Best cigar/alcohol pairing I've had in quite a long time...
bacon.jay
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I'm pretty well buzzed from a full bottle of Menage a Trois 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and I had a Camacho Corojo Torpedo and it was an AWESOME pairing. Gotta say...
Anyone else have a fantastic wine/cigar pairing?
P.S. I had some MAJOR trouble typing this...
I'm pretty well buzzed from a full bottle of Menage a Trois 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and I had a Camacho Corojo Torpedo and it was an AWESOME pairing. Gotta say...
Anyone else have a fantastic wine/cigar pairing?
P.S. I had some MAJOR trouble typing this...
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LOL.... you the man Jay! We get great wine from the western slope here in Colorado. The Carlson vinyard has some of he best wine I have ever had. I love wine with a stick, have no realy tired to get a "pairing" as of yet.0
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I really love earthy cigars with a Cabernet or Merlot. MoW Ruination, CAO Brazilia, Camacho Corojo Ltd, DPG Cuban Classic are a few real earthy cigars that I'd pair with a nice dry red. Some of my favorite reds(all from California): Franciscan Merlot, Copola (diamond series) Cab, Cinnabar Merlot, and many more. I love wine!0
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I'd say that anything that you put together is a "pairing", whether or not it's a GOOD "pairing" is subjective.
I'm going to bed. I'm volunteering at Hbitat forHumanity at 7:45. Good luckguysd.
Hooray for wine! I'm the happiest wine-drunk in the world FYI
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I love wine but have never tried pairing wine with stogies. I pretty much drink scotch, rum, or bourbon with cigars. Anyone recommend any major brands, available nation wide?0
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I find that a CAO Italia goes really well with red wine. I've only had it with a Malbec, but I think next time I'll try it with a Chianti.......0
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My favorite rum to drink with cigars is Flor de Cano. It's available nationwide, just gotta look for it. It's not cheap either. As far as bourbon, I like Woodford Reserve or Maker's Mark. Both go really well with stogies.docbp87:I love wine but have never tried pairing wine with stogies. I pretty much drink scotch, rum, or bourbon with cigars. Anyone recommend any major brands, available nation wide?0 -
Ah, I meant wines. Thanks though.lilwing88:
My favorite rum to drink with cigars is Flor de Cano. It's available nationwide, just gotta look for it. It's not cheap either. As far as bourbon, I like Woodford Reserve or Maker's Mark. Both go really well with stogies.docbp87:I love wine but have never tried pairing wine with stogies. I pretty much drink scotch, rum, or bourbon with cigars. Anyone recommend any major brands, available nation wide?0 -
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Ah, I meant wines. Thanks though.lilwing88:
My favorite rum to drink with cigars is Flor de Cano. It's available nationwide, just gotta look for it. It's not cheap either. As far as bourbon, I like Woodford Reserve or Maker's Mark. Both go really well with stogies.docbp87:I love wine but have never tried pairing wine with stogies. I pretty much drink scotch, rum, or bourbon with cigars. Anyone recommend any major brands, available nation wide?
Ravenswood is a great reasonably priced red wine and it's all over the place. The Menage I had last night is available nationwide, and if you can find it, Provenance is an awesome red, but it is a bit more expensive. Maybe about $30-45 depending on vintage? I had a bottle of 2004 Provenance Cabernet last year and it was delicious. The key I think is in the vintage: 2004-vintage red wines from the Napa Valley region of CA are some of the best red wines since 2000.
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Sorry. In that case, I second the Ravenswood. Zinfandel is my favorite. I also like Coppola wines, but they're on the pricey side.docbp87:
Ah, I meant wines. Thanks though.lilwing88:
My favorite rum to drink with cigars is Flor de Cano. It's available nationwide, just gotta look for it. It's not cheap either. As far as bourbon, I like Woodford Reserve or Maker's Mark. Both go really well with stogies.docbp87:I love wine but have never tried pairing wine with stogies. I pretty much drink scotch, rum, or bourbon with cigars. Anyone recommend any major brands, available nation wide?0 -
I pretty much gave up everything except water. If I leave my mouth and lips a little wet after a drink of water I find the flavors to really pop from my cigar. Had a horrible pairing last night wich I expected. A 601 Red and a Sierra Nevada porter. Was really in the mood for a gar and a beer though.
I remember an Oliva V and Old Rasputin imperial stout being pretty good. Ive also enjoyed some ipa's with a smoke. Nothing beats water though.0 -
Ok, I'm sure you all don't want to hear this... I drink highlife with about 90% of sticks I smoke. I don't know what it is, but it works for me. I enjoy the taste of the cigar and the beer doesn't really interfere that much. Double buzz.0
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It's the champagne of beers!brainfrz:Ok, I'm sure you all don't want to hear this... I drink highlife with about 90% of sticks I smoke. I don't know what it is, but it works for me. I enjoy the taste of the cigar and the beer doesn't really interfere that much. Double buzz.
God I hate that stuff, lol. To each his own!0 -
Blah Jay! You didn't say it was 'Menage et Trois' that you were drinking...I used to like that stuff, but it has totally gone south for me.
Tat - where did you get that Cinnabar Merlot? And where can I get some? That's the name of my boat!0 -
Here you go, my man: Cinnabar winery in Saratoga, CA. I've had a couple different years, and as I think someone stated before, the 2004 year is the best - a real vintage year for many wineries in California.0
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Hays:Blah Jay! You didn't say it was 'Menage et Trois' that you were drinking...I used to like that stuff, but it has totally gone south for me.
Tat - where did you get that Cinnabar Merlot? And where can I get some? That's the name of my boat!
I liked it pretty well Hays, it wasn't too dry and the tannins had settled down. Of course, with as much selection as you have access to, I probably would have gone with something different too.
F**k me if that Provenance wasn't good though, I LOVED that stuff.
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I know the appeal Jay..like I said, I've downed many a bottle of it. My tastes have just taken me in a different direction. BevMo is your friend!
Tat - thanks brotha! I'm gonna pick some up!0
