What is tawny port?

Tawny port · Portuguese

Port aged in barrels for years until it turns amber, nutty and caramelly. Often labeled 10 or 20 year.

What it tastes like

Caramel, toasted nuts, dried fig and orange peel, smooth and sweet. Nice slightly chilled.

Where you’ll see it

Dessert lists, with crème brûlée, pecan pie and aged cheese, and in whisky as a port finish.

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