Celebrate the season with Sandeman Porto

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or looking for the perfect gift, get into the spirit this season with Sandeman Porto. What’s on your Christmas list?

Cocktails

1. Sandeman on the Rocks is a simple cocktail that makes a perfect pre-dinner treat.

2. The Sandeman Royal will make bar-duty at your holiday bash quick and painless. Combine two ounces of the Sandeman 20 Year Old Porto with a splash of Chivas Regal 12 Year Old, add ice and shake vigorously. Strain and serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

3. The Ciderhouse Punch, created by renowned mixologist Jonathan Pogash, showcases how mixable Sandeman Porto Founders Reserve is. Combine a bottle of Founders Reserve, 20 ounces of apple cider, 10 ounces of fresh lemon juice and 10 ounces of ginger syrup into a punch bowl with ice and stir well. Serve with sliced apples and lemons inside the bowl.

4. The Sandeman Sparkler will make your bubbles even more festive.

Pairings

5. Try the 20 Year Old Tawny Porto with roasted duck. The porto exhibits elegant flavors such as hints of dried apricots, honey, nuts and spices that perfectly compliment the duck.

6. Pair Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny Porto with intense cheeses. The Prenees Brebis and Boerenkaas Gouda from Murray’s Cheese will ensure that you’ll make an impression.

7. Try the Sandeman 2011 Vintage Porto with a Chocolate Mousse Divine. Chocolate and porto is a classic pairing for a reason.

8. The Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Porto matches perfectly with these easy Almond Tarts, which are a simple way to impress guests.

Gifts

9. For the porto connoisseur in your life, give them 100 years worth of porto by gifting them the entire collection of Sandeman Aged Tawnies, including10, 20, 30 and 40 Year Old Tawny Portos. SRP: $330

10. The Sandeman Founders Reserve Gift Pack includes a decorative limited edition tin and makes the perfect gift for the cocktail lover on your list. SRP: $20

11. Cask 33, a 50-year-old blend of Aged Tawny, was laid down in the early 1960s and included wines up to 70 years of age. If you are looking for something extra special to give this holiday season, I would recommend gifting Cask 33. SRP: $730

12. Hat & Cape, a limited edition 2000 Vintage Porto, was released to commemorate Sandeman’s 225th anniversary and would make a great gift for the collector on your list. SRP: $100

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