Need some suggestions for 'Port'

[parafumar]

I am not a wine guy - I am a knuckle dragging scotch guy. However, I have been told a couple times that there are some good port wines that could go well with cigars and have absolutely no idea which to go for.

Any suggestions?

[NCRadioMan]

Check out the Food, Wine and Drink forum.

[parafumar]

will do- I did not look there as I assumed it was a forum for those independantly and not as a cigar accompaniment (specifically).

Sorry for the mispost, still learning the forum.

[BlackDog]

I like Port, and typically have a few bottles per year. I most recommend a good quality 10 year old tawny port. They will run you about $25 per bottle. If your pocketbook allows it, there are fine older tawney ports too.

From Wiki:

"Tawny with an indication of age is a blend of several vintages, with the average years "in wood" stated on the label, the official categories being 10, 20, 30 and over 40 years. For each category, the average age of the various vintage is at least that of the given category."

Fonseca, Grahams, Taylor Fladgate, Warre, Sandeman are all reputable brands.

[Blazedup]

6 Grapes. Excelent Port and can't be beat for the price.

[freakygar]

If you don't mind me asking what is your budget? That way we can go after the best in that range.

[parafumar]

for wine with a cigar - I'm not a "con-a-sewer" so no more than $40/bottle, with around $25/bottle being optimum.

I do relax the wallet a bit more for fine scotch though

[freakygar]

Originally Posted by parafumar

for wine with a cigar - I'm not a "con-a-sewer" so no more than $40/bottle, with around $25/bottle being optimum.

I do relax the wallet a bit more for fine scotch though

What's your scotch? My favorite is Craggenmore.

[parafumar]

My 'standard' is Macallan 12.

My 'occasion' scotch is Macallan 25

My 'guest' scotch is Dalwhinnie 15

My favorite scotch to give friends that run their mouth about their whisky knowledge is Laphroaig

I generally don't like blends, and tend to drink it neat (sometimes with a dash of water) or with an ice cube if outside in the summer.

[freakygar]

Originally Posted by parafumar

My 'standard' is Macallan 12.

My 'occasion' scotch is Macallan 25

My 'guest' scotch is Dalwhinnie 15

My favorite scotch to give friends that run their mouth about their whisky knowledge is Laphroaig

I generally don't like blends, and tend to drink it neat (sometimes with a dash of water) or with an ice cube if outside in the summer.

That's how I like mine.

Anyway, I have a friend who is big into wine. I just sent him a text with the guidelines. I'll post his suggestions when I get them.

Al

[freakygar]

My guy says, Sandman.

I would trust his suggestion but you do what you like. Just let me know what you get and how it goes.

[Boom]

Sandeman Port is great and at $15 a bottle not a big hit on the wallet....

[Harpo]

Originally Posted by parafumar

My favorite scotch to give friends that run their mouth about their whisky knowledge is Laphroaig

Nice choice sir, one of my favs.

Also Talisker is mighty tasty and pretty unique!

[Totemic]

Hardys Whiskers Blake Tawny Port. Really inexpensive (around $12/bottle) and when slightly chilled, very nice. I actually like it more than the Warre tawny.

[Chico57]

My suggestion is to try a Tawny Port. They are not as sweet as a Ruby Port. One of my favorite inexpensive bottles is Graham's Tawny at about $16.99 a bottle.