Scotch and cigars. What with what.

[leftimatic]

Just found out this morning the local distillery is going through some rigorous testing and are coming close to releasing their first batch of Canadian Scotch Whiskey ( Shelter Point Distillers). I have been waiting two years out of the four now and am very excited. But I have a problem, being new to cigars and even more new to CC's. I need some honest opinions on what to pair the scotch with when it comes. Its a single malt. No idea how it will taste. But they won't release it if it is not up to par. If anybody has any good ideas about what CC to pair it with I can order up what I may not have and give them some time to freshen up before the whiskey is ready. All input is greatly appreciated.

[Natedog]

I can't (won't) answer your question directly for two reasons. 1) a. lack of experience with CC b. lack of experience with Canadian whiskey.

2) it's so subjective. Just because I like it doesn't mean ****. So my suggestion is this. When it's released purchase some and drink them and then see what you like. I try not to overthink it. If is whiskey is really peaty, woody or smokey I would prob go with a younger cigar with more body strength to match those flavors and characteristics but also being careful that I didn't pair a really spicy cigar with a really spicy whiskey. You could pair a whiskey with caramel and butter flavors with a richer sweeter cigar or you could go the exact opposite route. It's really about what you like. I hope this helps a little.

[leftimatic]

That helps a lot, really, and makes sense too. I don't mix booze and cigars to often. So just a minute amount of guidance makes all the diff in the world. I guess when it comes out I will order 2 bottles and twenty singles and just keep trying till I find a match I like. Even if it takes me all weekend. Thanks.

[littlepea]

It's difficult to advise really as it is so subjective. The advice above is good. Try the whisky and make your decision based on how the flavour profile presents itself to you. Some people like to pair things that are similar, ie a sherried single malt with a sweet rich smoke, and some people would pair with opposing flavours. Your own personal experience is going to shape your opinions. As you said just try things and see what you like

[sengjc]

A Canadian distillery using the words: "scotch" & "whiskey" to describe their product in the one same name - the SWA council members must be sputtering in their quaichs.

Anyway, back to your question: it will be difficult to recommend, or even to speculate, as to what would be a suitable cigar pairing for a "first release" whiskey that is yet to be released and from a distillery that is local to where you are based at.

I think you would be the best person to decide what works.

[Maplepie]

A Canadian distillery using the words: "scotch" & "whiskey" to describe their product in the one same name - the SWA council members must be sputtering in their quaichs..

There was a lawsuit over the Nova Scotia distillery: Glenbreton and Glennora

Canada won and could call itself glen- something AND a scotch.

Only because there's peatmoss and the climate is similar to Scotland. They produce the only scotch outside of Scotland and is mildly peaty. I like it

Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry.

[leftimatic]

A Canadian distillery using the words: "scotch" & "whiskey" to describe their product in the one same name - the SWA council members must be sputtering in their quaichs.

Anyway, back to your question: it will be difficult to recommend, or even to speculate, as to what would be a suitable cigar pairing for a "first release" whiskey that is yet to be released and from a distillery that is local to where you are based at.

I think you would be the best person to decide what works.

I was a bit hasty with the scotch whiskey label, looking at the sight this morning and it is just called a single malt made from barley Canadian whiskey. When I read it two years ago they went on about how to truly be scotch it needed to age four years and that was what they were going for. Someone must of said something or I was drunk when I read it. Both cases are plausible.

[leftimatic]

There was a lawsuit over the Nova Scotia distillery: Glenbreton and Glennora

Canada won and could call itself glen- something AND a scotch.

Only because there's peatmoss and the climate is similar to Scotland. They produce the only scotch outside of Scotland and is mildly peaty. I like it

Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry.

Will be looking for a bottle tomorrow. Thanks for the info.

[sengjc]

I find you will need something that has a robust profile to pair with peated whisk(e)y as peat can be quite potent depending on the bottling strength.

[leftimatic]

I find you will need something that has a robust profile to pair with peated whisk(e)y as peat can be quite potent depending on the bottling strength.

Thanks nice and simple to the point. All I can do is speculate taste, but I will begin with more robust cigar. Have a few of those already.

[leftimatic]

Wow, the best thing about this site is all the stuff a guy can learn. First is just how ignorant I am to so much. Been researching scotch and well I think I may have found a new hobby. That and pipe smoking! Thank you FOH! Thanks a lot.