Cocktail
Porto Flip
The Porto Flip is a rich, dessert-like classic from the old "flip" family — tawny port and a measure of brandy shaken hard with a whole fresh egg yolk, strained up into a small wine glass and dusted with freshly grated nutmeg. Creamy, nutty and vinous at around 15 percent ABV, it is an IBA "Unforgettable" classic and one of the oldest surviving members of the centuries-old flip tradition.
Sweet15% ABV
At a glance
Signature
Nutty & Raisin
Caramel
Strength
Moderate ABV
15% ABV
Amber and creamy, the Porto Flip smells of nutty, raisined tawny port and warm brandy over the rich custard of egg yolk, all crowned by the fragrant, faintly sweet spice of freshly grated nutmeg. On the palate it is soft and dessert-like — deeply nutty and vinous from the oak-aged port, gently sweet, warmed but not sharpened by the brandy, and rounded into a silky, almost custard-like body by the yolk. The nutmeg lingers on the finish, and at around 15 percent alcohol in the glass it drinks like a rich, mellow nightcap rather than a stiff cocktail.
Taste balance
BitternessSmooth
SmoothBitter
StrengthMedium
LightStrong