with the rum's molasses origin barely detectable beneath the fruit

citrus brightness — somewhere between candied orange and pineapple — cuts through the richness

Building a vertical or horizontal vintage port tasting around the 1997 declaration

with minimal spice or herbal complexity

mild profile blends easily without overwhelming other ingredients

Dow's Vintage Port 1997 cognac-vs with the rum's molasses originDow's Vintage Port 1997 is a declared vintage Port from Portugal's Douro Valley, bottled at 20% ABV in a 750ml format. Awarded 95 points by Wine Spectator and named to its prestigious Top 100 list in 2000, this vintage remains one of the most respected releases from the late 1990s. Quick Facts: ABV: 20% Origin: Douro Valley, Portugal Vintage: 1997 Producer: Dow's (Symington Family Estates) Production & Heritage Dow's has been producing Port since 1798