jquest63 Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 With Christmas right around the corner, was seeking cigar/drink combo recommendations. Currently smoke PC's daily, but with a little extra time on my hands am open to smoking any size cigar. Rum based drinks always a favorite.
Buch0 Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 My preferred combo for this time of year is most definitely for the one who doesn't mind treating their sweet tooth. Cohiba Robusto or a Diplo 2 with a nip of Hennessey Paradis. A simply divine mix which in my opinion is hard to beat, especially for a colder climate. If you don't want to pay for the Paradis, XO would suffice.
ChanceSchmerr Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 If you've not tried it before, give any cigar + Grand Marnier a try. I found GM brought out subtleties in a Monte Sublimes I had never noticed before. I usually drink the Louis Alexandre Grand Marnier, the blue label, but the baseline red label is just as good with a cigar!
Colt45 Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Another suggestion is to go with fizz. A nice Champagne or a good Italian or Spanish sparkler. The first cigar that comes to mind would be the Upmann Sir Winston - but it's one of the first that comes to my mind, all the time
Ken Gargett Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 agree with colt re fizz. perfect time of year. rum drinks also spot on. for something a touch hedonistic, try a moscato. odd combo but i think it often works. and a fair whack cheaper than the top fizz.
Bartolomeo Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I make homemade Limoncello, Tangerinecello........all excellent anytime of the year! Bart
El Presidente Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Thoroughly enjoying Soda water, Lime, Lemon and a touch of bitters. You can only drink so much "Light" Peach Ice tea. I can't believe I wrote that
android Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Thoroughly enjoying Soda water, Lime, Lemon and a touch of bitters. You can only drink so much "Light" Peach Ice tea. I can't believe I wrote that "LIGHT" = "***"....Sorry El Prez but you have to laugh! Luv you man!!
sharks Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Well I've gutta work till boxing day Then I will be sitting down to a Cohiba Robusto HQ and a nice drop of Zacapa XO and I will be in heaven Sharks
cigarros Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Any cigar ask at least two types of combo: one for 1\2 half and next last half of cigar. I preffer begin from sweet desert wine (Port, Sherry, Pinot de Charantes, Malaga etc.) and finish with grape distillate (brandy 5 and more years of aging, armagnac, cognac, brandy de jerez) or rum under 7 y.o. Alcohol-free my prefferate list inclusive black tea, mate, roibush tea of course with cane sugar addings)) Most favorit combo: PSD 4 1\2 - Jerez "Don Guido" Pedro Ximenez 20 y.o. Williams & Humbert 2\2 - Cognac Leopold Gourmel Age des Epices (XO more than 10 y.o.)
ilgatto Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I make homemade Limoncello, Tangerinecello........all excellent anytime of the year!Bart That is very cool Bart and true to your Italian heritage. I was just telling my wife about limoncello a couple of days ago.
Loki Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 George T Stagg on ice paired up with a BBF. If I get in the mood for something sweet I mix a strong Makers Mark and apple cider. There is a farm stand by my home that produces unfiltered fresh apple cider.
thechenman Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I'm in agreement with Colt and Ken... During X-Mas I like to pair my cigar with Champagne (French of American), even Proseco - earlier during the day. Mid-day I would likely pair my cigar with either a red wine (Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon) or ale (Dogfish Head 90 minute or 120 minute IPA). In the evenings...I prefer my cigar with rum (Ron Zacapa 23), bourbon (Woodford Reserve) or scotch (Macallan 12yo). This year I may actually have to drink some egg nog. I've never been a fan, but my wife who does drink the stuff got a new recipie involving coconut which she insists I try. While I have seen there are some who pair a good rum infused nog with a cigar, I'm not sure it is for me.
kaleehb Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I have a Punch Churchill along with Kentucky Bulleit Bourbon prepared for my liking! Mmmm I can already taste it now!
BigGuns Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I know thechenman mentioned trying it, but c'mon, guys - this time of year its all about a good eggnog with some of the Captain's reserve! Looking forward to pairing that with 898s, Inmensas, and Monte 2s. If the eggnog gets old for me, I'll switch to either some Macallans (17 or 21 fo) or a selection of Belgian Ales. Whatever the combo may be for you (soda water/lime/lemon/bitters included), just be sure to enjoy every moment...
Colt45 Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 Thoroughly enjoying Soda water, Lime, Lemon and a touch of bitters. You can only drink so much "Light" Peach Ice tea. Perhaps you should consider handing over your cutlass and pistols.
android Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 George T Stagg on ice paired up with a BBF.If I get in the mood for something sweet I mix a strong Makers Mark and apple cider. There is a farm stand by my home that produces unfiltered fresh apple cider. The cider sounds good.
stargazer14 Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I enjoy a Backwoods and a couple shots of MadDog 20/20... woops, wrong forum.
aavkk Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I discovered this year a fantastic value sherry, the Lustau East India. Drink this with Christmas cake and a Cohiba Piramide 06 EL. Those three are a match made in heaven.
thechenman Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 I know we often pair cigars with sweet beverages such as port...though has anyone here tried pairing a cigar with good Tokaji or Sauternes? If so would love to hear about your experience.
jquest63 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 I know we often pair cigars with sweet beverages such as port...though has anyone here tried pairing a cigar with good Tokaji or Sauternes? If so would love to hear about your experience. Have successfully paired vintage sauternes with both a PLPC and Juan Lopez Sel. 1.
jquest63 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 agree with colt re fizz. perfect time of year.rum drinks also spot on. for something a touch hedonistic, try a moscato. odd combo but i think it often works. and a fair whack cheaper than the top fizz. The moscato sounds intriguing. What cigars do you recommend pairing with it?
Ken Gargett Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 That is very cool Bart and true to your Italian heritage. I was just telling my wife about limoncello a couple of days ago. i made a lemoncello a few years back - not sure where i got the recipe - and it turned out a cracker. a friend has a lemon tree on their farm which had gone beserk. took it along to one of our top italian restaurants and they loved it. but NEVER again. it took me hours and hours, scraping and grating lemon peels. a once only.
Ken Gargett Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 The moscato sounds intriguing. What cigars do you recommend pairing with it? had it with the punch 11 the other day when we did the vid and i thought that worked well. otherwise, try a few.
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