Port life

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It sounds like generalken had one of Cockburn's generic Tawny Ports rather than one of their aged Tawny's. If the bottle only said Tawny Port, and not 10 Year or 20 Year, then it is a tawny but aged only for 2 or 3 years. As such it really doesn't have the character of the aged tawnys. If you want to truly experience a real tawny, generalken, then spring for the extra few bucks and pick up a Cockburn 10 Year tawny Port. Personally, I prefer 20 year tawnys, because they're much richer and have gobs more character. They match perfectly with a piece of Stilton cheese and walnuts for dessert.