Cask at Claret as Kings Heritage Kings Festive, 4.8%. It pours clear rich brown with a medium off-white head. The nose is earthy, brown bread, cereal, toasted grain, touch of dried fruits and caramel. The taste is bitter, earthy, toasted brown bread, tart berry skin, mild acidity, coffee grounds, chewy malt, varnish, dried fruits, slight burnt note, toasted nuts and a touch of spice. Finish is dry and chewy. Medium body and soft carbonation. A touch chewy and unbalanced. Not terribly drinkable.

Cask tried in two different pubs in Eltham (Eltham GPO and Bankers Draft) and the first pub poured dark brown and the next a dark amber colour....odd. Aroma wise, raisins, dates, walnuts, Christmas cake and licorice. Flavours of chocolate, ash, sultanas, dates and figs. Spicy warmth on the palate. Nice.