Tawny Port

[Darb85]

Any reccomendations to a tawny port that wont break the bank?

im Starting to really like a decent port with my cigars.

Let me know

Thanks!

Brad

[BigVito]

I don't know ports well, So my answer maybe in the wrong. but I like Graham's "Six Grapes"

[ambientboy]

Taylor Fladgate 20yr tawny will run you about $50 and it's one I'm a big fan of. If you want to go 10yr, that's also tasty for about half the price.




If you happen to run across the 40yr tawny, you might die with enjoyment, and a huge smile on your face.

Quinta Do Noval 20yr is my second favorite. And the 10yr is also quite tasty.



Both those "houses" are quality and you can't go wrong...they've been around for centuries and haven't shied away from quality. A 20yr will run about $50, and a 10yr roughly $25-$30 on average.

If I were you, stick with Portuguese right now until you're familiar with port styles, and only then move to some replicants from around the world.




*note the bold are links to the house sites.

[Little General]

You could go with Old Cave, Hardy's Whiskers Blake, or even Galway Pipe

All can be had for under 20 Bucks

[icehog3]

Here is a review of Fonseca 27....not a Tawny, but you may enjoy it regardless.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/food/3...inepick28.html

[mosesbotbol]

I drink my fair share of tawny port as well as vintages (may have seen my threads on this subject).

My favorite tawny ports are:

Ramos Pinto
Sandeman
Ferreira

The single best port I have ever tried is the Dalva '52 White Colheita. This bottle is perfection, all of it has been bottled, and not available outside of Portugal, but if you can get it; sell or do whatever is needed to get it! Your kids don't need college money...

[ambientboy]

[Kaisersozei]

I'm sure this is sacrilege to the true port drinkers but I've come to like an Australian tawny called Benjamin. It tastes great and comes in a cool bottle. You can get it for about $12. Excellent choice with a RP 1990!

[ja3480]

Otima 10yr about 19.99 a bot.

[Jonesee]

Originally Posted by ambientboy

Taylor Fladgate 20yr tawny will run you about $50 and it's one I'm a big fan of. If you want to go 10yr, that's also tasty for about half the price.




If you happen to run across the 40yr tawny, you might die with enjoyment, and a huge smile on your face.

Quinta Do Noval 20yr is my second favorite. And the 10yr is also quite tasty.



Both those "houses" are quality and you can't go wrong...they've been around for centuries and haven't shied away from quality. A 20yr will run about $50, and a 10yr roughly $25-$30 on average.

If I were you, stick with Portuguese right now until you're familiar with port styles, and only then move to some replicants from around the world.



*note the bold are links to the house sites.

Ambient nailed it!!! Taylor Fladgate 10, 20, and 40 all the way. Once you try those nothing will match up. imho. Be prepared though, getting that close to heaven is not cheap...

[Old Sailor]

Taylor Fladgate 20 is top notch

[macjoe53]

Originally Posted by Darb85

Any reccomendations to a tawny port that wont break the bank?

im Starting to really like a decent port with my cigars.

Let me know

Thanks!

Brad

Define "break the bank" a little better.
Obviously to some BOTL don't consider $50 a bottle to be in the "break the bank" range.

My recommendation would be to start out with some of the decent, less expensive ports like Benjamins and then work your way up the price scale till you find one you both like and can afford.

I've tried Fonesca, Taylor Fladgate, Warre's King, Sandeman, and Delaforce Eminence - all priced under $20 a bottle and all decent.

In the over $20 range I've enjoyed: Warre's 10 year old Otima, Fonesca 10 year old, and Cockburns 10 year old.

I personally prefer Port's from Portugal and of the one's I've listed above I have probably bought more of the Delaforce Eminence.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by macjoe53

I personally prefer Port's from Portugal and of the one's I've listed above I have probably bought more of the Delaforce Eminence.

The Delaforce 10 is pure vanilla and toffee. I like this port as well. Costco has a nice 10 year made by Fonseca that is a must try on the value side.

[mosesbotbol]

If you want to try something that is better than port with cigars, go for a 10 year Bual or Malmsey Madeira; any brand will do. Broadbent, RWC, Blandys, Barbeito, or Leacocks are a few note worth brands.

Madeira costs more than port, but it does not go bad in the bottle and is just magic with a cigar!

[macjoe53]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

If you want to try something that is better than port with cigars, go for a 10 year Bual or Malmsey Madeira; any brand will do. Broadbent, RWC, Blandys, Barbeito, or Leacocks are a few note worth brands.

Madeira costs more than port, but it does not go bad in the bottle and is just magic with a cigar!

This is true. I was recently gifted with a bottle of Broadbent Rainwater Madeira and it was excellent.