I was inducted into the 1st circle of the Marmarati last year after I commented on Twitter about the validity of crumpets and Marmite as a combination. Many scoffed at the notion and due to my apparent devotion, was summoned to a secret location in London to swear my allegiance to the Ebony Elixir. The Marmarati are a (not so) secret society who have devoted their lives to the yeasty spread. During my initiation into this society, myself and a small group of other devotees were presented with the opportunity to taste a brand new blend. It was to be called ‘Marmite XO’.

Back then, it was but a dream but now the dream has become reality. A brown paper package wrapped up in string (it is indeed one of my favourite things, the Marmarati obviously being a fan of all things Sound of Music) arrived at my door and I scarcely could contain my excitement. The myth has become reality. It was like being sent a unicorn.

I decided to record a little short film in honour of this momentous occasion. Click on the little Vimeo logo above and then go full screen if you fancy some high res HD goodness.