Madeira - No. 1 Drink for Cigars

[jquirit]

So yesterday I finally found a place that had a decent selection of Madeiras for sale in my area. With that, I had my first "holy s**t" moment. Mike, the guy working the shop at the time (forgot to ask if he was the owner), had a an open bottle of the Rare Wine Company New York Malmsey for taste.

Holy s**t.

I was not expecting such a complex character from it. In some ways, it reminds me a lot of scotch/whisky, but without the real initial alcohol bite. Lots of flavors of nuts, caramel/butterscotch, and some other stuff I couldn't place.

Alas, it was his only bottle left! I did end up getting the last bottle of the Boston Bual to try instead. But, he does now have me on his list of when the Malmsey comes back in I'm getting one.

Thank you, mosesbotbol, for introducing me to this. It definitely impressed me!

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by jquirit

Holy s**t.

I was not expecting such a complex character from it. In some ways, it reminds me a lot of scotch/whisky, but without the real initial alcohol bite. Lots of flavors of nuts, caramel/butterscotch, and some other stuff I couldn't place.

Alas, it was his only bottle left! I did end up getting the last bottle of the Boston Bual to try instead. But, he does now have me on his list of when the Malmsey comes back in I'm getting one.

Thank you, mosesbotbol, for introducing me to this. It definitely impressed me!

I enjoy the Boston Bual a lot too. Glad you are enjoying the Madeira! I just converted my accountant to Madeira and he's buying it like a mad man.

An awesome one to try is the Broadbent 10 Year Malmsey. It goes for under $50 and is readily available. You may be able to find for under $40, but around $35 is wholesale. Quite impressive stuff.

[BP22]

Thanks to this thread I picked up a bottle of Blandy's Madeira Malmsey 15 year ($34.99) on Thursday.

I haven't had a chance to try it yet but am looking forward to it.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by BP22

Thanks to this thread I picked up a bottle of Blandy's Madeira Malmsey 15 year ($34.99) on Thursday.

I haven't had a chance to try it yet but am looking forward to it.

And?

[BP22]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

And?

I haven't cracked it yet...

[BP22]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

And?

I am drinking some right now. No cigar accompanying it because I am getting over a cold.

First impressions - "spiced rum" coloring, sweet smell reminds me of creme brulee.

Taste - rich, sweet and it stays with you. Easy to drink.

I will defintely be pairing this with some cigars in the near future.

Thanks for the heads up Moses!

[jquirit]

Originally Posted by BP22

I am drinking some right now. No cigar accompanying it because I am getting over a cold.

First impressions - "spiced rum" coloring, sweet smell reminds me of creme brulee.

Taste - rich, sweet and it stays with you. Easy to drink.

I will defintely be pairing this with some cigars in the near future.

Thanks for the heads up Moses!

Another convert joins the fold. I know I am staring down a dangerous slope when it comes to Madieras. It meets my taste needs of whisky without it being whisky. Too bad both can be expensive.