Rochester Mulled Berry Punch - Holland and Barrett at £4.99
This one really divided opinion among the taste testers! Some found it to be as authentic as the glühwein found in German Christmas markets, both pleasantly sweet and just spicy enough. They found it to have good depth, a full body and a very slight bitterness in the after taste, further enhancing its closeness to the expected flavour. However, others compared it to the childhood classic of warm Ribena – not always synonymous with happy memories! They found it to be far too sugary with a slight taste of prunes. Either way, we would definitely recommend having a warm mince pie ready to pair with this Berry Punch!
Average score – 3/5
Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Full bodied, moderate to long finish, deep ruby red in colour. Gives mixed berry, spice and earthy aromas and is clove spiced and sugary to the taste. Tasters also commented on the berry flavours – dark fruit and blackcurrant.