*Been thinking about using everclear and 151 rum this year. *Seems
> like a little bit of rum would give a nice carmelly background to the
> port. *
>

I agree with ted. Don't fortify unless you really think your port
needs it. I make port every fall/winter and have found that using
something like EJ Brandy does not improve the port. Brandy is over-
powering and so if I want it stronger, I will referment the port by
adding several cups(per gallon) of light malt and allowing nature to
take it's course. BY THE WAY, one ought to allow Port to aged about 6
months minimum to really determine it's qualities AND NO i am not
from Portugal.