The reduced palate synthesises everything – bitter-sweet
Bovril beef extract
Empire biscuits
Introduced by a salty twang the nose discovered rich oils from sardines and mackerel as they sizzled in a pan of melted salted butter until it smoked and blackened in the heat
More autolytic touches such as sourdough starter and soda bread emerge
Cask No. 128.7 Taiwan The reduced palate synthesises everythingCask No. 128. 7 Down the old fruit mines Wales An initial intensity of Baco Armagnac, caramelised brown sugar, antique furniture, molasses, jerk chicken rub, wood spice, exotic flowers and fudge. Water unveils tart gooseberry, elderflower, watermelon chunks and Folle Blanche. The fruitiness is superb, a whole, syrupy fruit salad. First up on the palate is a dense chocolatey note, along with stewed raisins, chopped dates, old vanilla essence, unlit