For The Love Of Port

Decant: 0 hours - From AHB (Sandbach & Sons bottling). Slightly lighter in colour than the 1890 from DRT served alongside this, a touch more hazel in colour and some green on the rim; perhaps slightly cloudy. Very similar nose to the DRT version, heavy and antiseptic. Sweet but a little hollow on entry and a thicker texture than the DRT. A touch harsh and bitter in the late mid-palate, but more aeration brings out some vanilla and wood ash and a great streak of acidity. Heat shows at the start of the aftertaste, but this fades quickly.

The nose shows some black treacle after time in the glass, with a streak of balancing lemon juice. Drinkable and enjoyable with a very pleasant aftertaste. 89 points