The Spirits Within
There's nothing quite like the experience of enjoying a premium cigar alongside a paired spirit. Whether it's a smooth and creamy Connecticut-wrapped cigar or a bold and spicy Nicaraguan, there's a whiskey or spirit out there that can complement and enhance its unique flavors.
Always remember to drink responsibly.
The Perfect Pair
Enjoy The Journey
World of Whiskey
Part of enjoying a great cigar and spirit is exploration. Always being mindful it's one's personal preference, here is a list of recommendations to start the cigar and whiskey taste profile journey (list shown in no particular ranking).
- Cohiba Behike 52 with Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak
- Arturo Fuente Don Carlos with Glenfiddich 18 Year Old
- Padron 1964 Anniversary Series with Lagavulin 16 Year Old
- Davidoff Millennium Blend with Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year Old
- Montecristo No. 2 with Ardbeg Uigeadail
- Partagas Serie D No. 4 with Talisker 10 Year Old
- Romeo y Julieta Churchill with Glenlivet 18 Year Old
- Oliva Serie V Melanio with Laphroaig 10 Year Old
- Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 with Highland Park 18 Year Old
- Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 with Oban 14 Year Old
The Change Up
Scotch and Stogie Crossover
At the end of the day, the art of cigar and scotch pairing is all about finding the perfect balance of flavors and aromas. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the exquisite pleasure of a perfectly paired cigar and whiskey, and savor the luxurious experience that comes with it. The change up recommendations.
- La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor with Buffalo Trace Bourbon
- Perdomo Reserve Champagne with Maker's Mark Bourbon
- Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 with Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon
- My Father Le Bijou 1922 with Basil Hayden's Bourbon
- Tatuaje Havana VI with Bulleit Bourbon
- Liga Privada T52 with Angel's Envy Bourbon
- Avo Syncro Nicaragua with Glenmorangie 10 Year Old
- Ashton VSG with The Macallan 18 Year Old Sherry Oak
- Punch Rare Corojo with Jameson Irish Whiskey
- Rocky Patel Sun Grown with Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Mix It Up
Cigars and Mixed Drinks
If whiskey is not your thing, fear not. Here is a list of 10 name brand cigars of different tobaccos paired with 10 name brand mixed drinks:
- Rocky Patel Decade with Old Fashioned
- Romeo y Julieta Reserve Real with Margarita
- Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story with Manhattan
- Macanudo Café Hyde Park with Mojito
- Acid Kuba Kuba with Cosmopolitan
- Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Natural with Sidecar
- Montecristo White with Whiskey Sour
- Cohiba Black Churchill with Dark and Stormy
- Oliva Serie G with Gin and Tonic
- La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor with Negroni
The Lists
Remember, the key to a great pairing is balance. You want the flavors of both the cigar and the spirit to complement and enhance each other, not compete. So take your time, experiment with different combinations, and savor the experience.
Scotch/Whiskey Brands for your choosing:
• Macallan
• Glenlivet
• Lagavulin
• Talisker
• Laphroaig
• Oban
• Balvenie
• Highland Park
• Glenfiddich
• Ardbeg
• Johnnie Walker
• Glenmorangie
• Aberlour
• Bowmore
• Bruichladdich
• Bunnahabhain
• Caol Ila
• Cardhu
• Clynelish
• Dalmore
• Jack Daniel's
• Crown Royal
• Jim Beam
• Maker's Mark
• Jameson
• Bulleit
• Wild Turkey
• Woodford Reserve
• Angel's Envy
• Basil Hayden's
• Knob Creek
• Buffalo Trace
• Elijah Craig
• Highland Park
And let's not forget the mixed drinks.
• Old Fashioned
• Margarita
• Manhattan
• Mojito
• Cosmopolitan
• Sidecar
• Whiskey Sour
• Dark and Stormy
• Gin and Tonic
• Negroni
• Martini
• Bloody Mary
• Daiquiri
• Moscow Mule
• Mai Tai
• Long Island Iced Tea
• Mimosa
• Paloma
• Pina Colada
• Sangria
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