Did someone say free tastings?
Free local tastings in store all year round!
Calm yourselves. you heard right, we are delighted to have free in-store in Johns of Instow & Appledore tastings of so many amazing local products for you to try before you buy! Our amazing tasting range from our deli emporium includes:
- Atlantic Spirit – Artisan Gin from North Devon Coast
- Pull the Pin – Premium British infused Rums from North Devon
- Wicked Wolf Gin – multi-award winning distillery, crafting premium quality artisan gins made from botanicals distilled on Exmoor.
- Tors distillery – TORS Vodka is crafted in micro batches in the foothills of Dartmoor National Park. Premium Vodka and Cocktail Liqueurs
- Plus many more!
Have you seen our huge cheese counter of glorious local & artisan cheese? Well guess what you can try any of our cut cheeses too! So you can create your perfect cheese board. Discover you new favourite blue, explore our oozing brie’s and enjoy one of our classic cheddars!
We are so proud of our range of Johns jams, marmalades & chutneys so of course these are on tasting in our stores so you can find your next store cupboard staple!
- Blackcurrant & Sloe Gin Jam -Boozy Blackcurrants! Perfect for scones, toast, or added to yoghurt
- Passion Fruit Curd – This luxurious all butter curd is perfect on toast or scones, as a filling for a cake or cupcakes
- Seville Orange Marmalade – This classic marmalade will remind you what marmalade should taste like.
- Strawberry Jam with Marc De Champagne – A Tipsy Treat! Perfect for scones, toast or as a filling for cakes
- Piccalilli – A crunchy mix of vegetables including red and green peppers in a tangy smooth mustard sauce
- Spicy Red Onion Marmalade – A sticky savoury marmalade, perfect with cheese and also superb as an ingredient in sauces
- Spicy Tomato & Onion Chutney – Delicious and versatile. It will enhance a sauce and add a zing to meat, fish or cheese recipes.
- Sticky Figgy Chutney – incredible, rich and gooey with the right amount of sweetness.
- Sweet Garlic Pickle – A traditional, thick cut marmalade sure to please at any breakfast table!
Discover our brand new ranges that are fresh too store! This summer try Wild & Fruitful sauces & ketchup’s perfect summer alfresco dinning & BBQs! Wild & Fruitful are based in Cumbria, has been crafting 100% natural products from local produce for over 20 years. They utilise traditional methods to create small batches without artificial colours or additives, emphasising the flavours of Cumbrian ingredients
It’s the perfect opportunity to have try before you buy! All in readiness for those summer days, where you need picnic inpso or gift ideas! why take a look to see if we have any meet the producers event days to try before you buy & meet the producer themselves.
we also have lots of other surprises in store so pop in to discover what treats are waiting instore for you!
Happy tasting!