First glass of port

jhedrick83 · 03-15-2014, 07:33 PM

So I was gifted a bottle of Founders Reserve Porto a few months back by a co-worker and I just now opened it up. I've never had port before and it is almost syrupy. I'm on the fence about it, it's good but bordering on cough medicine. Do you all have any cigar paring suggestions I know taste is all relative. If it helps I'm a Maduro whore.

Subvet642 · 03-15-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83

So I was gifted a bottle of Founders Reserve Porto a few months back by a co-worker and I just now opened it up. I've never had port before and it is almost syrupy. I'm on the fence about it, it's good but bordering on cough medicine. Do you all have any cigar paring suggestions I know taste is all relative. If it helps I'm a Maduro whore.

I drink Madeira, which is also a fortified wine like port, and I would recommend either something spicy like a Viaje or something earthy/leathery like a Fuente maduro of some sort. For CC's I'd go with something floral, an ERDM or LFdC or something Partagas; enough umph to balance the sweetness of the port. Just a thought.

jhedrick83 · 03-15-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

I drink Madeira, which is also a fortified wine like port, and I would recommend either something spicy like a Viaje or something earthy/leathery like a Fuente maduro of some sort. For CC's I'd go with something floral, an ERDM or LFdC or something Partagas; enough umph to balance the sweetness of the port. Just a thought.

Thanks, I ended up lighting up a Skull Breaker and it's been great so far! I have tons of Maduro Fuentes I'll have to try with it.

Subvet642 · 03-15-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83

Thanks, I ended up lighting up a Skull Breaker and it's been great so far! I have tons of Maduro Fuentes I'll have to try with it.

Rockin'

Subvet642 · 03-15-2014, 08:37 PM

If you want to try a different end of the spectrum, try a cream sherry like Harveys Bristol Cream. To my palate, it is very "oak"-y sweet.

jhedrick83 · 03-15-2014, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the heads up!

icehog3 · 03-15-2014, 09:16 PM

Had my first glass of port years ago with a Bolivar PC. They paired perfectly, and I have dug the combination ever since.

mahtofire14 · 03-15-2014, 09:19 PM

I love me some port. Especially with a CC. Not sure why but they always seem to fit together perfectly.

smokin5 · 03-16-2014, 01:20 AM

Maduros pair quite nicely with port, especially the tawny ports.
I recommend a Padron 1926 Anniversary Maduro.
Or Camacho SLR Maduro.
Or EO 601 Blue Maduro.

the nub · 03-16-2014, 03:05 PM

never had a bad port/cigar pairing so IMO any and every cigar will benefit. Also, if you are unaware, the opened bottle has a limited shelf life. I would consume it within a week. Some might stretch it out to 4 weeks but that's akin to finishing a half-smoked cigar the next day.

jhedrick83 · 03-16-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by the nub

never had a bad port/cigar pairing so IMO any and every cigar will benefit. Also, if you are unaware, the opened bottle has a limited shelf life. I would consume it within a week. Some might stretch it out to 4 weeks but that's akin to finishing a half-smoked cigar the next day.

I did not know that, thanks! Luckily it's spring break here and I have very few clients this week. So finishing the bottle should be no problem!!!

Blueface · 03-16-2014, 03:55 PM

Most port will hold easily well into a month and then more if refrigerated.
Even if not refrigerated, do you think all bars that open a bottle of port and don't sell it within a week throw it out? And since we know the answer, how many patrons complain when it is served?

My wife enjoys port regularly as we came to know of it nearly 40 years ago while living in a predominantly Portuguese neighborhood. Enjoy them all (vintage, ruby, tawny, LBV, White, etc) and pair them with any cigar. No rush to kill the bottle immediately. Wife keeps one in fridge to help with digestion. Truly calms an upset stomach. Chilled takes on a very interesting flavor.

The only ones I would be concerned with drinking right away are any in a pull out cork as with a bottle of wine, as opposed to the typical port t-cork.

jhedrick83 · 03-22-2014, 01:20 PM

I'll say this, port plus a work of art maduro equals amazing.

JohnRogers · 03-22-2014, 06:58 PM

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Maduros pair quite nicely with port, especially the tawny ports.

Agreed the contrasting flavors make for a nice 90 minutes.

Brlesq · 03-22-2014, 07:02 PM

Not much of an infused cigar fan normally, but I do enjoy an Acid Kuba Kuba with a glass of port a couple times a year. Seems to go very well together.

03-15-2014, 07:33 PM	#1
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	First glass of port So I was gifted a bottle of Founders Reserve Porto a few months back by a co-worker and I just now opened it up. I've never had port before and it is almost syrupy. I'm on the fence about it, it's good but bordering on cough medicine. Do you all have any cigar paring suggestions I know taste is all relative. If it helps I'm a Maduro whore.

03-15-2014, 08:37 PM	#5
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: First glass of port If you want to try a different end of the spectrum, try a cream sherry like Harveys Bristol Cream. To my palate, it is very "oak"-y sweet. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

03-15-2014, 08:53 PM	#6
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: First glass of port Thanks for the heads up!

03-15-2014, 09:16 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,293 Trading: (60)	Re: First glass of port Had my first glass of port years ago with a Bolivar PC. They paired perfectly, and I have dug the combination ever since. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: First glass of port I love me some port. Especially with a CC. Not sure why but they always seem to fit together perfectly. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

03-16-2014, 01:20 AM	#9
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: First glass of port Maduros pair quite nicely with port, especially the tawny ports. I recommend a Padron 1926 Anniversary Maduro. Or Camacho SLR Maduro. Or EO 601 Blue Maduro. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

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the nub Papa Chino Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 320 Trading: (2)	Re: First glass of port never had a bad port/cigar pairing so IMO any and every cigar will benefit. Also, if you are unaware, the opened bottle has a limited shelf life. I would consume it within a week. Some might stretch it out to 4 weeks but that's akin to finishing a half-smoked cigar the next day.

03-16-2014, 03:55 PM	#12
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: First glass of port Most port will hold easily well into a month and then more if refrigerated. Even if not refrigerated, do you think all bars that open a bottle of port and don't sell it within a week throw it out? And since we know the answer, how many patrons complain when it is served? My wife enjoys port regularly as we came to know of it nearly 40 years ago while living in a predominantly Portuguese neighborhood. Enjoy them all (vintage, ruby, tawny, LBV, White, etc) and pair them with any cigar. No rush to kill the bottle immediately. Wife keeps one in fridge to help with digestion. Truly calms an upset stomach. Chilled takes on a very interesting flavor. The only ones I would be concerned with drinking right away are any in a pull out cork as with a bottle of wine, as opposed to the typical port t-cork. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-22-2014, 01:20 PM	#13
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: First glass of port I'll say this, port plus a work of art maduro equals amazing.

03-22-2014, 07:02 PM	#15
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,024 Trading: (17)	Re: First glass of port Not much of an infused cigar fan normally, but I do enjoy an Acid Kuba Kuba with a glass of port a couple times a year. Seems to go very well together. __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?