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Cameroon and Scotch or Whiskey Pairing

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des1517

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Does anyone have any good Cameroon and Scotch or whiskey pairing suggestions?

Thanks!
 
Cameroon’s tend to be heightened with sweetness and some pepper.

If it were me, I’d pair it with a rye whiskey like Bulleit Rye or Pikesville.

Most any smokey scotch will do, as the smokiness will go well with a sweet/peppery cigar.
 
cabaiguan juan said:
Is Cameroon on the sweeter side? If so, try a wheated whiskey or a scotch that is finished in a port or Madura cask.
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Brickhouse said:
Cameroon’s tend to be heightened with sweetness and some pepper.

If it were me, I’d pair it with a rye whiskey like Bulleit Rye or Pikesville.

Most any smokey scotch will do, as the smokiness will go well with a sweet/peppery cigar.
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Thanks Brickhouse! I do like a smokey, oakey, and somewhat salty whiskey or Scotch. I'll go on the hunt for a good rye. Didn't think about that. Thanks for the recommendation!
 
des1517 said:
Thanks Brickhouse! I do like a smokey, oakey, and somewhat salty whiskey or Scotch. I'll go on the hunt for a good rye. Didn't think about that. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Here’s a curveball. Find you a bottle of “Blackened” a nice smooth whiskey with a smokey profile, created by Dave Pickerell (former master distiller for Makers Mark). It was created for Metallica as their whiskey.

It’s actually damn fine, and it checks all the blocks you’re looking for at around $65.
 
Brickhouse said:
Here’s a curveball. Find you a bottle of “Blackened” a nice smooth whiskey with a smokey profile, created by Dave Pickerell (former master distiller for Makers Mark). It was created for Metallica as their whiskey.

It’s actually damn fine, and it checks all the blocks you’re looking for at around $65.
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I’ve been curious about Blackened. I’m definitely going to have to check it out
 
I may have a bottle already unopened :) Might need to open it this weekend :)
 
I'm just a Metallica fan, so I interested to hear if it is actually any good (I've heard from others that it is not bad), or if it's an abomination like Conor McGregor's Proper 12.
 
kann said:
I'm just a Metallica fan, so I interested to hear if it is actually any good (I've heard from others that it is not bad), or if it's an abomination like Conor McGregor's Proper 12.
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Proper 12 isn't horrible. There isn't a lot to it in terms of flavor, but it goes down quick and easy
 
kann said:
I'm just a Metallica fan, so I interested to hear if it is actually any good (I've heard from others that it is not bad), or if it's an abomination like Conor McGregor's Proper 12.
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I drink a lot of whiskey....a....lot. I'm not saying that I'm an expert, I'm just saying that generally I've drank/drink enough whiskey to know what's good and what's not. Blackened is solid guys. It's worth your money if you get it around that $65 price point.

I bought it originally because I'm just a huge Metallica fan and wanted to have it around. I've had multiple bottles now. Everyone I pour it for is surprised that it is smooth, smoky, and maintains a bourbon profile even though it's a blend with some rye and finished in brandy casks.

I will always have a bottle at my bar going forward. It holds up.
 
Brickhouse said:
Here’s a curveball. Find you a bottle of “Blackened” a nice smooth whiskey with a smokey profile, created by Dave Pickerell (former master distiller for Makers Mark). It was created for Metallica as their whiskey.

It’s actually damn fine, and it checks all the blocks you’re looking for at around $65.
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Excellent. I'll go and try it sometime. Thanks for the suggestion!
 
kann said:
I'm just a Metallica fan, so I interested to hear if it is actually any good (I've heard from others that it is not bad), or if it's an abomination like Conor McGregor's Proper 12.
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I've never had a celeb owned booze brand that has been worth a damn.
 
tomthirtysix said:
I've never had a celeb owned booze brand that has been worth a damn.
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I don’t completely disagree, but if it’s the right distiller then it could be promising.

Alice and Chains Bourbon by Few is fantastic.

Flaming Lips Rye by Few is great.

Blackened which was developed by Dave Pickerell (Former Master Distiller of Makers) is solid.
 
Casamigos tequila is celebrity owned I think and it’s damn good tequila
 
Good to learn about Blackened. I would have shied away from it as a gimmick. Kinda like the Sammy Hagar Cabo Wabo tequila. But hearing the distiller is from Makers Mark...I will have to try it. Same with the ones from Few.
 
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