ChanceSchmerr Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hey Everyone! I'm headed to the Victoria Whisky Festival soon - i've been waiting for months for this! 1 hour-long masterclass with Jim Murray (the Whisky Bible author) to discuss Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, then 3 hours of Consumer Tasting madness of the world's best Single Malt, Blended Scotch, Rye, Bourbon, Irish and World Whisky.... The Big Question - what to smoke after 3 hours of Whisky? I am leaning towards a Punch Petit Punch from a 1987 partial box I just got in, but I'm open to suggestions - what would you do, fellas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 My favourite cigars to pair with whisky are: RyJ Short or Regular Churchill. Monty 4 or PE. Sounds like a great event. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 The Big Question - what to smoke after 3 hours of Whisky? A cigar you enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aes8 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hey Everyone!I'm headed to the Victoria Whisky Festival soon - i've been waiting for months for this! 1 hour-long masterclass with Jim Murray (the Whisky Bible author) to discuss Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, then 3 hours of Consumer Tasting madness of the world's best Single Malt, Blended Scotch, Rye, Bourbon, Irish and World Whisky.... The Big Question - what to smoke after 3 hours of Whisky? I am leaning towards a Punch Petit Punch from a 1987 partial box I just got in, but I'm open to suggestions - what would you do, fellas? I'd take a strong, deep cigar, such as a Sir Winston, Esplendido, Lancero, Lusitanaia, Serie de Connie No.1. Could also be an opportunity to break out something you might have been soaking for a while. Have fun and please share anything you discover at the Festival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docbp87 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I'd take a strong, deep cigar, such as a Sir Winston, Esplendido, Lancero, Lusitanaia, Serie de Connie No.1. Could also be an opportunity to break out something you might have been soaking for a while.Have fun and please share anything you discover at the Festival This is kind of what I was thinking. After three hours of whisky, you are gonna need something big/bold enough to keep your tired palate going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 After that much booze you might as well smoke a Guantanamera... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicky Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 After that much booze you might as well smoke a Guantanamera... exactly. here's hoping tomorrows selection will taste even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aes8 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 exactly.here's hoping tomorrows selection will taste even better. Gentlemen you make a good point. I guess it depends on your "comprehension" level after three hours of Scotch. I would say if you are still coherent then by all means I stand by my suggestions, however if you have imbibed to excess I would take their suggestions, but not to their extreme. A Juan Lopez or Fonesca should suffice. There have been many times I brought that extra special cigar and smoked it only to not be able to remember it after a hard night of drinking. Either way enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanceSchmerr Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hey Fellas, thanks for the suggestions! I scoured the local B&M near the Festival for something good, but only found a fantastic oily RA Gorditos de Allones RE Canada, so I picked that up for another day (it was too awesome to try after all that whisky!) and took one of the aforementioned Punch Petit Punch 1987's I recently picked up. I don't know how much the drink affected my taste buds, all I know is - this might have been the best Punch Petit Punch I've ever had (never had a bad one yet!) - it was ridiculously good! Incredibly smooth, with a hint of the Punch sourness, but mainly focused on a cookie-like sweetness. A perfect end to my festival evening! I will review one of these at a later date, when I can give it my full attention The Whisky Festival was marvelous - check out the website - the top has a rotating banner of photos that kind of sum up what it was like - http://www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com/ What did I try? I certainly lost count, and definitely had over a full bottle's worth over the day. From what I can remember... Glenmorangie Original Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX Ardbeg 10 Yr. Ardbeg Corryvrecken Ardbeg Supernova 2010 Ardbeg Uigeadal Glenrothes Select Reserve Glenrothes 1994 Glenrothes 1998 Glenrothes 1985 Bruichladdich PC7 Bruichladdich Black Art Bruichladdich Octomore Bruichladdich Golder Still 21 Yr Cooper's Choice Caol Ila 1981 The Ileach The Ileach Cask Strength Highland Park 12 Highland Park 15 Highland Park 18 Old Pulteney 17 Springbank 10 Compass Box Peat Monster Compass Box Peat Monster Reserve Johnnie Walker Green Johnnie Walker Gold Ancnoc 16 Compass Box Hedonism 19 William Grant's Family Reserve Balblair 89 Stronachie 12 Bushmills 10 Bushmills 16 Crown Royal Black Crown Royal XR Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Shelter Point (from Vancouver Island!) ***** Whisky from the Barrel Some random Japanese 21 Yr old And probably a couple more I can't remember specifically - the last half hour was a bit of blur, trying to taste what I could before closing time! Holy Crap......41+ whiskies...this is the first time I've counted....each at least a shot...only spit out a few of them.....I may have a problem The ones in bold are either favorites of mine (if Ardbeg doesn't make the finest Scotch in the world, I'll eat my hat) or were ones I really enjoyed trying. Gonna need to find more Bruichladdich........ Great Time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicky Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 thats a big day! I figured whatever you smoked would have tasted pretty damn good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 After reading that line up, I'm surprised you were able to walk out of there on your own two feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onsto Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 That's going out with intent for sure. Surprised to hear the Punch were so good - maybe the booze helped somewhat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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