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Aguardente, I believe, has a concentration of around 77% alcohol. And Andy, yes, you can make an almost-odourless spirit of high concentration... Everclear... Grain alcohol from the US... 95% abv or 190 proof. :shock: :? Yup, it tastes like 95% alcohol too. In fact, shortly after high school, we had...

Alan,

When you do drink the Taylor's First Estate, leave it in the decanter for approximately 3 weeks. It seemed to be okay after three weeks.

So decant now, throw decanter into cellar, take a wee sip before your '66 tasting at the end of the month, then go and enjoy the REAL STUFF!

Todd

Conky wrote:Purple Sunshine

Alan, "Purple Sunshine" really is a great phrase! Good on ya!

And I FINALLY found a bottle of this... at the most unlikely of places as well... not a shop renown for Port selections.

Okay, I'm primed. Ready to roll on your 'go' Captain!

Todd

I'll throw this topic into Meaningless Drivel, but feel free to move it. It could pertain to labels from any type of bottle, but seeing as how I pretty much drink only Port, no dry wines, my pointed question relates to port. Not sure if that qualifies as a "Port Conversation." So here it i...

Cheers Todd and you other guys who can't attend. Just remember that frontier spirit that forged North America into the Beacon of Sagacity and Peace it is today! (In other words, if you wake up the day before, saying "Ah,blow it, I'm off to Conky's!"...We'll save you a seat. :D ) Alan Alan...

Have a really great time you guys - I truly wish I could be there… what a fabulous line-up.

Todd

I have to admit I have not bought any Guiness since that poker party where I drank all the Guiness...

One day soon. Perhaps tomorrow.

Todd

ADV wrote: …but I did admit to drinking a very young 2006 Vintage Port

Alan is currently enroute to your house with billyclub in hand.

I've not seen, nor heard, of it before today. I will keep my eye open for it though. Let me know if you are successful in tracking some down out your way Alan, I would love to hear what you think of it.

Todd

Thank goodness it was not a very expensive bottle!!

Todd

Alright, I bought the Guinness...
But then drank all four cans whilest playing poker at the neighbor's house so had none left to concoct a Dark and Smooth
But hey, that just means I get to buy more Guinness!

Soon I will try and report back.

Todd

Alas, I would also love to join you all, however I am on holidays with the family on the West Coast of Canada. Something tells me that if I leave them, I'd best just STAY in the UK! (Wait, remind me of the downside again??? )

Todd

Ugh... Alan, this sound horrendous. I just can't see how mixing one magnificent drink with another magnificent drink from a completely different family of spirits can lead to anything but disappointment. However, in the name of science, I will promptly make a trip to the local beer store and purchas...

What?!?! No map of Canada??? I'm HUGELY insulted. Considering there are FOUR canucks on the forum that I am aware of (Luc, bman, Fred and myself) and onlye 2½ Yanks!

Derek... you disappoint me

jdaw1 wrote:

[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=1840#1840]Here[/url] Derek T. wrote:Most of the big names in the trade are both Producer's and Shipper's as most have their own Quinta's,

Wow... three offenses in one short sentence.

One word Alan - PICTURES!

I'd tell you to "have fun" but it would be a waste of typing. I know you will!

Todd

I am proud to say that one of the cities the U20 World Cup is being played in is the city I work in and called home for nearly 25 years. Edmonton. Ummm, my team (Canada) sucks. We're out. <sigh> Yep... home team couldn't even make the "Round of 16" :cry: Not a single goal in the tourney. T...

Given the price of a bottle of 2 year old VP these days I can't believe that cost is a real issue for premium wines from Premier League shippers. This would make sense, but we have to remember that the producers see only a portion of the price of that we the chump on the other end of the wallet wil...

I just came to a realization tonight that I have never tried a "tawny" port that does not have an age-designation.

Are there any that have jumped out at you that would be good to try as a 'first-time' tawny?

Todd

Mines a combo of Jay, Derek, and Alex. The younger stuff, say 1990-forward, and the cheaper stuff (under $30) get opened whenever without care. The older and more expensive stuff I try and open with other port loving friends so others can share in the fun. my word Andy, you can get VP for UNDER $30...

You're right Alan, it does beg the question Alan, how exactly does one produce a VP that will mature faster and be ready to drink in less time than a 'classic VP'??? :shock: ;? Tom, I have left my last two VPs (more out of coincidence than planning) in the decanter for over two weeks, stealing small...

Hold on. This is the sub-£10 category. And would I win the 1000 meters at the No-Training-Except-Port Fat-Boy Olympics? Maybe. But would that make me an Olympic athlete? Not in my wife’s eyes, let me tell you. Julian, I have been trying to convince my wife and friends that I am the world Champion f...

Ouch, that IS an expensive disappointment.

Todd

AHB wrote:Keep 10+ years
Vesuvio '92
Vargellas '91

Thanks Alex,
I have a single bottle of the Vargellas '91, which I had intended to hold for at least that decade. Glad to see this sentiment confirmed for me

Todd