Perfect Pairings

[DBall]

I know I have my go-to's... things I pair with any cigar. For me, it's coffee (or some derivative of it) or ginger ale. However, I've noticed that some certain cigars have a pretty distinct taste and certain pairings bring out the best the cigar has to offer.

I figured it'd be cool to create a thread so people could try the pairings of others so, write down your pairing and what makes it stand out to you... this could be a fun thread. I'll start:

[DBall]

San Cristobal El Principe & Wild Cherry Pepsi

When I smoke SCdLH's, I get a taste kinda like black cherry... usually it's muted and in the background, but when I paired it this morning with a Wild Cherry Pepsi, it brought it out to the forefront and made the experience a hundred times more fantastic...

Sweet Tea and... a Cigar

[Skywalker]

For some reason Tatuaje red and white label seem to go best with a Red Eye - Beer and Clamato (12 oz of beer to 2 oz of Clamato or tomato juice w/ chili powder)!

It is like a fiesta for your mouth!!!

[Gargoyle]

Graycliff Crystal w/ Kenya Coffee -- Hints of citrus flavor in Kenya coffee balance and compliment the strength of the Crystal.
Graycliff 1666 w/ Tawny Port -- Leather flavor of the 1666 goes well with the port and doesn't get lost.
Gurkha Black Dragon or Ancient Warrior w/ any coffee -- Deep flavors that always seem to complement each other.
Gurkha Symphony or Nat Sherman Met. Maddie w/ latte or mild coffee -- Very mellow blending with neither overpowering each other. Morning smokes.

And for some of the less conventional pairings:
Acid Kuba Kuba w/ Cherry Coke -- the sweetness pairs well and doesn't clash
Tatiana Nightcap w/ Brazil coffee -- nice mingling of nutty coffee flavors

Based on Pokers response to the Discretionary Income thread I would have to say Jade and Tiffany would make a nice pairing.

[replicant_argent]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

Based on Pokers response to the Discretionary Income thread I would have to say Jade and Tiffany would make a nice pairing.

Those who are awake will notice no Al in that sammich.

Sex and Cigars

OK back on topic.

Not sure why but I really like my scotch with my cigars. I can't tell you what taste is pulled from what but I do know I like it. So much so that I find myself going through much more scotch than I should. :-)


Good topic Dan, I just might learn something.

[jaycarla]

As much as I love a Scotch with a "good" cigar, it is still hard to beat a 5 Vegas A with a stout Espresso.

20 years and still pairing cigars with Drambuie which is a match made in heaven. The taste of this wonderful scotch whiskey with a hint of honey compliments any cigar and enhances it. I have had mediocre cigars that when paired with this elixer turns them into a satisfying smoke. Another drink that I have been having is called Amarula that a afficionado talked me into drinking on the Queen Mary 2 a couple of years ago. I thought he was nutts but when I tasted it along with my cigar,,,voila',,,another great match.

[sofaman]

PAM 26 with Killer Beans Nic Knife Fight Coffee

[SmokinApe]

I don't like to eat when I smoke... I like to drink; Beers ,tequila, wine, wiskey, malt liquor, and well just about any other booze...

[icantbejon]

I always enjoy my cigars with Bass Pale Ale. I don't know what it is, but I haven't had another beer that compliments cigars quite as well as Bass.

[buzzman]

a buttertart and cherry coke and any Padron x000

Just nubbed a Punch Royal Selection No. 12 and took my last sip of Woodchuck Draft Cider Amber. Wow!

[krash]

It's almost always Diet Dr. Pepper when I have a cigar. Not too sweet. I especially like 5 Vegas "A"'s with this combo.