It all started in 1916, where Sam Inch started to make cider here at Western Barn in Winkleigh. Times were hard and apples were paid in lieu of a salary. At first this arrangement worked to Sam’s advantage but the following year a glut of apples sent prices tumbling. Faced with imminent ruin, Sam was forced to take immediate action. He recognised the potential in his only asset so he borrowed the necessary equipment and made some cider- two hogsheads which eventually found their way into the cellars of the White Hart Inn.

Sam's Cider Tours are held every Wednesday at 2pm will take you through the history of the company and the cider-making process from start to finish, showing you the traditional methods alongside the modern ways of the 21st century.

In this video, we join one of the tours, sample the cider and soak up the history of this wonderful Devon farm.

Western Barn
Hatherleigh Road
Winkleigh
Devon
EX19 8AP

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