Much lauded in the media (including Which? magazine) I've no option but to declare that following the tough challenge of a 'Terpe Total Tasting Test' the overall winner has to be........

Aldi's Specially Selected 6 Luxury Mince Pies



So forget the rest and get the best IMO

"Lush, spicy and juicy, while the rich golden pastry is thin, crisp and light". Also the cheapest at just £1.69

According to a panel of judges these mince pies beat the likes of Fortnum and Mason with their £12.95 Traditional Mince Pies.

Budget supermarket Aldi is having quite a year, having trumped other mainstream supermarkets in yet another Christmas-related taste test. They have already beaten Harrods in the Stilton taste test and now they have trumped yet another in the mince pie department.

Lidl's £1.79 Snowy Lodge Luxury Mince Pies and Marks and Spencer's Handcrafted Ultimate All Butter Mince Pies, at £4 for four, took joint second place.