Cask No. 11.61 Sweet & Zesty 296 Elegance and power will

296 Elegance and power will provide liquid pleasure from two continents’ western reaches

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With a drop of water it turned into a traditional hot toddy with honey and lemon whilst to taste orange oil

70 A Spaniard in here lurks will enchant your senses with the sweeter and more savoury aspects of Oloroso sherry

Cask No. 11.61 Sweet & Zesty 296 Elegance and power willThis sample was all over the place nosing neat. We got chilli milk chocolate, dried figs, maple syrup, thick treacle, rich raisin pure and burnt pie crust. On the palate we tasted a sharp sourness which was not unpleasant but certainly surprising. We had a throw together salad of rocket, beetroot, walnuts, croutons and feta with a honey balsamic vinaigrette. Following the addition of water, we opened tins of peaches and pitted black cherries as well