Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a 20% ABV (40 proof) tawny port from the Douro Valley, Portugal — a 750mL bottle blended from wines averaging a full decade of aging in seasoned oak casks. Taylor's (est. 1692) is the benchmark house for tawny port: long wood aging turns the wine amber-gold and trades primary fruit for walnut, butterscotch, dried fig and spice. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 20% ABV / 40 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 10 years average in seasoned oak casks
- Origin: Douro Valley, Portugal
- Profile: Walnut, butterscotch, dried fig, spice
Ten Years in Wood, Bottled at Its Peak
Tawny port is all about patience: a decade in oak gives the 10 Year Old its signature amber color and its nutty, caramelized depth, and Taylor's blending mastery keeps it fresh rather than heavy. It's ready to drink the day it lands — tawny doesn't improve in bottle. Explore the port wine collection and more from Taylor's Port.
Tasting Notes
Walnut and butterscotch on the nose with dried fig and a thread of spice. The palate is smooth and medium-sweet — toasted nuts, caramel and dried fruit over gentle tannins — finishing long and warming.
How to Enjoy
Serve slightly chilled (55–60°F) as an after-dinner pour. Pair with aged cheeses, almond tart or pecan pie; a splash over vanilla ice cream is a classic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "10 Year Old" mean on a tawny port?
The average age of the wines in the blend is ten years — not a single vintage, but a consistent house style.
Should Taylor's 10 Year Tawny be decanted?
No — tawny port is filtered and ready to pour; just serve slightly chilled.
How long does an opened bottle of tawny port last?
Weeks in the fridge once opened — far longer than ruby or vintage port.
What is the ABV of Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny?
20% ABV (40 proof).
A decade of oak in every glass — order Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Port online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.