mbrody Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 I find that I truly enjoy a cup of joe with a cigar. However, I noticed that I do like particular smokes that "work" better with coffee than others. What are your favorites? Me, I like Cohiba Siglo I, Monte 4 or 5, Dip5, Bolivar CJ or PC with my coffee. I find JL2, Punch PP or PC, Partagas Shorts to clash...
CaptainQuintero Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 Cohiba maduro 5 secretos is always a doozie of a smoke with a coffee
bob25 Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 For me its the RASS, I always gets tons of chocolate flavor out of it which goes very well with a cup of coffee.
Scarhead Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 I'm not intending on hijacking this thread, but I have something to say about pairing a drink other than coffee with a cigar. Last night, I had a Padron 1926 natural wrapper paired with Fonseca Tawny Port. I felt as though the port (specifically the alcohol) masked or otherwise did not allow me to taste the cigar. Thoughts?
khomeinist Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 Depends on my mood. Trinidad Reyes Raphael Gonzalez PC Monte Especial #2 Por Larranaga Montecarlos Hoyo du Prince
frenchkiwi Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 I am quite picky about cigars for coffee because i love combining the 2 on a saturday morning. - Cohiba Secretos - Hoyo du Maire, Epicure no.1 - PL Montecarlos, PCs, panatelas - Fonseca KDTs - JL no1s etc basically i like woody cedary creamy and/or cocoa style cigars without fruitiness or spiciness to go with coffee - a matter of taste
Dourowino Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 I'm not intending on hijacking this thread, but I have something to say about pairing a drink other than coffee with a cigar. Last night, I had a Padron 1926 natural wrapper paired with Fonseca Tawny Port. I felt as though the port (specifically the alcohol) masked or otherwise did not allow me to taste the cigar. Thoughts? was the fonseca a: N.V, 10,20,30 or40 year Tanwy port??
ajgagnon Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 I don't think I have ever had a cigar with coffee. I don't know if it's a morning thing or if I just don't get to smoke that often that the opportunity has come up, or what. I have always thought that coffee is too similar and would coat the palate. However, after a recent Maduro 5, I can imagine it might just work. Next time the weather is good and I can impose on my father's deck for brunch, I'll bring something that has been suggested (BBF or RASS, or maybe a Famoso!). Cheers!
Dbone Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 Great topic Mike. Ahh, cigars and coffee. Like beer and pretzels or nuts LOL sort of. Currently my favorite coffee cigar has to be either a PLPC on marc or VR Famosos. The PL for the toasty caramel, the VR for it's smooth as silk dark roasted coffee bean and chocolate. I will say those are my "current" favorite coffee cigars because I have a PSP box of H.Upmann Petit Corona taking a nap which I believe could take the crown. Even though Pres told me to dig in on it - I've got to respect such a beautiful box and give it a couple years. Of all PSP I've had the pleasure of purchasing, this one tops them all.
PigFish Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 Any of my favorites go well with coffee. Most of the cigars that I like to smoke are robust and hold up to coffee. The problem is finding the coffee to hold up to the cigar. I roast my own coffee now and again... another subculture for those of you who love coffee, but often buy a blend that I can make strong, one that is not bitter or burnt. I hate burnt beans, such as Charbucks! I think that rate that you drink and smoke is important. I drink my coffee slowly and keep it in an insulated rig. For dedicated smoking and drinking a PC works well for me. I would prefer to smoke a classic smoke, such as a Monte 1 Especial alone with little interference from strong drink, coffee or otherwise. -Piggy
benjaminbbush Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 I love all of these suggestions but have never tried such a pairing. I think that I shall have to experiment. This could take a while
Torontonian Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 Depends on my mood.Trinidad Reyes Raphael Gonzalez PC Monte Especial #2 Por Larranaga Montecarlos Hoyo du Prince The lattermost three are some of my favourites with coffee too. Yum-yum. Lately I've been drinking the 'Kicking Horse' stuff they sell at grocery stores. It's surprisingly good. Has anyone else tried it?
riazp Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 Personally, I just like the combo of coffee and a cigar.
thechenman Posted May 13, 2011 Posted May 13, 2011 PLPCs, Sig I & II, oh and the Trini Reyes. I prefer Petit Coronas or Half Coronas with my coffee.
ajgagnon Posted May 14, 2011 Posted May 14, 2011 Kicking Horse rocks! I think the Cliffhanger is my fave. But if you can find it, Oso *****'s roasts from Nelson, BC are amazing. The Meteor Blend or Espresso Blend are excellent, and they may ship. My local hippie food store carries it and I make a point of picking some up when in the Kootenays. I also noticed that my local cigar shop carries Cuban Serrano and the other one (the red bag and the black bag). I always love the Cuban coffee as well. Mmmm, I may have to go fire up a second espresso and maybe a Montecarlo.
Cohiba007 Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 I love smoking early in the morning with a few strong cups of coffee. What I usually reach for are Monte 4, Monte PE, or my fav morning smoke party SdC 3. But now down to my last box. So sad.
almudawi Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 I have found that Trinidads in general go nicely with coffee.. Especially lattes
rock Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 La Gloria Cubana Tainos And a cup of joe is a special combination!!!!
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