It’s May, which means you’ve probably got one thing bubbling on the mind: tequila. Sure Cinco de Mayo is Christmas for tequila, but let’s be honest: tequila season pretty much lasts until the leaves start to turn reposado yellow. While we love our bl...
Smoking foods is a time-tested method of preservation that also happens to make your meals insanely delicious. A slow, low smoking session enhances and intensifies flavors, without breaking down or transforming your ingredients in the same way as c...
Your favorite bar might stock hundreds of spirits, with an additional deep dive down a particular rabbit hole like whiskey or rum. If you have the space and the interest, your home setup can be stocked to the gills, mirroring the best of watering hol...
Even if you’re not Irish, every year in March St. Paddy’s Day gets the blood flowing green, what with its bountiful promise of quality Irish Whiskey. While their Scottish cousins have more global fame for the brown stuff, it is Ireland where whiskey ...
Back before the holidays we shared some interesting spirits to share not only with your Thanksgiving table, but also with your post-turkey cigar. Today we delve into some of the best Scottish single malts that dropped last year, to highlight some ama...
Wine and whiskey get the lion’s share of attention when it comes to cigar pairings, and for good reason. Both drinks are delicious on their own and shine even brighter when matched with a compatible cigar. But don’t stop your pairing journey there, b...
Chocolate changed the world after being ripped from the Amazon rainforest and Mesoamerican plains to travel the seven seas, seducing sweet teeth and making chocoholics out of anyone with the means to enjoy it. A sensuous treat made from the fermente...
Maybe your team is absolutely crushing it this year. Or maybe it’s more like a painful subject you really wish we hadn’t brought up. Either way this season shakes out, when it comes to your tailgating game, you’re dominating the competition. Because ...
Countless hours and words have been dedicated to pairing wine with food, as chefs, sommeliers and enthusiasts explore the synergies created between dish and drink. But pairings go beyond this popular duo, with thoughtful combinations of food and beer...
Last year tequila overtook vodka as the best-selling spirit on American shelves, and it’s easy to see why. Sure we love our margaritas, ranch waters and palomas, but aficionados know the best way to enjoy a quality tequila is neat, or with a couple r...
There’s never a bad time for a beer, but there are some ideal times—and football games fall squarely in that category. Because whether you’re enjoying a quiet afternoon on the couch or hosting an entire backyard full of football-and-grilled-meat enth...
I'm a bourbon guy through and through, but not all day. I prefer it as my evening libation. Never been a huge gin guy, but I will say I've found more and more botanical gins that are interesting, even just over a little ice and no mixer. Revivalist G...
All hail Thanksgiving, easily one of America’s greatest inventions. No pressure buying gifts or planning some opulent celebration, just breaking bread and clinking glasses with the ones you love (or sometimes simply have to tolerate). This year skip ...
I know this is probably an impossible question to answer, but does anybody have a favorite cigar and drink pairing? I very recently smoked the Tatuaje Lomo De Cerdo and had a Kona Golden Ale and it very well might be the best pairing I have experienc...
Hello everyone!What is your favorite drink to have with your cigars (alcoholic or non-alcoholic, doesn't matter)? I know it can vary depending on the cigar itself. This weekend I had a Buffalo Trace cigar with Buffalo Trace bourbon, and It was amazin...
Looking for a good beer to pair with a Roma Craft - Craft cigar this weekend. Any suggestions?
Having some girls over for red wine and cigars, any advice on what cigars to pair with dry reds?
I'm going to be smoking with some buddies later this week and I'm thinking about trying my first Oliva Nub Connecticut. Does anyone have any recommendations for drink pairings with this cigar (preferably beer pairings)?
Anybody have any favorite bourbon and cigar pairings? Taking any and all recommendations! Looking to try some new things this month.
Howdy B/SOTL. Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend (or when you read this post, your day).When I started smoking cigars May 2001, I was very much in love with rum. Fast forward to September 2016, I've since moved away from rum (neat), and starte...
I totally want hot chocolate tonight around the campfire.. So I'm going to light up a cigar and try it out with my cocoa. I'll let you know how the paring turns out!
I love to try both new cigars and new coffee. I am not a seasoned veteran yet so I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions regarding their favorite coffee and cigar pairings?
Mention the words “mac and cheese” and you’ll immediately get people’s attention; it can spark intense emotions and debates. Mac and cheese can be made a lot of ways, some better than others but one way to elevate the dish is to add seafood. Growing ...
Spent part of yesterday in Hoboken NJ, checked out The Turning Point and had the Lobster, shrimp and cheddar grits. Which were excellent, not mention the view of the NYC skyline across the Hudson. My after-brunch cigar choice was the RoMa Craft To...
Do you guys have a favorite cigar to pair with a nice cup of coffee? I love trying new blends with my coffee on Saturday mornings. Tried out a Cabaiguan by Tatuaje and it really hit the spot!
Normally, I choose a whiskey to enjoy with a Jacob's Ladder. I was surpised at how well a Pinot Noir 's flavors meshed with this powerful smoke.When you have a beverage package on a cruise and access to beverages you don't normally keep in your house...
The Dinner There are few things that I enjoy more than kicking back and smoking a good cigar, as you can probably guess by the title one of them is food. Whether enjoying a dinner out or cooking at home, a great meal is like a cigar in that it impact...
Tried a Warped Cigars - The Corto, was a perfect warm Labor Day weekend smoke. Leathery, with a nice medium body finish. Didn’t overpower the bourbon based libation. Served Florida style of course in a YETI so your ice ball doesn’t melt!
As cigars smokers we all tend to indulge in the good things in life. Anything that slows down time, clears our thoughts, and leads to great memories and conversations. As long as I have been a cigar smoker the pairing of choice for cigars has always ...
So, Grill a T-Bone Steak bigger than your 40ct Herf & some thick cut bacon, because it is Tuesday night.Pour a glass (or two) of Cosentino CIGAR Wine, a nice Cabernet aged in bourbon barrels, it is sweet but not too sweet, and dry, but not to dry.Lig...
