Need some suggestions for 'Port'

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parafumar

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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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
If you don't mind me asking what is your budget? That way we can go after the best in that range.
 
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 :tu
 
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.
 
parafumar said:
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.
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:D 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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Please be aware that there are wine snobs just as much as there are cigar snobs. Just because a bottle costs $10-15, doesn't mean it's bad as long as it tastes good to you.

I personally enjoy Sheffield Tawny Port(should be around the $10 mark) on a regular basis. I have had some 25 year old Port and the flavor is more refined, but the price differential for me is not worth it.

As for storage, 55-65 degrees, I stick the bottles in with my cigars. :tu
 
Since you aren't a wine guy. Don't worry about price, just get a tawny. The wood aged ports will appeal to whiskey drinkers(I love whiskey). Even a cheap port is going to be delicious. All ports are probably quite a bit sweeter than what you are used to, no point in paying extra since you won't notice the difference this early in the game. Port + Cigars=:dr, there's nothing like it.

My recommendation: Taylor 10 year old tawny.
 
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