Cigar "pairing" question

Newbie_nick · 07-21-2011, 07:26 PM

I realize that it would be impossible to offer drink suggestions for every cigar out there, but it would be sweet to have suggestions of cigar/drink pairings for each genre of cigar. Has anybody written a thread or seen an article that would suggestion drink pairings like this? For example, full-bodied maduros would be best with espresso or stouts (completely making that up!).

Thoughts?
Nick

Emjaysmash · 07-21-2011, 08:10 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...light=pairings

This is more specific than you'd probably like, but it's a start.

Newbie_nick · 07-21-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...light=pairings

This is more specific than you'd probably like, but it's a start.

That was a interesting thread, but it's a little specific. I have a buddy that loves to cook and is great with pairing wine/beer with his meals, and I'm always surprised how the one can compliment the other. I was hoping for the same with cigars!

I guess that I need to start experimenting! lol....

Cornrow_Wallis · 07-21-2011, 08:41 PM

I usually drink water.

Newbie_nick · 07-21-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cornrow_Wallis

I usually drink water.

Why water? I'm just curious... Do you drink it just to cleanse your mouth between draws?

Emjaysmash · 07-21-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie_nick

Why water? I'm just curious... Do you drink it just to cleanse your mouth between draws?

Water doesn't usually leave any flavors behind in the mouth. That way you can taste all the flavors of the cigar and not be potentially confused by thinking the flavors of your beverage are also found in your cigar.

Bill86 · 07-22-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Water doesn't usually leave any flavors behind in the mouth. That way you can taste all the flavors of the cigar and not be potentially confused by thinking the flavors of your beverage are also found in your cigar.

This.

Water mostly for me. Booze if I'm a the bar.

ODLS1 · 07-21-2011, 08:56 PM

Can't go wrong with a nice Maduro and a nice Stout in my opinion.

pektel · 07-21-2011, 09:44 PM

My pairing is less than scientific. Lately it's been "whatever I am drinking at the time." lol

For example, I made a badass porterhouse tonight, and paired that with a bogle old vine zinfandel. Still drinking the zin, and enjoying the hell out of a 98 party Charlotte right now.
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TXRebel · 07-21-2011, 10:11 PM

Coffee, iced tea or a mojito.

07-22-2011, 12:56 PM

Water, Kokannee, Vontage Port or Cuban rum. If it's wicked hot out that day I'll make a pitcher of iced cappucino.
Basically whatever floats your boat.

shilala · 07-22-2011, 01:51 PM

I like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate with a nice, sweet maduro. If it's spicy, soda works, something like diet pepsi.

Blak Smyth · 07-22-2011, 02:43 PM

I usually just drink ice water. I enjoy coffee with chocolatey, mocha cigars.

alfredo_buscatti · 07-23-2011, 01:05 PM

Water. I know wine people say that in drinking it in conjunction with a meal, each enhances the other; but my palate does not need confusion. The same for cigars and soda or alcohol.

07-21-2011, 07:26 PM	#1
Newbie_nick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Nick Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 418 Trading: (13)	Cigar "pairing" question I realize that it would be impossible to offer drink suggestions for every cigar out there, but it would be sweet to have suggestions of cigar/drink pairings for each genre of cigar. Has anybody written a thread or seen an article that would suggestion drink pairings like this? For example, full-bodied maduros would be best with espresso or stouts (completely making that up!). Thoughts? Nick

07-21-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Cigar "pairing" question http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...light=pairings This is more specific than you'd probably like, but it's a start. __________________

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Cornrow_Wallis <insert user title> Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Rob Location: flo-rida Posts: 268 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigar "pairing" question I usually drink water.

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ODLS1 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 226 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar "pairing" question Can't go wrong with a nice Maduro and a nice Stout in my opinion.

07-21-2011, 09:44 PM	#9
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar "pairing" question My pairing is less than scientific. Lately it's been "whatever I am drinking at the time." lol For example, I made a badass porterhouse tonight, and paired that with a bogle old vine zinfandel. Still drinking the zin, and enjoying the hell out of a 98 party Charlotte right now. Posted via Mobile Device

07-21-2011, 10:11 PM	#10
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Cigar "pairing" question Coffee, iced tea or a mojito. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

07-22-2011, 12:56 PM	#11
audio1der Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar "pairing" question Water, Kokannee, Vontage Port or Cuban rum. If it's wicked hot out that day I'll make a pitcher of iced cappucino. Basically whatever floats your boat.

07-22-2011, 01:51 PM	#12
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cigar "pairing" question I like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate with a nice, sweet maduro. If it's spicy, soda works, something like diet pepsi. __________________

07-22-2011, 02:43 PM	#13
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar "pairing" question I usually just drink ice water. I enjoy coffee with chocolatey, mocha cigars. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

07-23-2011, 01:05 PM	#14
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: Cigar "pairing" question Water. I know wine people say that in drinking it in conjunction with a meal, each enhances the other; but my palate does not need confusion. The same for cigars and soda or alcohol.