Has anyone tried the 1984 Smith Woodhouse LBV recently

[Roy Hersh]

Back in my early Port drinking days, this was one of the first LBVs I ever tasted along with a 1982. I am anxious to try it again soon, so I am wondering if anyone else has had this recently, or at all?

[Andy Velebil]

I've had some bottle variations even from ex-cellar bottles (they were bought a couple years ago with the brand new SW label on them), with most being past their prime but still pleasant to enjoy.

[Al B.]

I had a bottle last June (tasting note on the database). I thoroughly enjoyed it, thinking it was just about spot on for my taste in port, but accept that others might think it a little too developed.

But I do like these. I have a couple of bottles of the 1986 at home for current drinking and a 6 pack of the 1982 to break out in a year or two when the '86s have been drunk.

[Andy Velebil]

From ex-cellar's bottles I've had, to me this is now past it's peak. Still nice to enjoy, but on a slow down hill slide none-the-less. My recommendation would be to drink sooner rather than later.