Nose

A gruff Christmassy nose with an enticing mix of fruit and spice. Fig rolls, a clove-studded orange, stewed plums and cloudy apple juice. Treacle toffee. With time a more meaty, herbaceous character barges in.

Palate

Sulphury with marmalade on brown toast.

Finish

The mouth-piece of a snorkelling mask.

Comment

An afterdinner tongue-lasher.