Partagas Short GOS OCT 19 (XNYRW2)

[ChangBang]

Had to smoke another cigar after that terrible lancero last night.  It was already 2am so figure I'd go for my small goto - party short.  Working my way through a cab I got nearly a year ago and if constructed well - they've smoked really good!  

Still drinking eggnog so maybe I can see if the eggnog was interfering with the past cigar.

1/2 - There's a nice bready note with hints of spice.  Smooth and hints of cinnamon here and there.  So much better than my last and just as tasty as I remember.  

2/2 - Spice ramping up on the last half with that base bread note still there.  Stays flavorful until I finish it.  

Overall - 7/10.  Best one I've had so far but could just be in comparison to the last cigar I had before.  I'm not sure if they sell eggnog year round, but it was a good pairing and hope to have it more often!  

Side note:  I'm seeing a lot of 1 part rum(or liquor) to 5 parts eggnog - is that the standard ratio?  Is there another liquor or addition that would give it an extra little pop?

[bishop532]

My dad likes whiskey with eggnog. I also know people who take brandy in it. Not sure I’d mix that with the rum, personally - just something different to try. 

[JoshD]

If you like eggnog, try making a batch of Alton Brown's eggnog.

Alton Brown's aged eggnog

Aged eggnog sounds unconventional to most, but it should be a familiar concept to the members here.

I've had it fresh and also aged up to 1 year, they had their own traits but both were outstanding.  This recipe has bourbon, rum, and cognac. 

It helps to have a microplane to grate whole nutmeg.

[porkchop]

Eggnog is a great pairing idea. 

[ChangBang]

4 hours ago, bishop532 said:

My dad likes whiskey with eggnog. I also know people who take brandy in it. Not sure I’d mix that with the rum, personally - just something different to try. 

Any brandy recommendations?  I really only know of the cheap stuff like E&J and paul masson.  I'm a big fan of rum and smith and cross has a strong rum funk that's delicious and imparted a nice flavor into the eggnog

17 minutes ago, JoshD said:

If you like eggnog, try making a batch of Alton Brown's eggnog.

Alton Brown's aged eggnog

Aged eggnog sounds unconventional to most, but it should be a familiar concept to the members here.

I've had it fresh and also aged up to 1 year, they had their own traits but both were outstanding.  This recipe has bourbon, rum, and cognac. 

It helps to have a microplane to grate whole nutmeg.

Interesting, ageing milk and cream has always sounded like a bad idea to me lol.  But hm once the stores stop selling the premade stuff, I might have to give it a whirl!  

[bishop532]

4 hours ago, ChangBang said:

Any brandy recommendations?  I really only know of the cheap stuff like E&J and paul masson.  I'm a big fan of rum and smith and cross has a strong rum funk that's delicious and imparted a nice flavor into the eggnog

Honestly I’ve only really tried the same ones too. Beyond the two you mentioned, I’ve also tried (and really enjoy) Kruskovac, which is a pear brandy from the Balkans. That said, I have not tried that one with Eggnog. 

[Juliano88]

I have a box of DIC 19 Shorts that are smoking like a dream! 

[RDB]

Don’t put posh Brandy in your eggnog, it’s a waste of money. Stick to a strongish VSOP style, like Martel.