Cigar-Therapy Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 I’ve been slowly developing my favorite pairings - being relatively new to Cuban Cigars (~20 months). My go to had been H. Upmann (Magnum 54 or Connie 2) with a flat white. (I’ve written about this in my reviews a lot). In the last 6 months, I developed the taste for Old Fashioned’s paired with HdM San Juan. Over the Derby weekend, the RyJ Wide Churchill and Mint Julep combo blew my mind. I want to know what others go to are- What’s your favorite pairings, what stands out about it for you?
MickVanWinkle Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 Tonic with a lime is my go-to across the board. Wish I had something more interesting to contribute, but I am what I am. 3
Popular Post MrBirdman Posted May 10, 2023 Popular Post Posted May 10, 2023 Coffee with cream and black tea. 5
Paladin865 Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 San Cristobal de Habano El Principe and iced coffee 3
Popular Post JohnS Posted May 10, 2023 Popular Post Posted May 10, 2023 Any cigar and black coffee (no sugar). If the drink is alcoholic, tends to be an Old-Fashioned with bourbon. Sometimes Champagne. 8
Popular Post Nevrknow Posted May 10, 2023 Popular Post Posted May 10, 2023 1 hour ago, JohnS said: Any cigar and black coffee (no sugar). If the drink is alcoholic, tends to be an Old-Fashioned with bourbon. Sometimes Champagne. Love old fashioneds. Snob at an outside bar told us once it was too early for one. Told him to evacuate our area. I don't need that negativity in my life. 😁 2 10
Popular Post dominattorney Posted May 10, 2023 Popular Post Posted May 10, 2023 Hard liquor pairings and coffee are stalwarts. My favorite is an Americano with a monte no 4 for coffee and an anejo tequila with pretty much any partagas. Try this one out for size though. After hearing of the marvels of pairing orange juice with a cigar from FOH, I tried my hand at sour beer pairing. Any Belgian Geuze blows your socks off with hoyo de monterrey or Cohiba profiles. They stack up well with H Uppman too. You wont be disappointed. 5
electriceye Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 I always enjoy a lemonade/ice tea (Arnold Palmer) with or without a shot of tequila. The sugar helps since im still a bit of a lightweight and the citrus is a great refresher. 1
Chibearsv Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 42 minutes ago, dominattorney said: Hard liquor pairings and coffee are stalwarts. My favorite is an Americano with a monte no 4 for coffee and an anejo tequila with pretty much any partagas. Try this one out for size though. After hearing of the marvels of pairing orange juice with a cigar from FOH, I tried my hand at sour beer pairing. Any Belgian Geuze blows your socks off with hoyo de monterrey or Cohiba profiles. They stack up well with H Uppman too. You wont be disappointed. Fresca with Hoyo and Cohiba is in the same "blows your socks off" category for a teatotaler like me. I prefer Upmann and Punch with black coffee 3
Ford2112 Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 Morning cup of my favorite coffee and a La Fuerza would be a great start to any day..I make spritzer drinks with various juices that pair well with cigars as well as iced tea. I'm a fan of Partagas 898 and iced tea. 2
Cigar-Therapy Posted May 10, 2023 Author Posted May 10, 2023 56 minutes ago, Ford2112 said: Morning cup of my favorite coffee and a La Fuerza would be a great start to any day..I make spritzer drinks with various juices that pair well with cigars as well as iced tea. I'm a fan of Partagas 898 and iced tea. How much is your tea sweetened? I’ve been trying to find a good pairing for Lusi’s - might try this. I’ve been resting some San Cristobal’s - gonna get some espresso and try this out.
