XO Yeast Extract, 250g

Wow! My Marmite XO Extra Old Matured finally got here from the U.K after being held up in Customs...I guess Customs was checking it out and wanted to get a taste...Hahaha! I grew up with, and was weaned on Marmite from an early age in the U.K, and continued to order it through Amazon for years here in the U.S.A. I saw the Limited Edition Marmite XO Extra Old Matured with the very smart label and had to try it...my thoughts and opinion...I LOVE IT! My first reaction was that the taste is so very smooth, but yet has a nice kick and subtle punch in flavour that hits the back of my taste buds! I will definitely be buying more when this jar runs out in about a week and a half...Hahaha! Cheers, Mark

Crack cocaine in a jar. Seriously addictive, intense and wonderful. Wife would snort it if she could. Accept no lesser Australian or other substitute. Gold standard stuff. Will repulse those who don’t like it.. But if you do, the best in the world. If you know… You know.

I bought this as a gift for the Hubby. It doesn't come in any sort of special packaging, but the actual jar is pretty snazzy. This is a lot smoother in taste than regular Marmite but, for me, lacked the big punchy taste that I love about this spread. It makes a nice treat or gift to those of you who love Marmite, but tastes smoother and weaker than regular Marmite.

I was hoping this had a stronger taste than regular Marmite but it tasted the same to me. I didn't hate it because I enjoy Marmite. But I could have enjoyed the same flavor, for less money, had I just purchased regular Marmite. This was a let-down.

What should one expect from an "older, matured, stronger" Marmite? For me, it was more gooey, savory, spreadable ultra-umami, and that's exactly what I got. The difference between this elixir and the standard stuff is subtle, but immediately apparent. Marmite XO delivers the familiar basic flavor, but somehow amplified, though not in the sense of being overpowering or too concentrated. In fact, I found the "XO factor" to be quite delicate, and easily overpowered in the presence of other flavorful ingredients such as, say, a sharp cheddar or onions. Accordingly, the simple but classic support of white bread and butter (or margarine) makes for the best way to enjoy this special treat. Oh, and one more thing... those who've always felt that the classic Marmite is "perfectly horrid" will not change their minds upon tasting this variety, either.