Whilst the soil is entirely dominated by dark, rich Woburn clay, the variation of aspect and drainage offers a beautiful demonstration of terroir in action.

Water collects at the bottom of the slopes, nourishing lush, verdant cane for a weighty, intense spirit, whilst at the top, thinner, well-draining soils and ferocious winds ‘stress’ cane in a similar way to the amphitheatres of New Bacolet, forging entirely different characters in the spirit — more poise, elegance.

The central slopes a a marriage of both characters. Still free-draining, with some salt and wind scorch from the sea, but lusher and more protected than the uppermost slopes. A grand, ordered, almost stentorian character of a farm.