1982 Graham Single Harvest Tawny (bottled 2018)

[Alex Bridgeman]

Available by the glass (@£29 for 100ml) from a jeroboam kept in an ice bucket on the bar at the Oxford & Cambridge Club. Drunk there with Glenn Elliott.

Graham 1982, bottled in 4.5 litre jeroboam in 2018. Polished orange colour, the colour of old oak. A slight dryness and dustiness to the nose, like a restrained Verdelho. Quite elegant with a burnt orange tone to it, a good orange acidity and freshness to the palate. The finish is attractive burnt orange and lasts so long. Lovely.  90/100. Drunk 15-May-24.

[Glenn E.]

1982 GSHT (b. 2018 from 4.5l). A glass to drink while Alex showed me around the Oxford & Cambridge Club. Drier than I prefer from a Tawny Port, and distinctly not what I expect from a Graham. That said, still quite pleasant with different orange notes and plenty of acidity. 92 points.