Spec me: a bottle of port

Irish_Tom · 1 Dec 2013 at 18:37

My dad has asked for a nice bottle of port for Christmas and I'm not sure what to go for.

I usually get him single malt whisky which I'm a bit more comfortable with.

Budget is around £50.

I've had a quick and found a Grahams and a Taylors 20 year old Tawny port (both 75cl) for just under £40 - they both also do a 30 year old for just over £50.

Are these names any good? Is the 30 y/o worth it over the 20?

Enlighten me with your portly knowledge OcUK.

gregorius · 1 Dec 2013 at 20:55

Taylor's and Grahams are both top names in the Port world; but check that your dad would be happy with a tawny port. The style of tawny is a fair bit different from your classic ruby red ports.

pitchfork · 2 Dec 2013 at 07:58

Personally I like tawny port, great with cigars, and you do taste the difference in 30 years over a 20. But it will be different to a ruby.

Irish_Tom · 2 Dec 2013 at 08:32

Excellent thanks for the pro tips guys.