THE best ciders and spirits in Berkshire have been revealed as Great Taste Awards crowns its 2023 winners.

Claiming to be the "world's largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme", Great Taste awards are decided by a panel of more than 500 people who test produce from across the country.

The awards, which have been running since 1993, are given out for various categories including tea, coffee, biscuits, desserts and snacks.

Produce is rated on a star system - three being the highest at 'Exquisite', two is 'Outstanding' and one is 'Simply Delicious'.

We have rounded up all the winners for Berkshire in the alcoholic beverage categories.

Cider:

  • Tutts Clump Cider, based in Bradfield, West Berkshire, won two awards. Tutts Clump Cider was awarded two stars for its Royal Berkshire cider and one star for its Berkshire Diamond cider.

Writing on social media, Tutts Clump Cider, told loyal customers of their success: "We are so pleased to have won two more Great Taste Awards, by being awarded a 1 Star for our Berkshire Diamond and 2 Stars for our Royal Berkshire".

Spirits:

Gin 

  • Copas Traditional Turkeys, based in Cookham, was awarded one star for its Copas Small Batch Rosemary Gin.

Commenting on the win, Copas Turkeys said: "We are delighted to receive this recognition after having won Great Taste Awards for three consecutive years!"

Rum

  • Uche Rum Ltd, based in Old Windsor, was given one star for its Coconut Rum.

Liqueurs & other spirits including Brandy

  • Tenuta Marmorelle Ltd, based in Thatcham, was awarded one star for its Amaretto Liqueur.

Unfortunately, there were no Berkshire winners in the beer categories.