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 (Fisherman’s Friends, toffees rolled in ash, jamon Serrano, jerky, salt and vinegar crisps).
