My coworkers, knowing I like port, bought me this for my birthday. I've tried Taylor Fladgate stuff before, and found it dull. Specifically, I tried the late bottled vintage 2003.
This first estate stuff tastes like the unaged baby brother of the older stuff. Sweeter, weaker, and a same long, low burn. It's not bad, but not thrilling.
Strangely, I think I like the young taste a little more than the aged stuff, but this first estate port burns harder. It's like a teenage version of the 2003 port - cruder, more violent, more brash. And I found Mr 2003 a bit bossy in the first place.
Acceptable, but a little crude. As with the other Taylor Fladgate port, I suspect this would taste better with something. By itself, it's a bore.
This stuff smells like Aunt Jemima pancake syrup.
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