After adding a drop of water even fresher – ‘a beautiful bright summer afternoon’ with the scent of eucalyptus and thyme next to a rosebush in full bloom
dowsing the remains of a driftwood bonfire and scattering charcoal across the beach
Honey and herbs on ham
A lively start of lemon sherbet and strawberry shoelaces quickly yielded to the familiar medicinal nuances of antiseptic cream
On the second inspection we discovered pineau des charentes
Cask No. 66.150 Highland After adding a drop ofCask No. 66. 150 Smoke, soot and tarry ropes Highland, Eastern This nose seemed rather masculine not sweet, but plenty of smoke, chimney soot, charred wood, tarry ropes, coal cellars and creosoted fence posts some Bovril, limestone and chalk. Sweetness appeared on the palate but it struggled among the savoury smoke and spice (Fishermans Friends, toffees rolled in ash, jamon Serrano, jerky, salt and vinegar crisps). The reduced nose had church candles