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After-Dinner Drinks Explained: Whisky, Liqueur or Port
What to drink after dinner: a sipping whisky, a coffee liqueur or a tawny port, and how to pour a small glass and take it slowly.
In short
- A good after-dinner drink is a sipping whisky, a coffee liqueur or a tawny port. Offer one strong and one sweet.
- Pour small: after-dinner drinks are for savouring.
- A whisky, a liqueur or a port all work, with or without dessert.
Glenfiddich 12
A richer whisky in a small glass.
Fresh orchard fruit and balanced oak. A classic way to end a meal.
- Style
- Single malt Scotch
- Tastes like
- Apple, honey, soft spice
- Per nip
- About $3.70
Tia Maria
Coffee, vanilla and caramel.
Deep roasted coffee, vanilla and caramel with balanced sweetness. Ideal after dinner.
- Style
- Coffee liqueur
- Serve
- Over ice, or with dessert
- Per nip
- About $1.83
Wolf Blass Tawny
Warm, nutty and sweet.
A rich fortified wine with balanced sweetness and a warming finish. Good after dinner or with desserts.
- Style
- Tawny port
- Tastes like
- Dried fruit, caramel, nuts
- Per glass
- About $5.20
How much should you pour?
A little goes a long way.
After-dinner drinks are about savouring, so a small measure goes a long way.
Having one strong and one sweet option means everyone finds something they like.
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Quick answers
What is a good drink after dinner?
A sipping whisky, a coffee liqueur or a tawny port. Pour a small glass of whichever you like.
How much should I pour?
A small glass is plenty. These are drinks to take slowly.
Can I have liqueur with dessert?
Yes. A coffee liqueur works over ice or alongside dessert, and a tawny port is made for it.
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