Cask No. 30.108 Armagnac gentle astringency – lemon zest

gentle astringency – lemon zest and gorse

Reduction makes it earthier with camphor

fresh strawberries and granola

Sea air breezed over the salt crusted decking of the lighthouse as we sat down for lunch

coffee and carrot cake

Cask No. 30.108 Armagnac gentle astringency – lemon zestThe nose neat has us rummaging through the spice cabinets, finding clove, ground ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon sticks while aromas of new leather and gentle wood smoke come from the den. The neat palate offers Luxardo maraschino cherries, figgy pudding, marzipan, cardamom and plenty of heat. The reduced nose had one panelist at the breakfast table with warm buttered pancakes and maple syrup while another enjoyed custard pie and candied figs. Honey ham,