Cigars with port

[Major_Tom]

Yeah that sounds alright. You can buy a few bits and pieces for humidifying small numbers of cigars, namely humidisticks, humidipuck and travel humidfiers, as well as pouches etc. Cgars Ltd have a good range and excellent service:

http://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/cigar-humidors-hygrometers-humidifiers-c-320_157_208.html

My caddy took about 2 weeks to get to me (from ebay). Holds 15 48g cigars on nice secure foam and cost about ?25 all told. As well as being pretty darn bulletproof it can keep your cigars fresh whilst deep-sea diving and also used as a liferaft.
The humidifier is very small and would need to be refilled often if any sticks took up permanent residence in it, but is fine for weekends and the like.

[nicwing]

I can't believe there are so many Port virgins around.

It's a great drink but unless you have very deep pockets getting into good cigars and vintage port is going to be an expensive business.

I have about 10 bottles of very good port under the stairs and have a great source for Old Crusted.

The main problem these days is that I tend to drink it like wine, I always had a really good system for not getting pished and I generally know when I have had enough.....except when I drink port.

Dangerous stuff.

[whisky77]

I can't believe there are so many Port virgins around.

It's a great drink but unless you have very deep pockets getting into good cigars and vintage port is going to be an expensive business.

I have about 10 bottles of very good port under the stairs and have a great source for Old Crusted.

The main problem these days is that I tend to drink it like wine, I always had a really good system for not getting pished and I generally know when I have had enough.....except when I drink port.

Dangerous stuff.

Interesting Nic, I will normally have one small glass with my cigar and that will be it, and I never drink port unless I have a cigar.

Wish i could say the same about the whisky.

[Major_Tom]

We had freeflowing vintage Taylor's a few year ago when my sister got married. A colossal cheesboard and unlimited port, I was in heaven! Alongside cheese is where Port spiritually belongs, in my book.

If anyone is looking at trying some for the first time its worth buying something nice; as with most drinks the cheap stuff can be foul but the premium ranges are really excellent.

[daverave999]

Just been down the road to M&S and invested in a bottle of that LBV port that whisky77 recommended. I wasn't going to smoke tonight, but I may end up doing so now...

You can buy a few bits and pieces for humidifying small numbers of cigars, namely humidisticks, humidipuck and travel humidfiers, as well as pouches etc. Cgars Ltd have a good range and excellent service:

http://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/cigar-humi...0_157_208.html

I used one of the humidifying pouches when I first started on the cigars, and they work fine. Might want some kind of hard case around it to protect them from impact if possible.

[yankeefan]

cigars with port

hmmmmmmmmmmm you guys are giving me ideas here. the wife and i are going out thursday to our fave restaurant. my birthday. i liketo have an after dinner drink, and this discussin on port does dound good. thanks men

[Deano]

I absolutely love port. In the winter you'll often find me devouring a bottle and a large slice of brie, stilton, or similar.

However, I'm not sure it'll go great with cigars. It's a bit strong. I prefer a weaker tipple, or at least a strong one with some watering down.

For instance, I certainly can't have a cigar with coffee - has to be an Earl Grey or something.

Having said that, I'm currently having a Monte PE with the usual coke and 7 year old Havana Club. What do I know.

[daverave999]

Deano, try it with a RASS

[Stevieboy]

I love port too...all varieties but esp. a 10 YO Tawny...mmmm

Whilst in Spain I few years ago, I tried chilled port for the first time...utterly amazing and felt totally different on the palate...a bit thicker and sweeter...I went through a phase for a year or two after of only drinking it chilled. Recommended!!!!

[nicwing]

Hey Stevieboy, are you talking about white port or the traditional red?

[Stevieboy]

Hey Stevieboy, are you talking about white port or the traditional red?

Sorry Nic...should have said: Porto Rouge!! Excellent stuff. Even cheap stuff tastes excellent after a few hours dans le frigo

[nicwing]

Interesting, I have had chilled red wine but never red port, so many things to try and so little time.

I tried white port at room temperature and it was bloody awful, only to be told you had to drink it well chilled.

[Stevieboy]

I tried white port at room temperature and it was bloody awful, only to be told you had to drink it well chilled.

LOL!!! I've done that too but thought it tasted not bad

[Robusto]

Because of this thread, I bought a ?20 selection box of five 20cl bottles of different ports on the P&O home yesterday afternoon.

Graham's Fine White Port
Graham's Fine Ruby Port
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage Port
Graham's Six Grapes Port
Graham's 10 Year Old Port

I hate buying selection boxes of anything because I think they are a bit gay. A single bottle of any of the above was on sale for around a tenner, so this is a real rip-off.

I don't know if Graham's is the gnat's piss make of port, but I'm taking a toke glass down to my smoke shack and am going to try the different ports out with different Havanas.

I have a feeling I'm going to be very happy for a while down there. Indeed, I'm about to pair a JL No2 with a glass or two of 10 Year Old Port on a beautiful afternoon. Pig in shit comes to mind.

[whisky77]

Good choice.

Because of this thread, I bought a ?20 selection box of five 20cl bottles of different ports on the P&O home yesterday afternoon.

Graham's Fine White Port
Graham's Fine Ruby Port
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage Port
Graham's Six Grapes Port
Graham's 10 Year Old Port

I hate buying selection boxes of anything because I think they are a bit gay. A single bottle of any of the above was on sale for around a tenner, so this is a real rip-off.

I don't know if Graham's is the gnat's piss make of port, but I'm taking a toke glass down to my smoke shack and am going to try the different ports out with different Havanas.

I have a feeling I'm going to be very happy for a while down there. Indeed, I'm about to pair a JL No2 with a glass or two of 10 Year Old Port on a beautiful afternoon. Pig in shit comes to mind.

Good choice Robusto, Graham`s is quality stuff indeed.I have tried their Ruby and 10YO and they are both good , but the Graham`s LBV takes a bit of beating IMO.