First glass of port

[Subvet642]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks for the heads up!