# Triple-Apple Premium Ciders This Off-Dry Cider Uses Three Varieties Of Virginia Applies By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-cider References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/buskey-cider-releases-new-2022-heritage-blend-cider) & [buskeycider](https://www.buskeycider.com/collections/delivery-shipping-virginia/products/2022-buskey-heritage-blend-cider-4-pack)  Buskey Cider, which has become one of the foremost purveyors of ciders ever since it was founded in Virginia in 2016, has launched a truly delectable premium cider that uses a carefully selected blend of apple varieties to pay homage to the state of Virginia. The '2022 Buskey Heritage Blend Cider' is an off-dry offering that uses Gold Rush, Ashmead's Kernel and Ruby Red Crab apples, all of which are proud products of Virginia. This particular cider is available in four-packs of 16-ounce cans as part of Buskey Cider's policy of dropping a new release on alternate Fridays. The cidery's founder Will Correll says that the decision to include Ruby Red Crab Apple alongside Buskey's more commonly-used Gold Rush and Ashmead's Kernel varieties was a fruitful one. 'The simplicity of three old apples fermented to off-dry may not sound revolutionary, but that’s one of the things that is so special about our approach to cider,' Correll said. Image Credit: Buskey Cider ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virginia-apple Ciders:** Virginia's unique apple varieties are emerging as key ingredients in creating advanced ciders. - **Off-dry Ciders:** Cider makers are creating new off-dry offerings to appeal to evolving consumer tastes. - **Weekly New Releases:** Weekly new releases are becoming popular among cider makers to keep customers engaged and interested. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Cider Market:** The craft cider market is primed for innovative blends using unique regional ingredients. - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Alcoholic beverage makers can capitalize on off-dry ciders as a new category in the premium drinks market. - **Subscription Services:** Subscription services that curate and deliver weekly cider releases for customers provide a new revenue model for cider makers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blended Off-Dry Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offdry-cider.md) - [Gin Barrel Aged Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-cider.md) - [Seasonally Spiced Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cider.md) - [All-Season Luxury Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-cider.md) - [Imperial-Style Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-apple.md) - [Berry-Laden Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berryladen-hard-ciders.md) - [Wine-Like Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1868-berry-blush-hard-cider.md) - [Lighter Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crisp-imperial-hard-cider.md) - [Indulgent Cider Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial-gold-cider.md)