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1 Eric Bordelet
Perlant Jus de Pommes à Sydre
86/100
Tasted
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2 Original Sin Cider
Widow Family Mix Pack (Original Sin's lineup)
78/100
Tasted
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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 10.0%
- Bottle 20.0%
- Bottle 3<0.5%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Floral, Apple
- Bottle 2Apple, Acetic, Blackberry
- Bottle 3Apple, Pear, Floral, Cinnamon, Orchard fruit
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1Eric BordeletNot assessed
2Original Sin CiderOff-dry
3Jörg GeigerSweet
Body
1Eric BordeletLight body
2Original Sin CiderNot assessed
3Jörg GeigerNot assessed
Acidity
1Eric BordeletNot assessed
2Original Sin CiderBright acidity
3Jörg GeigerBright acidity
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| Taste | |||
| Score Differs | 86/100 |
78/100 |
86/100 |
| Verdict | Eric Bordelet's Perlant is pressed juice of 12 organic heritage cider apple varieties from Normandy, lightly sparkling: estate-grown, gently pasteurized, nev… | Original Sin's Widow Family 12-pack is their nonalcoholic lineup: apple-cider-vinegar and fruit-juice based, monk-fruit sweetened, never alcohol-fermented; f… | Generous, sweet apple and pear fruit, white-flower aromas and gentle cinnamon. Refreshing acidity and fine bubbles give the lingering orchard flavors lift an… |
| Flavor Differs | Floral, Apple | Apple, Acetic, Blackberry | Apple, Pear, Floral, Cinnamon, Orchard fruit |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry | Sweet |
| Body Differs | Light body | — | — |
| Acidity Differs | — | Bright acidity | Bright acidity |
| Likeness | — | — | Expressive orchard fruit, refreshing acidity and lively sparkle give the apple-and-pear profile a recognizable cider character, with gentle cinnamon adding depth. |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | 0.0% | 0.0% | <0.5% |
| Production Differs | Alternative | Alternative | Hybrid |
| Method Differs | Formulated alternative | Formulated alternative | Vacuum distillation |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Normandy (Pays d'Auge), France | Brooklyn, New York, United States | Schlat, Germany |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 | $20–$29 |
| Bottle size | 750 ml | 12 fl oz cans, sold as the Widow Family 12-pack across four flavors | 330 ml bottle |
| Evidence | |||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Secondary source | Producer documented |
| Sources | 4 sources | 5 sources | 2 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-20 |