An initial mix of custard, rice pudding with cinnamon, clove oil and wintergreen was evident on the nose neat. We also noted toffee pudding and salted double cream. Water brought the drier aspects to the fore, with the Panellists detecting soda bread, cornflakes and fruity muesli.

The palate had a nicely starchy and earthy vibe up front, with mineral oil and shoe polish adding richness. It had a lovely texture, we all agreed. Reduction brought notes of tea tree oil, caraway, lemon barley water and a gentle sootiness to the aftertaste.