Artichoke Broome and a Springbank 21

The artichoke is a flagged woodsmoky and foody pub with a
selection of beers and our first was Oakgrain from Norfolk
brewery. this was a lush and creamy mild and to easy to put
back. I think I could have done a few of these. The tap room
had beers from Peterborough's finest York Brewery and Adnams. Chris and
I went for the Bishop's Farewell.

Black Dog mild from Elgoods was also on offer.

I was happy to find out that Springbank 21 year was part of the
extensive malt list and I nearly came when it was only £3.50 for
a large measure.

nose- coconut and pine, salt and briney sherry.

pallet salty, sweet and smooth really good.

finnish- long lingering and salty. lots of Spanish oak. What
an experience.

comments the notes are sparse and it was the end of the bottle
and from a tumbler. Chris and I cleared the bottle out. too
easy to drink and what pleasure. This bottle would sell for over 200 quid today.

Another good pub and I will return with no hesitation ASAP.