1955 Taylor

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1955 Taylor

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Taylor 1955, with which was toasted The Club, being The Club, at its annual Dinner on Saturday 26th January 2013. It came from the lot of ‟believed 1955” sold by Christies.
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=22045#p22045]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:
JDAW, in a PM to AHB, wrote:4. Unique red capsule marked with ‟J H & ? Brooke Ltd”. BN+3mm. A little capsule cutting suggests an unbranded cork.
The cork was actually branded, ‟YLOR” and ‟55” being visible.

T55, at d+4h. Dark red, 50% opaque. Nose lovely, dark dry cherry. taste somewhat dry, with heat mid-palate. Cherries throughout. Good length, with heat. Big redness, lovely size and mouthfillingness. Excellent port. ‟Dow’ly dry.”

Also see SV99(left) and SV99(right).
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