Cask No. 78.70 Old & dignified We opened a can of

We opened a can of a drink made from squeezed fresh rhubarb mixed with sparkling water followed by a glass of old-fashioned homemade bramble jelly

marshmallows and coconut candy while in the finish a ginger Jaffa cake trifle

caramelised steak and marmite and perhaps a wisp of garden bonfire smoke

Matured for 11 years in a bourbon hogshead before being transferred to a first fill sauternes barrique

Cask No. 78.70 Old & dignified We opened a can ofThe Panellists noted modern gentleman's aftershave, crisp linen and spring back leather gloves on the nose. It was buttery, sweet and with hints of black peppercorns, lentils and carrot cake on the palate. Anise followed. Water introduced serrano ham, toasted ciabatta and sundried tomatoes in olive oil. The palate became delicate, with a light citrus, a touch of peppercorn and gooseberries to finish. USA allocation: 60 bottles