In 1790, 25-year-old George Sandeman, the son of a wealthy Scottish carpenter, asked his father for a loan of £300. His aim was to set up as a wine merchant in London. George Sandeman then founded the Sandeman company, which later became one of the world's leading suppliers of port and sherry.

From the outset, Sandeman specialised in the production and trade of port and sherry. Unlike today, he did not run his business from his own offices, but from Tom's Coffee House in Birchin Lane in London. At that time, business was often conducted on the basis of a "gentleman's word". George Sandeman quickly gained an excellent reputation, which still characterises the Sandeman company today.

Specially selected port wines are used for ageing in wooden barrels. Gradual contact with the air concentrates the aromas and the ruby-coloured tones develop into a deep amber hue, creating the rare and delicious Sandeman Porto Tawny 30 Year Old. Ageing intensifies the fruit and produces the complex flavours characteristic of Tawny Port.

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