Read that name again. Truffled cheese and a splash of English sparkling wine. On a crisp. From a supermarket shelf.
The audacity is either admirable or absurd. Possibly both.
Truffle on crisps has become a thing. That earthy, fungal, luxurious flavour translates surprisingly well to the format. The cheese provides creamy depth. The English sparkling wine adds… what, exactly? A whisper of something? The idea of celebration? It’s mostly marketing poetry, but marketing poetry can be delicious.
The actual crisp is good. The truffle is present without overwhelming, that distinctive earthy musk that makes truffle truffle. The cheese provides base notes. There’s something almost festive about the overall profile, appropriate for the limited edition positioning.
The pretension question
Is this ridiculous? Yes. English sparkling wine on crisps is objectively ridiculous. But ridiculous can also be enjoyable. The flavour works. The concept is memorable. As a gift, as a dinner party talking point, as a treat for yourself that feels more special than it probably is, these deliver.
Limited edition reality
These will disappear. They’ll be available for a season, create brief excitement, vanish forever. That’s the limited edition game. If the concept appeals, buy now. Regret later is the alternative.
