The Baltic Cider brand unites select cider makers from Estonia, Latvia and Finland. They recently put their craft to the test at the Australian Cider Awards – the country’s largest and most prestigious cider competition.
Representing the Baltic Cider were the following cider makers.
- Estonia: Tori Siidritalu, KODAS and Jaanihanso Siidrivabrik
- Latvia: Mr. Plūme, Tālava, Mūrbūdu, Abuls, Sabiles Sidrs, Abavas, Pienjāņi, Herbsts, Turkalnes Muiža and Lauskis
- Finland: Lepola, Pirula, Hallonmäen and Vaski Cider
The competition brings together leading cider producers along with beverage trade representatives – wholesalers, retailers, restaurants and other potential distributors – providing participants with valuable market contacts and media visibility.
The results have now been announced – and they’re impressive.
Among 231 ciders entered across 44 categories, the Baltic ciders collectively won 27 medals: 1 gold, 10 silver and 16 bronze.
The gold medal in the category “Speciality Styles – Cider or Perry with Botanicals” went to Mūrbūdu Cidery (Latvia) for their “Gin Botanical” cider.
Estonian cideries took home 6 medals in total: 3 silver and 3 bronze.
Silver medals:
- Semi Dry Cider – Tori Siidritalu (Category: New World Cider – Medium)
- Säde – KODAS (Category: Cider or Perry with Botanicals)
- Jää / Ice – Tori Siidritalu (Category: Ice Cider or Perry)
Bronze medals:
- Doux Méthode Traditionnelle – Jaanihanso Siidrivabrik (Category: New World Cider)
- Sec Méthode Traditionnelle – Jaanihanso Siidrivabrik (Category: New World Cider)
- Mimikri – KODAS (Category: Traditional Cider – Sweet)
Each year, the competition also recognises the best packaging design for bottles and cans. This year’s award went to Abava Winery (Latvia) for its outstanding bottle and label design.
Information about all the medal winners is available on the Baltic Cider website under Baltic Cider News & Events.
These results highlight the growing international recognition of the quality, creativity and craftsmanship behind Baltic ciders.
A strong start for Baltic Cider in Australia
The participation in the Australian Cider Awards was part of the first Baltic Cider export mission to Australia (20 October – 1 November 2025).
Cider master classes and tastings were held for distributors and professionals, generating strong interest in the unique, naturally crisp Baltic ciders made from sharp and bitter apple varieties native to the cool Northern climate – flavours that cannot be replicated in Australia’s warmer regions.
The Baltic Cider team extends sincere thanks to the Interreg Central Baltic Programme, LIAA, the Embassy of Latvia in Australia, Cider Australia, the Estonian-Australian Chamber of Commerce, Aerotravel and the Estonian and Latvian communities in Australia, making this first Australian mission a success.
Award-winning Baltic ciders. Source: Baltic Cider.
The journey continues
Following the success in Australia, the Baltic Cider team plans to continue market development through participation in major events such as ProWine Singapore and cider festivals across the region in 2026.
Learn more about Baltic Cider, upcoming events, and the award-winning producers at https://balticcider.com/en
Thank you
Thank you to Liisa Pobul from Baltic Cider for this information and photos.