Cigar-Therapy Posted May 10, 2023 Author Posted May 10, 2023 Anyone have unique pairings for RASS or BBF
Chibearsv Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 2 hours ago, electriceye said: I always enjoy a lemonade/ice tea (Arnold Palmer) with or without a shot of tequila. The sugar helps since im still a bit of a lightweight and the citrus is a great refresher. I love an Arnold Palmer but I haven't found the cigar that pairs well with it yet. To me, every cigar tastes bitter after a swig of that Sweet Tea and Lemonade. 2
BrightonCorgi Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 I gave the wrong response to "What are your Favorite Cigar and Drink Pairings". It should've been 1795 Barbeito Terrantez Madeira & Cohiba Gran Reserva. I forgot my favorites and went with most likely. 😒 2
Cigar-Therapy Posted May 10, 2023 Author Posted May 10, 2023 1 hour ago, BrightonCorgi said: I gave the wrong response to "What are your Favorite Cigar and Drink Pairings". It should've been 1795 Barbeito Terrantez Madeira & Cohiba Gran Reserva. I forgot my favorites and went with most likely. 😒 I’ll just have to imagine. Both way too rich for my taste 😂
Ford2112 Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 6 hours ago, Cigar-Therapy said: How much is your tea sweetened? I’ve been trying to find a good pairing for Lusi’s - might try this. I’ve been resting some San Cristobal’s - gonna get some espresso and try this out. I drink unsweetened brewed iced tea. Everyone is different. Give it a try. Tonic and lime was suggested. I like that too. 2
MrBirdman Posted May 10, 2023 Posted May 10, 2023 I would second some of the soda recommendations I’ve seen. If you like it, Coca Cola or Coke Zero isn’t a bad Monte pairing. And I somehow managed to neglect champagne. That and port are superb, though I rarely drink alcohol with cigars unless I’m with friends.
Cigar-Therapy Posted May 10, 2023 Author Posted May 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ford2112 said: I drink unsweetened brewed iced tea. Everyone is different. Give it a try. Tonic and lime was suggested. I like that too. I live in the birthplace of sweet tea - and I drink mine unsweetened as well. Thank you for the heads up. 1
alephilmac Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 I have to say, some of the "alternate" root beers (Olipop, and Apple Cider Vinegar Based ones) are excellent pairings with many Cuban cigars, but I especially like it with Por Larranaga Petit Coronas. Ginger Beer with lime is also an excellent pairing, especially with RASS and RASCC. 2
Sir Diggamus Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 One of my favorite pairings is a cigar with a Connecticut wrapper and a cup of coffee. It seems they are just made for each other. The Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose is a perfect one for this. For Cubans I love a PL with rum or coffee. Tonight I am pairing my PL Encantos with a Santa Teresa 1796 rum. I often pair many marcas with a cup of black tea (golden monkey, assam, or keemun), and find the pairing fantastic. I also do a lot of sparkling water (La Croix Key Lime is a favorite) and find that it refreshes the palate between puffs. I don't do a lot of mixed drinks with cigars other than the occasional Mojito which is great, it sounds like you have a few combos that are working great. You should check out the thread here for a great in-depth review with Rob and the team 2
BlueRidgeFly Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Cigar-Therapy said: Anyone have unique pairings for RASS Had a great RASS tonight with a Siete Leguas blanco tequila. I have quite a few tequilas here, and sometimes really good booze clashes with a smoke. But for some reason SL blanco pairs especially well with cigars IMO, and perfectly with this RASS. Otherwise… café au lait always hits the spot with any cigar 👍 1
dominattorney Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 49 minutes ago, BlueRidgeFly said: Had a great RASS tonight with a Siete Leguas blanco tequila. I have quite a few tequilas here, and sometimes really good booze clashes with a smoke. But for some reason SL blanco pairs especially well with cigars IMO, and perfectly with this RASS. Otherwise… café au lait always hits the spot with any cigar 👍 Belgian dubbels or quads if they're over 8 percent abv have raison notes that really punch well with the RA profile. 1
Cigar-Therapy Posted May 11, 2023 Author Posted May 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Sir Diggamus said: One of my favorite pairings is a cigar with a Connecticut wrapper and a cup of coffee. It seems they are just made for each other. The Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose is a perfect one for this. For Cubans I love a PL with rum or coffee. Tonight I am pairing my PL Encantos with a Santa Teresa 1796 rum. I often pair many marcas with a cup of black tea (golden monkey, assam, or keemun), and find the pairing fantastic. I also do a lot of sparkling water (La Croix Key Lime is a favorite) and find that it refreshes the palate between puffs. I don't do a lot of mixed drinks with cigars other than the occasional Mojito which is great, it sounds like you have a few combos that are working great. You should check out the thread here for a great in-depth review with Rob and the team Thank you for sharing the link. I need to sharpen my search skills on here. Because contrary to popular belief. I did search before posting. Guess I just suck at searching. My wife would agree … when she asks me to grab something from the pantry. I can never seem to find it! 1
Bill Hayes Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 In winter - JL#2 Imperial cherry stout Monte 2 - Imperial pastry choc/coffee stout BBF - Imperial bourbon barrel aged stout Party P2 - Captain Raisin beard imperial porter All go well with long macciato, glass of sparkling water and dark sipping rum - I prefer El Dorado 15yo - 12yo is good too. 3
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