Swagger is made in the traditional port-style entirely from Chambourcin, which gives this wine a deep ruby color and distinct black cherry flavor. The wine is a well-balanced drier ruby style with smooth tannins and acidity that help highlight the subtle smokiness and caramel undertones from the bourbon barrel aging.

Starting with Edition II, Swagger has been made in the Solera style of fortified wine making, Although the residual sugar varies from bottling to bottling, this style helps to maintain quality and consistency from year-to-year by blending multiple vintages of the wine together.