Comments on: Survey: after-dinner drink, what’s yours?

By: Terence Hughes

Terence Hughes — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:03:00 +0000

A vinsanto if there are appropriate cantuccini (biscotti) available. If not, I usually go for the cognac.

What I really like is a caffe' corretto, but when you explain what it is, waiters here and in Paris will bring you a separate espresso and snifter of cognac. Man, I love Italy...

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:10:00 +0000

Although I am tempted to answer Sauternes just because it may possibly be the most expensive after-dinner drink on the menu, however I am not a big fan of sweet dessert wines. Instead I’d prefer an aged single malt, say, a 25 year if they have it on the menu because if it’s on the house and I don’t have to foot the bill, why not go for the best?

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 13:51:00 +0000

Port. For special occasions there’s nothing like a 1977 Fonseca. For the next really special event, I’m opening a 1963 Cockburn. That said, definitely port.

By: John Martin

John Martin — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 09:57:00 +0000

Sazerac 18 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey, neat, in a snifter. Bring it up to temperature — about 90 degrees F.

By: Dr. Vino

Dr. Vino — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:08:00 +0000

Mmmm, indeed Lisa! Sounds great!

Just an update on the results since the polling software is, um, not that sophisticated:

Port is leading with 26% followed by cognac with 20%, Sauternes with 13%, Grappa 7%, single malts 7%...

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:50:00 +0000

I voted for either a Maury or Rivesaltes, but not the Mas Amiel’s – too cloyingly sweet. These two regions are a recent discovery for me but I’m learning that there is a huge range in quality that isn’t even necessarily reflected in the price.

I recently had a Domaine des Schistes Hors d’Age Solera from Rivesaltes, which was incredible. It is made from Grenache noir in a solera style and it had crazy aromas of maple syrup, orange zest, nuts – almost brandy-like. I had this wine in a restaurant in Montreal and have been looking for it every since. Mmmmmm.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:59:00 +0000

I voted for Italian amaro / digestivo, although it's harder to find and usually only an option in Italian restaurants.

My 2nd choice would be sauternes or other dessert wines (like a nice ice wine or tokaji).