Flavours of slightly burnt teacake covered in blackberry jam. The liquorice and slightly cooked flavours add a bitterness to the flavour which balances the dried currant sweetness. But this is not a flavour that everyone will enjoy. If you want a sweeter style of Port then get a Tawny.
Cockburn’s No.1 Special Reserve Port review
- 4
- Type: Port
- Country: Portugal
- Region: Douro
- Supplier: Asda, Co-op, Tesco, Waitrose
- Price when reviewed: 7.50
- What the label says: No need to decant
- Alcohol %: 20
- Format: Bottle with natural cork
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