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I just had a great realization

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bombtek

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I have always been a dedicated vodka drinker. Straight up with ice....sometimes with a squeeze of lemon juice ...maybe a drop or two.
Well today I looked in the liquor cabinet and saw waaaaaay in the back a 750ml bottle of J&B that had been sitting in there since I've moved here about three years ago. Unopened, unwanted, and hidden behind all the other "good stuff".
Today I figured what the hell ...that bottle looks like it feels abandoned...the red-headed step-child of my liquor cabinet.
I cracked it open and pured out three fingers over some ice and prepped my 'gar. A cu-avana maduro that I bought on the cheap.
Since I got them I've smoked three out of the box. I felt that they were not bad...not great, but not bad...good for just sparking up and relaxing.
cut a bit off the cap, toasted the foot and blew out allo the impurities once I had it good and lit.
Now here came the epiphony moment.....I took a sip of the J&B right after I got my first good draw off the avana. I was floored!!!!!
My taste buds ....I dunno ....opened up I guess ....the flavor of the cigar...and mind you it's a cheapie...was right there ...like it never had been before...
I took another drag....let the smoke linger on my palate...took a sip...GOOD GOD!!...this was incredible!!! I could TASTE the sweetness of the maduro wrapper...the mellowness of the tobacco blend of the filler..and the richness of the binder...I am not joking guys...I could actually tell what I was smoking by the taste of it...
I had never experienced that before. I had never had scotch with a cigar before....the way that everything came together ...it could only mean one thing...these two vices belong together (for me anyways).
Never again will I just light up a 'gar while relaxing at home on the outdoor longer without three fingers of scotch there to accompany the smoke.
I can't do it at work, but at home....it is the only way.
 
My cigars always taste better with scotch. It's gotten so that I rarley smoke anything good without it.

Doc.
 
bombtek said:
I have always been a dedicated vodka drinker. Straight up with ice....sometimes with a squeeze of lemon juice ...maybe a drop or two.
Well today I looked in the liquor cabinet and saw waaaaaay in the back a 750ml bottle of J&B that had been sitting in there since I've moved here about three years ago. Unopened, unwanted, and hidden behind all the other "good stuff".
Today I figured what the hell ...that bottle looks like it feels abandoned...the red-headed step-child of my liquor cabinet.
I cracked it open and pured out three fingers over some ice and prepped my 'gar. A cu-avana maduro that I bought on the cheap.
Since I got them I've smoked three out of the box. I felt that they were not bad...not great, but not bad...good for just sparking up and relaxing.
cut a bit off the cap, toasted the foot and blew out allo the impurities once I had it good and lit.
Now here came the epiphony moment.....I took a sip of the J&B right after I got my first good draw off the avana. I was floored!!!!!
My taste buds ....I dunno ....opened up I guess ....the flavor of the cigar...and mind you it's a cheapie...was right there ...like it never had been before...
I took another drag....let the smoke linger on my palate...took a sip...GOOD GOD!!...this was incredible!!! I could TASTE the sweetness of the maduro wrapper...the mellowness of the tobacco blend of the filler..and the richness of the binder...I am not joking guys...I could actually tell what I was smoking by the taste of it...
I had never experienced that before. I had never had scotch with a cigar before....the way that everything came together ...it could only mean one thing...these two vices belong together (for me anyways).
Never again will I just light up a 'gar while relaxing at home on the outdoor longer without three fingers of scotch there to accompany the smoke.
I can't do it at work, but at home....it is the only way.
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I know what you mean. I just tried Dalmore "Cigar Malt" scotch with a couple of smokes. It really takes it to another level. I was a virgin scotch drinker and I think it opened doors to try other brands of scotch. Unlike girlfriends and wives, you can try many different ones and experiment (and get away with it). :love:
 
AVB said:
The assimilation has begun. Wait until you get some good scotch.
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When it comes to scotch, I'm one of those crawl before you walk kinda fellows...it would probably be a waste to pick up something in one of your scotch buyers clubs without getting...I guess shall we say better aquainted with the tastes of scotch??

Always been a Tequila drinker but this post definitely has be curious :)
 
I've always been a fan of The Glenlivet 12yr, but i recently picked up a duty-free bottle of JWGL on my way back from Puerto Rico. I have a feeling i will be enjoying scotch with my cigars from now on as well! :thumbs:
 
Ah, I love seeing fresh new palates finding the world of scotch. It is a wonderful, happy place, welcome!
And yes, it makes cigars EVEN BETTER!
 
i remember the first time i paired the two.

i had been smoking the cigar for a few minutes, and it was 'o.k.'

i took a sip or two of scotch, went back to the cigar & was FLOORED how different it tasted.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
 
smokelaw1 said:
Ah, I love seeing fresh new palates finding the world of scotch. It is a wonderful, happy place, welcome!
And yes, it makes cigars EVEN BETTER!
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Thanks to your suggestion of the cigar malt as a first try! :thumbs: I am contemplating trying Glenfiddich Solera Reserve as my next stop.....
 
I don't know the Solera Reserve. Like I said, though, glenfiddich is one of the world's best selling Scotches for a reason, and has a very large dedicated following. AVB might have some info on the Solera. Please let me know how it is!
 
smokelaw1 said:
I don't know the Solera Reserve. Like I said, though, glenfiddich is one of the world's best selling Scotches for a reason, and has a very large dedicated following. AVB might have some info on the Solera. Please let me know how it is!
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Will do.

I read his review and the price is reasonable. Now I am going to see if I can locate it.
 
I've never been a scotch drinker. Just couldn't get past that rough taste you get right at the end. I've tried the "good" stuff (Macallan & others), but it just never did it for me.

This weekend I had a few friends over and pulled out a little jar of some "really, really good stuff" that AVB had sent me. I could not believe the difference! It was smooth in a way I didn't think scotch could be, and it absolutely enhanced the cigar I had with it.

Now I'm on a quest for more like it. :)
 
I've forgotten what I sent, if you know I should be able to tell you where to get more.

kevpriest said:
This weekend I had a few friends over and pulled out a little jar of some "really, really good stuff" that AVB had sent me......

Now I'm on a quest for more like it. :)
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....warning: Good bourbon has the same effect. The "dark side" looms, young one; there is no turning back now..... :laugh:

Cheers - B.B.S.
 
Damn it guys! Now I gotta go out and get some Scotch, and now for the real issue...the local Liquor store also has a decent walk in Humidore..prices not so decent but competitive with other stores around here I guess.

I wonder if I can take a lawn chair and just take the Scotch into the Humidore and hang for awhile?

Its quite possible I would need someone to post bail later and I guess its possible I would need a place to stay when the wife kicks me out. I think what we are looking at is the need for a "Live-in Humidore."

They had that "Boy in the plastic bubble" movie, perhaps theres a market for a "Man in a Cedar cabinet" movie. With all the crappy reality shows nowdays, atleast that might be interesting.
 
Had some Walker gold last Wednesday with a buddy of mine while smoking a Fuente 858. I am not really a scotch drinker but this was actually really good. $65 dollars a bottle though. Is there anything comparable to this that is a little less expensive. Only ever had Chivas Regal and Glenlivet.
 
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