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Posted: 11/5/2023 10:10:11 AM EDT
Two things I enjoy but I'm still a beginner for both.
We have a gathering of men coming for the thanksgiving holiday and so the question is what are some known good pairings for a group of guys who haven't developed sophisticated palates? Thanks |
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Posted: 11/5/2023 10:19:53 AM EDT
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“Usually” anything Connecticut or Sumatra will be mild and easy for beginner/occasional smokers. Just be sure to check reviews, some are not what they seem. Black Label Porcelain may be a Shade, but it’s definitely a medium-plus cigar.
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Posted: 11/5/2023 10:33:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gsd1983: "Usually" anything Connecticut or Sumatra will be mild and easy for beginner/occasional smokers. Just be sure to check reviews, some are not what they seem. Black Label Porcelain may be a Shade, but it's definitely a medium-plus cigar. Mild is what we are targeting and Connecticut was popping up a bunch. |
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Posted: 11/5/2023 10:43:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By whatarippa: Mild is what we are targeting and Connecticut was popping up a bunch. You would be hard-pressed to find a finer example of a Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar than a Diamond Crown Natural. The wrapper is aged for a minimum of 5 years and goes through several fermentations which results in a very smooth profile and a nice, sharp burn. The #4 is the most popular site in this line and these are made for JC Newman by Arturo Fuente and feature a Dominican blend which is easy for all smokers. |
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Posted: 11/5/2023 7:02:25 PM EDT
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I'm probably in the very small minority, but I've found that the whiskeys I like (normally 100pf and up) usually wash out the majority of the flavors in a cigar. My ideal pairing for a cigar are herbal teas, coffee, or ginger beer/ale.
With that said, I'd still enjoy a bourbon and cigar together at any given opportunity  .......and I wouldn't shy away from an unconventional pairing. Smoke/drink what you like!
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Posted: 11/5/2023 7:06:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By whatarippa: Mild is what we are targeting and Connecticut was popping up a bunch. A good portion of the Davidoff portfolio would fit the bill. |
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Posted: 11/5/2023 9:47:36 PM EDT
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Crowned Heads Sfumato in C if you like cream and citrus hints. A Dunbarton Trust Saka Stillwell Aromatic #1 if you want a dolce head. The Stillwells use pipe tobacco so they’re a great departure from what most people have had in a cigar. The dolce cigars can be the camel’s nose under the tent when it comes to newcomers.
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Posted: 11/5/2023 10:36:47 PM EDT
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If you want light, just do something like Avo, CAO, Oliva, maybe a basic Ashton.
But if you want a good pairing, get a Liga Privada T52, Ashton VSG, Padron 1964, or something from the Fuente Hemingway line. If you like sweeter bourbon, maybe change to the Liga no 9, Oliva Melanio, Padron 1926. Something Maduro. Anything Opus X are excellent. For bourbon, I rather enjoy Bulleit myself. It’s what bourbon should taste like at affordable pricing. I do still enjoy Woodford (sweeter) or Elijah Craig. I won’t argue with Basil Hayden, but I find it too smooth. Bourbon should have heat. Knob Creek is alright too. |
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Posted: 11/5/2023 10:50:04 PM EDT
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Arturo Fuente 858. Mild, but decent flavor for someone that already smokes. Cigars vary so much, but this is a nice, safe all-around.
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 11/11/2023 7:18:09 AM EDT
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Does everyone enjoy Bourbon, if not Tequila also goes very well with Connecticut style wrappers.
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Posted: 11/25/2023 5:46:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fly223: Does everyone enjoy Bourbon, if not Tequila also goes very well with Connecticut style wrappers. Absolutely! |
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