Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum  

Go Back   Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum > Cigar Forums > Cigar Discussion > All Cigar Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-16-2010, 10:06 PM   #1
Chingas
Death Is Waiting
 
Chingas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
First Name: Chingas
Location: Slayerville, Jersey
Posts: 5,295
Trading: (35)
Partagas
Chingas has disabled reputation
Default Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

I want to pick up a box of CC's and a bottle or two of something a little less than normal for a night of cards in early December.

So the sticks would have to be good young and able to purchase in the next few days. I'm hoping the booze, whiskey or rum will compliment the smokes.

I'm really hoping the smokes and booze will compliment the cards. And then it will be a trifecta of happiness!



Any suggestions?


Thanks in advance!
__________________
---Chingas---
---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---
Chingas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 10:13 PM   #2
forgop
Not a puffer
 
forgop's Avatar
2
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Duane
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 2,869
Trading: (40)
Partagas Army (Served With Honor)
forgop is a jewel in the roughforgop is a jewel in the roughforgop is a jewel in the roughforgop is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Seeing that you're a Partagas fan, I would recommend the presidentes. I had 2 over the summer that were fresh that were quite nice for something without any age on it at all.

After looking at my usual source, there are some really good prices out there right now. I really like cigars with Padron Anejo or Don Julio Anejo myself.
forgop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 10:14 PM   #3
Bill86
Snob
 
Bill86's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
First Name: Bill
Posts: 6,704
Trading: (67)
Cohiba
Bill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to all
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

For booze,

Rum I like
1. Don Q grand anejo
2. Ron zacapa 23 year
3. Zaya 12 year

Bourbon
1. Weller barrel proof
2. Four roses 120 anniversary
3. Woodford master's collection

Any of those 6 would be pure bliss. Bourbon might be a bit overpowering, but I don't think so. Just make sure your friends don't dilute the piss out of either, I hate when I bring top shelf booze and people pour mixers in it.
Bill86 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 10:19 PM   #4
Chingas
Death Is Waiting
 
Chingas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
First Name: Chingas
Location: Slayerville, Jersey
Posts: 5,295
Trading: (35)
Partagas
Chingas has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Thanks Duane. Huge Partagas fan!


Bill. You dilute your bourbon? I would think someone might mix with coke or pepsi but I was more thinking drinking something on the rocks while smoking. Good, no?
__________________
---Chingas---
---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---
Chingas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 10:29 PM   #5
Bill86
Snob
 
Bill86's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
First Name: Bill
Posts: 6,704
Trading: (67)
Cohiba
Bill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to all
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

No I don't my friends do....AT MOST my bourbon gets ONE ice cube per 4 oz's.....99% of the time it's just straight in a glass.

Yeah I'm strongly opposed to diluting top shelf alcohol. I was hoping your friends wouldn't after you drop $60-90 on a bottle.....if coke goes anywhere near it I go postal.
Bill86 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 10:32 PM   #6
RevSmoke
Ain't Never Gonna Leave
 
RevSmoke's Avatar
5
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Todd
Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin
Posts: 6,861
Trading: (51)
HUpmann
RevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant futureRevSmoke has a brilliant future
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

I like Buffalo Trace - it is a great bourbon, but more budgetary for me. Yes, it goes well with cigars, and you know your choice there.
__________________
Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"
RevSmoke is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 10:41 PM   #7
Chingas
Death Is Waiting
 
Chingas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
First Name: Chingas
Location: Slayerville, Jersey
Posts: 5,295
Trading: (35)
Partagas
Chingas has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

The Rev!

Are these bottles were speaking of available to purchase at a normal liquor store?

Later tonight I'll research these a little bit more. I thank you for all the info so far.
__________________
---Chingas---
---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---
Chingas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 10:48 PM   #8
Bill86
Snob
 
Bill86's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
First Name: Bill
Posts: 6,704
Trading: (67)
Cohiba
Bill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to allBill86 is a name known to all
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Yes they should be, how I usually buy my bottles is go to the largest liquor store in the area. They should have those.....

if not

Noah's mill
Bakers
Bookers
Basil haydens
Blantons
Eagle rare single barrel
Bill86 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 10:54 PM   #9
Chingas
Death Is Waiting
 
Chingas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
First Name: Chingas
Location: Slayerville, Jersey
Posts: 5,295
Trading: (35)
Partagas
Chingas has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Many Thanks Bill! I'll take another look at them later on tonight. I'll let you know later tonight.



Update. The smokes might be Duanes suggestion of Partagas Presidentes.
__________________
---Chingas---
---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---
Chingas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 10:54 PM   #10
Eleven
Solid As The Sun
 
Eleven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
First Name: Scott
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 1,859
Trading: (23)
Eleven has a spectacular aura aboutEleven has a spectacular aura aboutEleven has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Bookers Bourbon makes the absolute best Old Fashioned I have ever tasted. Unfortunately I can't remember what I smoked that night. Or where my pants went.
__________________

CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.
Eleven is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 11:00 PM   #11
awsmith4
Simple Pleasures - 2oL
 
awsmith4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Albert
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Posts: 4,602
Trading: (111)
HUpmann
awsmith4 has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Two bourbons that are generally available everywhere and are fairly inexpensive but great are Evan Williams Single Barrel and Russell's Reserve. I like Bill and Rev's choices as well.

