Drink pairing along with CIGARs
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, Jun 24 2012 05:12 PM
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Posted 24 June 2012 - 05:12 PM
When you read certain magazines, they always compare certain SPIRITS along with different CIGARS. I wanted to start a thread to see what beverages (beer, wine, etc.) do you drink along with your cigars...
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Posted 24 June 2012 - 06:43 PM
Not really an original idea around here. If you search you'll find a number of threads with people's recommendations. However, I'll play. I like coffee, coke, scotch, rye, and most liqueurs with my cigars. I avoid any drinks that are acidic or have tannins.
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Posted 24 June 2012 - 07:08 PM
Taylor fladgate 20 year port or whiskey
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Posted 24 June 2012 - 07:17 PM
Anything in my liquor cabinet ( bourbon or scotch) with anything in my humidor
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Posted 24 June 2012 - 10:38 PM
Anything in my liquor cabinet ( bourbon or scotch) with anything in my humidor
This.
Although I'll add aged rum, good port, Calvados, and espresso to that list. Mixed drinks, however, I think tend to detract. Neat, rocks, or GTFO.
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 08:19 AM
Calvados
I had my first taste of this with some cigars this weekend thanks to Tim (MX). I never would have guessed it was an apple brandy. I generally don't like brandy, but this stuff was very smooth and had a great (basically whiskey-like) taste from the oak casks. Highly recommended.
This weekend I had bourbon, irish whiskey (Greennore), calvados and beer with my cigars. Add rum, scotch, other whiskeys, coffee, water and (very rarely) pop the list, and that's what I like to pair.
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 09:05 AM
My go to is Four Roses Small Batch or Ron Zacapa 23
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 09:30 AM
I like a good strong oily IPA with my cigars, such as Victory Hop Wallop.
Also like Coke Zero, Iced Tea or water with lemon or lime.
I don't pair drinks with cigars; rather just drink what I feel like drinking and let the cigar impress me all on its own.
Also like Coke Zero, Iced Tea or water with lemon or lime.
I don't pair drinks with cigars; rather just drink what I feel like drinking and let the cigar impress me all on its own.
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Posted 25 June 2012 - 11:35 AM
Calvados
I had my first taste of this with some cigars this weekend thanks to Tim (MX). I never would have guessed it was an apple brandy. I generally don't like brandy, but this stuff was very smooth and had a great (basically whiskey-like) taste from the oak casks. Highly recommended.
I was just talking to an older acquaintance who spent/ spends a lot of time in France and he insisted I try this stuff. He was appalled that I hadn't heard of it. I can't seem to find anything beyond Apple Jack in the PA state stores, though. I may have to start looking a little more actively.
Edited by Pipe Smoker, 25 June 2012 - 11:37 AM.
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 07:17 PM
Always enjoy this pairing:
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Posted 28 June 2012 - 09:24 PM
Always enjoy this pairing:
I actually have one of those beers (thanks to TallPaul) and one of those cigars in my possession right now. I might have to try that combo tomorrow night.
Edited by 2K6TBSS, 28 June 2012 - 09:25 PM.
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Posted 29 July 2012 - 06:41 AM
I enjoy Irish Whiskey or Scotch most often with of without cigars. The cigar just enhances the experience. Makes me go to a nice warm place. ^_^
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Posted 11 January 2013 - 03:17 AM
Honestly when I smoke a cigar I usually go for something non alcoholic. I love coffe and espresso with my smokes and lately my go to beverage hs been ginger ale
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Posted 12 January 2013 - 12:00 PM
Old thread resurrected, eh...?
My usual drink with a cigar is an A&W Diet Rootbeer. If it's in the evening, or I know I'm not going out, I like a pint or several of Guinness. I'm not a big liquor drinker.
My usual drink with a cigar is an A&W Diet Rootbeer. If it's in the evening, or I know I'm not going out, I like a pint or several of Guinness. I'm not a big liquor drinker.
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Posted 27 March 2013 - 04:09 AM
A good stout
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Posted 27 March 2013 - 07:54 AM
My preference is to drink Guinness Draught or Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier. From a non-alcoholic perspective, I enjoy Coke Zero and an Arnold Palmer (lemonade/iced tea) with my cigars.
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Posted 27 March 2013 - 08:10 AM
Lots of suggestions out there old and new, but like Doc, I'll play along.
Robc300 turned me on to Dr. Pepper a long time ago, just seems to go well. Coke always does the trick as well. However if it's alcohol, then I like something nice and dark or Makers Mark on the rocks.
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Posted 29 March 2013 - 06:34 PM
JD on the rocks
Sweet Tea
Corona- With a good stogie it hits the spot. Haven't figured it out yet.
Not necessarily in that order.
Edited by BornaTiger, 29 March 2013 - 06:36 PM.
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Posted 29 March 2013 - 06:48 PM
Horchata, coke, orange pop, water or whiskey.
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Posted 08 April 2013 - 01:25 PM
Johnny Walker Blue (but 98% of the time it's JW Black);
Jack Daniels Gentlemen;
Bacardi 8 Anos;
Coffee (Green Mountain Black Magic);
Snapple Peach Tea (Don't knock it until you've tried it);
Edited due to crappy work browser not displaying correctly.
Edited by woodbm, 08 April 2013 - 01:27 PM.
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