The results of those Invert Sugar trials using a recipe for Hancock's XX 1898 Mild:
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For both the aroma and the taste I thought the real Ragus Invert was fuller and more rounded. This surprised me because I was certain there would be no difference. I had someone (no, no, she has a name - Carol - my long standing, or is that "suffering", partner) so, a blind test is in order. Easy, so round one and ... I get it wrong! I can't tell which is which (or I thought I could ... egotistic tart). Try again, get it right. One out of two, I'll stop there or imagine myself starting a "Brulosophy Two" ExBEERiment channel!
The conclusion? If I know what I'm drinking, the one containing Regus Invert was preferred. If "blind", I hadn't a clue. Make of it what suits you, the real stuff, or an emulation of the real stuff. Either will do, though you can feel smugger if you've used the "real deal".
But my earlier attempts (caramelising Golden Syrup):
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The fretted AK is also enhancing the Golden Syrup flavours. A lot of work (caramelising the sugar) and while it was good, had no advantage at all over the Invert Sugar emulation used in the mild above.