The 1927 Taylor's Vintage Port has a similar appearance to the 1924, yet the aromatics develop greater intensity with notes of sandalwood, ginger, cigar box, a hint of Clementine and a nutty tincture that becomes more pronounced, the longer it remains in the glass. The palate is full-bodied with more tannic structure than the 1924. It is exquisitely defined with notes of Manuka honey, liquorice, orange peel, fig and raisin. It shares the beguiling and sensual nature of the 1924 and it is slightly unctuous towards the finish. Endowed with immense length, this Taylor's Port lives up to its lofty reputation. Tasted in the Factory House in Porto for "Taylor's - The Story of a Classic Port House" book. - VM
VM96June 2018
Similar in appearance to the -24 but the nose develops greater intensity with notes of sandalwood, ginger, cigar box, a faint hint of Clementine and a nuttiness that gathers pace the longer it remains in glass. The palate is full-bodied with more tannic structure than the -24, still beautifully defined with notes of manuka honey, liquorice, orange peel, fig and raisin. Like the -24 is has a beguiling, sensuality to it, slightly unctuous towards the finish that leaves the tongue tingling with pleasure. Immense length, this Taylor's undoubtedly lives up to its reputation. Tasted November 2007. - WA
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