10 year old in John Leach Bottle

A 10 year old Somerset cider brandy, made entirely with apples grown and harvested in our traditional orchards. Such a lengthy maturation gives it complexity, with a Christmas pudding richness, full of subtle bouquets and aromas. 

Johnny Leach was the grandson of renowned potter Bernard Leach and son of David Leach. He continued the family tradition at Muchelney Pottery on the edge of the ancient village of Muchelney in the heart of the Somerset Levels.

These bottles were lovingly hand-thrown, using local clays, before being wood-fired in the three-chambered kiln to the high stoneware temperature of 1320°C which created their distinctive 'toasted' finish.

Somerset 10 year old

“I ordered a John leach 10 year old brandy jug with contents of brandy from Burrow Hill, packaged superbly and sent within a few days. Craftsmenship and quality together. The best in the west. Keep up the good work.” - Michael Cochran, customer

Somerset 10 year old

“An interesting and worthy alternative to an armagnac, cognac or a single malt.” - Liquid Companions, BBC Radio 4

“I think I may just have found my new signature drink. Not to be missed and I would have awarded 6 stars if I could!” - Mark Fay, customer

“A cider brandy distilled in Somerset from cider made from Somerset apples and matured in small oak casks for 10 years. Produced in the village of Martock, 20 miles to the east of Taunton *(and the same distance from Glastonbury), this is a delicious alternative to French calvados.” - The Whisky Exchange

PGI protection from 2011

Part of The Slow Food Movement

2 stars, The Great Taste Awards 2022