K is a cider manufactured and distributed by C&C Group plc.

In the UK

Advertised under the slogan 'The Mark of Quality', the

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version available in the UK was initially 8.4% ABV. At one time, two

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d versions were available, one at 8.4% and the "K6" at 6.3%. The price of the 500 ml can was £1.39. As of 2017, the cans' ABV was reduced to 8%, and had a reduced retail price of £1.09. As of 2020, its ABV was reduced yet again to 7.5%.

In the U.S.

A bottled version was available in the U.S. at 6.9% ABV. As of 2010, K is no longer available in the U.S. with the exception of special orders.

The look

Cans and bottles of K have a distinctive

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, coloured black with a scarlet K in the centre of the container.

References

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