Blackthorn Dry Cider is a refined alcoholic beverage produced by the Taunton Cider Company, Somerset. It is sold in a variety of forms, commonly being served draught in pubs or being sold in 440ml cans or two-litre bottles in shops or supermarkets. The website BeerAdvocate.com rated the cider 73%, being very keen on it apart from noticing a slight lack of carbonation.
The Matthew Clark plc site on the A37 in Shepton Mallet (Mendip District, Somerset, England) is where Blackthorn cider production takes place. Matthew Clark plc, the UK division of Constellation Brands Inc., acquired Blackthorn when it bought Taunton Cider in 1995 as part of company growth.