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Port Guides

Port, a fortified wine from Portugal, is a surprisingly diverse and adaptable drink. Port can be light and fruity, or dark and heavy. While it goes famously well with Stilton, it also work with all kinds of cheese, gets on famously with chocolate, and makes a great cocktail ingredient. And it doesn't always need decanting. Learn how to get more out of Port with our guides.

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A PORT INTRODUCTION

Port - the basics

Learn a bit about the history, geography and production methods of one of the world's great fortified wines.

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A PORT INTRODUCTION

Types of Port

From a light fruity tawny, to a deeply-coloured vintage, and not forgetting white Port, there's a Port for all occasions.

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HELP & ADVICE

How to drink Port

Port is a brilliant food wine as well as a great cocktail ingredient. Find out how to get the most out of your bottle with our handy guide.

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Adam O'Connell, writer at Master of Malt

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A top spirits writer gracing MoM for seven years, contributing over 900 articles

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'Doer of things' with 13 years' extensive drinks retail experience (& a true MoM OG)

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Word wrangler, rum aficionado, imperial stout maven & also a MoM OG

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Henry Jeffreys

Former Master of Malt features editor and award-winning drinks author

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Content whizz, shortlisted for IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication Trophy 2023

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