If you thought port was just for Christmas, served in dusty decanters, and sipped by your nan, think again. Taylor’s – one of Portugal’s oldest port houses – is turning that stereotype firmly on its head, with this chocolate shot glasses pack.
Perfect as a post-roast treat, the pack contains eight chocolate shot cups, and a half bottle of Taylor’s LBV (which scored a solid 85/100 in our recent taste test). Simply fill, sip and eat – be warned, it can get a bit messy!
Port and chocolate is one of those pairings everyone knows works, yet is rarely enjoyed outside of the Christmas period. Until now that is. Here, the rich, slightly bitter 58% dark chocolate melts into the velvety, fortified wine, making us wonder why we hadn’t thought of this combo sooner.
In fact, if you’re after a no-faff way to round off your meal, why not replace dessert with it entirely? I bought a bottle out after a recent Sunday roast with friends to squeals of delight, plenty of refills and more spillages then I care to mention.
With port and chocolate being such a key pairing, Easter is the natural time to treat yourself, or your host, to a bottle. Priced at £20 (and currently 15% off!), it’s a seasonal sugar high we can get on board with, and a sophisticated swap for a traditional chocolate egg. Who said Easter was just for kids?
So, whether serving after the Sunday roast, or giving as an alternative Easter gift, we’re confident it will be well received. It’s certainly a conversation starter…
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk
