good option for someone who enjoys cider but wants something with a bit more body and character, or for a rum drinker curious about how that spirit can translate into a fermented apple context. It also works well at the table alongside pork, aged cheddar, or charcuterie.