You can only really experience them by going down the shop, ensure theyre fresh dont be fobbed off with a nearly out of date pack nothing worse than a soggy bic, make sure you accompany them with a nice cup of tea ensure its reasonably strong without sugar not some tepid weak malarky, dont get me started on tea!
The texture of the pastry is quite firm on first bite but gradually becomes more crumbly in your gob.A fine balance is achieved with the quantity and distribution of the raisins and their slightly nutty flavour which actually you taste with the taste buds on the underside of your tongue (pastry is tasted on the tip of your tongue).
Enjoy!