2020 - Heston from Waitrose - 4 Spiced Shortcrust Mince Pies with a Lemon Twist

Most mince pies come with a foil base. These don't. I like the foil base. It's like a mini plate to reduce spillage and to catch precious pieces of shortcrust pastry. I lost a lot of topping eating these.

2016 - Heston [Blumenthal] from Waitrose - 4 Spiced Shortcrust Mince Pies with a Lemon Twist

We haven't really seen or heard much of Heston Blumenthal recently, so when I saw these on the shelf in Waitrose, I think I let out an uncontrollable squeal of joy. HESTON IS BACK! He's been busy in the kitchen with Waitrose coming up with these and a number of other Christmas related treats. My review of Heston's previous mince pies is the most viewed review to date. Can these new ones upstage the old in every way?