WTN: 1960s Port

[ctgm]

Had over 3 nights

Taylors 1960

Quite brown at the edges. Really beginning to show its age, with the bulk of fruit and acidity having faded. Still a nice and easy port to drink but should have been drunk some time ago.

Grahams 1966

Much more youthful than the Taylors 1960 - still retains a good colour and the nose has much more fruit. However if being over critical, it was a little spirity. Still has excellent length and fruit. Should still be OK for a few more years although I feel that the fruit might begin to tail off.

Taylors 1966

The best of the 3. Still very youthful and should still drink for quite a while yet (longer than the Grahams). Still fat and full with very well balanced fruit/acidity. To me almost perfect although it doesn’t have the vigour and vivacity of the 1970/77 but a truly wonderful port.

[docsconz]

Anyone try any '63's recently?

[ctgm]

Had some 63 Cockburns not so long ago and really didn't like it. Tasted of boiled sweets (pear drops to be exact).

Also had some Taylor's 63 but I think that the bottles had been stored badly as it was astingent and devoid of juicy fruit.

[inventolux]

Tried some 63 sandemans not too long ago. Made a tiny batch of ice cream out of some of it. Probably not too smart but I have always wanted to try it. Interesting sweet/savory balance it lends to being frozen without being cooked. It was a very good bargain from the 63 vintage. I highly recommend the pairing.