Perfect Pairings

jaycarla · 11-12-2008, 11:50 AM

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.

awsmith4 · 11-12-2008, 11:58 AM

I typically drink scotch or bourbon with my cigars. However I also find rum goes really well with a lot of Cuban cigars as it does not tend to overpower my palate as whiskeys can sometimes do.

On a non-alcoholic note; I had a perfect pairing yesterday with a '99 Hoyo Du Prince and a Power-c (Dragonfruit) Vitamin Water.

cbsmokin · 11-12-2008, 12:34 PM

I like Dr. Pepper with any cigar. It sweetens things up and can help with the nic buzz.

jjirons69 · 11-12-2008, 12:38 PM

I like coffee with any stick, especially mild, floral sticks in the morning. Beer is always good with smokes. Sweet tea can be hit or miss. The bitterness sometimes causes funny tastes. Pepsi or Coke goes well. Clear soft drinks with liquor is a plus.

Never drink milk and smoke!

11-12-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

My man...that's what I'm talkin' about....I have that combination at least once a week as Series A is a staple, inexpensive, "go-to" smoke in my humidor, and yes...the Espresso is exactly what I'll have with it.

I will say this....last Thursday, we had Yuengling Black and Tan lager paired with a San Cristobal, and it was scrumtrulescent, my friends!

Jason

Pat1075 · 11-12-2008, 01:34 PM

Pepin blue + espresso
Cameroons (any)+ root beer
Tatuaje miami + Mexican coke

Lucky_Hippo · 11-12-2008, 02:07 PM

Just about any maduro with Guinness.

11-12-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Just about any maduro with Guinness.

Guinness

BroncoHorvath · 11-12-2008, 02:34 PM

A good Port with any cigar, but I do agree that a fine rhum or Tequilla with Cubans is hard to beat....

I also recently bought some 2004 Reserve Ice Wine Cabernet Sauvignon from Palatine in the Niagara on the Lake region and I'm anxious to try it with a cigar. The fellow that served me during the tasting session also smokes cigar and told me to try it out. So I bought 5 bottles @ $100 bucks a piece so I hope they go good together.

11-12-2008, 03:50 PM

Coffee, ginger snaps (the kind from Cost Plus world market) and a Padron 3000 Maduro. OOOHHHHHH Yeeaaahhhh!

11-12-2008, 11:50 AM	#1
jaycarla Mossy Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 828 Trading: (7)	Re: Perfect Pairings 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. __________________ “I bet Eli doesn't even have one touchdown today, ... I'm the best Manning" -Peyton Manning

11-12-2008, 11:58 AM	#2
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Perfect Pairings I typically drink scotch or bourbon with my cigars. However I also find rum goes really well with a lot of Cuban cigars as it does not tend to overpower my palate as whiskeys can sometimes do. On a non-alcoholic note; I had a perfect pairing yesterday with a '99 Hoyo Du Prince and a Power-c (Dragonfruit) Vitamin Water. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

11-12-2008, 12:34 PM	#3
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 882 Trading: (10)	Re: Perfect Pairings I like Dr. Pepper with any cigar. It sweetens things up and can help with the nic buzz. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

11-12-2008, 12:38 PM	#4
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Perfect Pairings I like coffee with any stick, especially mild, floral sticks in the morning. Beer is always good with smokes. Sweet tea can be hit or miss. The bitterness sometimes causes funny tastes. Pepsi or Coke goes well. Clear soft drinks with liquor is a plus. Never drink milk and smoke! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

11-12-2008, 01:34 PM	#6
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Perfect Pairings Pepin blue + espresso Cameroons (any)+ root beer Tatuaje miami + Mexican coke

11-12-2008, 02:07 PM	#7
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Perfect Pairings Just about any maduro with Guinness. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

11-12-2008, 02:34 PM	#9
BroncoHorvath Life is Great ! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: on the water.... Posts: 412 Trading: (6)	Re: Perfect Pairings A good Port with any cigar, but I do agree that a fine rhum or Tequilla with Cubans is hard to beat.... I also recently bought some 2004 Reserve Ice Wine Cabernet Sauvignon from Palatine in the Niagara on the Lake region and I'm anxious to try it with a cigar. The fellow that served me during the tasting session also smokes cigar and told me to try it out. So I bought 5 bottles @ $100 bucks a piece so I hope they go good together. __________________ There's nothing like a great cigar and being Canadian

11-12-2008, 03:50 PM	#10
Stogieboy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Perfect Pairings Coffee, ginger snaps (the kind from Cost Plus world market) and a Padron 3000 Maduro. OOOHHHHHH Yeeaaahhhh!