This hogshead suggests a walk through groves of oranges and gooseberries.

Orange sponge cake, light marmalade, a hint of marzipan and chrystalised pineapple. Blossom honey on the palate and warm ginger in the finish. A caressing dram.

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Starts with freshly grated waxy lemons, before you get caramelised apples drizzled in golden syrup all leading to coffee & milk chocolate finish. The Graduate Dram started because we would release bottles on significant anniversaries for the shop and we traditionally put the name of all the staff who work in the shop on the … Continued

First up there’s a fresh, fruity note of green grapes. This develops into malty scones and fresh Rooibos tea leaves. Woodsmoke is present, but it is extremely elegant and understated given the black, opaque bottle and the proudly declared PPM! A bit of fruit on the palate and a good bit of malty character. Woodsmoke … Continued

Hints of baked apple, stewed raisin and cinnamon enhance rich sherry influences. Sweet liquorice aromas enhanced by light floral nuances and a polished oak edge. Sweet and spicy on the palate: date, prune and raisin complement warming pepper, cinnamon and clove. Tangy blackcurrant mix with sweet cherry jam and candied citrus fruit.

Amazing pink onion-skin colour, like a good Provencal rose! The nose is pleasing and mellow: rhubarb and cream, wild strawberries and hint of sea salt. A malty note joins the sweet fruit on the palate; it’s like rhubarb cheesecake with a salted biscuity base and a dusting of nutmeg!

Vanilla millefeuille, light pear, tinned peaches and delicate banana on the nose, with a delighful lift of sweet green herbal notes. On the palate there is more fruit and pastry, joined by a hint of chocolate and an element of ginger spice to the finish. A delicate dram that begs for another sip.