Cask No. 52.42 Armagnac an almost floral smoky note

an almost floral smoky note and we ended with German Griebenschmalz (leaf lard and belly fat combined with spices

intoxicating and dense dram

Following ‘the sound of the gong’ we had a sip

The palate introduced a zesty fizz reminiscent of lime marmalade and grapefruit with a pleasing mouthfeel of wax and extra virgin olive oil

marzipan and banoffee pie with oodles of caramel sauce

Cask No. 52.42 Armagnac an almost floral smoky noteCask No. 52. 42 Drinks on the links Highland, Northern The nose was a feast of prosciutto and melon on an Italian vineyard terrace; a lingering scent of vine leaves and hints of pipe smoke. The palate moved us to Greece stuffed vine leaves, feta and spanakopita with white wine, toasted almonds, gingerbread and Turkish delight. The reduced nose evoked a Scottish links golf course with sea breezes, gorse flowers and ice cream at the seaside; one golfer