For a good "pairs well with everything" Scotch I would choose Balvenie 12y Doublewood. Yes I know there are better Scotchs but this one pairs well with so many cigars.

For rum I would second the nomination for Ron Zacapa 23
awsmith4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2010, 11:05 PM   #12
Chingas
Death Is Waiting
 
Chingas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
First Name: Chingas
Location: Slayerville, Jersey
Posts: 5,295
Trading: (35)
Partagas
Chingas has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Quote:
Originally Posted by awsmith4 View Post
Two bourbons that are generally available everywhere and are fairly inexpensive but great are Evan Williams Single Barrel and Russell's Reserve. I like Bill and Rev's choices as well.

For a good "pairs well with everything" Scotch I would choose Balvenie 12y Doublewood. Yes I know there are better Scotchs but this one pairs well with so many cigars.

For rum I would second the nomination for Ron Zacapa 23
Yes Pairs Well. That's what I'm looking for. So price dosnt have to be high end as long as the pairing is right on. Thanks.
__________________
---Chingas---
---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---
Chingas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2010, 12:00 AM   #13
dwoodward
Gentlemen, you may smoke!
 
dwoodward's Avatar
2
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
First Name: Derrick
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 1,868
Trading: (26)
HUpmann
dwoodward will become famous soon enoughdwoodward will become famous soon enough
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Lately I have been pairing Chivas Regal 12 Yr Scotch with my cigars. Haven't had a bad experience yet.
dwoodward is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2010, 12:36 AM   #14
Chingas
Death Is Waiting
 
Chingas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
First Name: Chingas
Location: Slayerville, Jersey
Posts: 5,295
Trading: (35)
Partagas
Chingas has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

That's good to hear Derrick. Thank you. The sticks were so much easier to select than the bottle.

I'm a Jack kinda guy. So simple.
__________________
---Chingas---
---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---
Chingas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2010, 12:41 AM   #15
klipsch
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Can never go wrong with Monte 2's
  Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2010, 12:45 AM   #16
pnoon
YNWA
 
pnoon's Avatar
16
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Peter
Location: San Diego
Posts: 29,919
Trading: (20)
RA
pnoon has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Upmann Corona Majors or Partagas Petite Corona Especiales are relatively inexpensive and smoke well fresh. As for the liquor there are a lot of great suggestions already made. However, no matter what you serve, your guest should enjoy it the way they see fit. Not in the way you expect them to enjoy it. If the cost/quality is a problem, then serve something less "special". When I serve booze/cocktails, my only concern is that my guests enjoy their beverage.
__________________
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
-John Wooden
pnoon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2010, 12:46 AM   #17
Chingas
Death Is Waiting
 
Chingas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
First Name: Chingas
Location: Slayerville, Jersey
Posts: 5,295
Trading: (35)
Partagas
Chingas has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Quote:
Originally Posted by klipsch View Post
Can never go wrong with Monte 2's
Maybe I got duds but the fresh Monte 2's I've had were flavorless and boring. The '06's I've had have been terrific!
__________________
---Chingas---
---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---
Chingas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2010, 12:49 AM   #18
Chingas
Death Is Waiting
 
Chingas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
First Name: Chingas
Location: Slayerville, Jersey
Posts: 5,295
Trading: (35)
Partagas
Chingas has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Quote:
Originally Posted by pnoon View Post
Upmann Corona Majors or Partagas Petite Corona Especiales are relatively inexpensive and smoke well fresh. As for the liquor there are a lot of great suggestions already made. However, no matter what you serve, your guest should enjoy it the way they see fit. Not in the way you expect them to enjoy it. If the cost/quality is a problem, then serve something less "special". When I serve booze/cocktails, my only concern is that my guests enjoy their beverage.
Your cents are worth a million. I feel the same about the booze. They can do what they want with it. I just want it available.

I got to be honest about the Coronas Majors. I havnt had the best luck with them. Now the PPCE I can voice no opinion. Havnt had those yet.

What's your take on the Presidentes Peter?
__________________
---Chingas---
---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---
Chingas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2010, 12:50 AM   #19
pnoon
YNWA
 
pnoon's Avatar
16
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Peter
Location: San Diego
Posts: 29,919
Trading: (20)
RA
pnoon has disabled reputation
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chingas View Post
Your cents are worth a million. I feel the same about the booze. They can do what they want with it. I just want it available.

I got to be honest about the Coronas Majors. I havnt had the best luck with them. Now the PPCE and can voice no opinion. Havnt had those yet.

What's your take on the Presidentes Peter?

A little more coin but not a bad choice.

I almost forgot one of my absolute favorite short/bargain smokes. The San Cristobal El Principe.
__________________
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
-John Wooden
pnoon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2010, 12:51 AM   #20
maverickdrinker
I'm nuts for the place
 
maverickdrinker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
First Name: art
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 2,590
Trading: (15)
Cohiba
maverickdrinker will become famous soon enoughmaverickdrinker will become famous soon enough
Default Re: Pair Recomendation for a night of cards

cohiba VI and a bottle of XO.
maverickdrinker is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:03 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
All content is copyrighted jointly by Cigar Asylum and the content provider.