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What did Port taste like in 1870? Find out in this beautifully presented Centenario Port Duo luxury case, which holds full-sized bottles of 1870 and 1970 Old Colheita Tawny Port, along with a 50ml miniature of each Port and a signed certificate. This once-in-a-lifetime sip is due to the efforts of the Last Drop Distillers, who typically release spirits. For their 11th release, they have painstakingly sourced these Colheitas from the van Zeller family cellars. The glossy dark red 1870 Tawny looks fragile but still sings with deep verve and subtle acidity, with an elusive finish that whispers layers of fig, cedar, clove and orange peel notes. The younger 1970 has richer clove and coffee notes, well-rested and balanced with still-zippy acidity and tension. $6,280 from Vinum Fine Wines