Bovril beef extract
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
lemon and lime – all nicely agitated by tongue-tingling peppery spice
floral and herbal – almost buzzing with bees – and sweet too – candied angelica
Cask No. 128.7 Taiwan Bovril beef extractCask 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