Premium cigars and bourbon have been at the heart of the American pairing experience for many generations. Bourbon possesses a natural smoky sweetness that melds seamlessly with the taste of a good cigar.
When pairing bourbon and cigars, purists prefer their bourbon neat and at room temperature to fully complement the leathery and earthy taste of stronger cigars, and the lush barrel notes find a great match in mellower cigars. With this in mind, our Perfect Pairings for the month of February consists of what we arguably feel is the best marriage of bourbon and premium cigars available on the market today.
Bulleit & Camacho Nicaragua Barrel-Aged Robusto
Medium-to-full-bodied, Camacho Nicaragua Barrel-Aged Robusto cigars feature a stunning, reddish-brown Habana 2000 wrapper that plays host to Dominican fillers and a gorgeous Nicaraguan-grown Corojo wrapper that has been aged in rum barrels for 5-months.
The flavor profile consists of earth, cedar, leather, and spice, backed by a rich caramel sweetness imparted from the aged rum barrels. These highly popular premium cigars have found a permanent home in many thousands of smoker’s humidors, and have become one of the finest blends to pair with top-shelf bourbons, such as Bulleit.
Bulleit’s equally sought-after profile of nutmeg and spices delivers dry notes of vanilla with hints of honey, caramel, and wheat. inspired by a small batch technique used over 150 years ago, this highly popular bourbon finishes with a medium- to- full body that draws out the marvelous spectrum of flavors that the Camacho Nicaragua Barrel-Aged Robusto provides. Together, the two reveal a luscious, woody marriage with savory depth.
Woodford Reserve & Oliva Serie V Double Robusto Box-Pressed
An amazing cigar worth its slew of top ratings, Oliva Serie V Double Robusto Box-Pressed is a gorgeous ultra-premium handmade cigar with a bold yet very smooth flavor profile of espresso, dark chocolate, nuts, and leather. These luxurious tasting notes come courtesy of a prized Ecuadorian Sun Grown Habano wrapper, Nicaraguan binder. and perfectly aged long-filler tobacco from the fertile Jalapa Valley in Nicaragua.
Woodford Reserve pours a glimmering amber color with a rich, reddish tone that has been a fan favorite since 1812. This exquisite bourbon emits a delightful tapestry of flavors that includes bold wood, accented by sweet spices, fruit, and some floral tones that all pair splendidly with the 90-plus rated Oliva Serie V Double Robusto Box-Pressed.
Four Roses & Crafted by Jaime Garcia Robusto
A medium to full-bodied Nicaraguan treasure that has been blended to perfection, Jaime Garcia Robusto is a modern-day classic coming from one of the most notable cigarmakers in the modern era.
A gorgeous clay red Habano Rosado wrapper, paired with aged Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos provides luxurious notes of earth, dark roast coffee, spices, and black pepper that are topped with subtle hints of black cherry.
Four Roses, with its honey-amber appearance, is a brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey that has been produced since the 1880s. This strong aromatic blend of vanilla, honey, wheat, and a hint of black pepper, matches up wonderfully with the mix of delectable flavors that Jaime Garcia Robusto exudes. Blend this pair of top-sellers on your palate for a refined combination that is certain to keep you coming back for more.
Elijah Craig Small Batch & Montecristo Volume 2: The Rendezvous Robusto
Montecristo Volume 2: The Rendezvous Robusto cigars are the second in a series of blends inspired by the famous The Count of Monte Cristo novel by Alexandre Dumas.
An opulent blend of aged Honduran long-fillers, Broadleaf binder, and a top-shelf Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, provide captivating notes of chocolate, white pepper, cinnamon, and spice, all delivered with a smooth medium-bodied profile.
Elijah Craig Small Batch bourbon owes its distinctive warm spice and subtle butterscotch flavor to level 3 charred oak barrels. Handcrafted by the company’s Master Distillers, it’s a favorite of Bourbon connoisseurs and casual whiskey fans alike.
When the moment calls for a fine premium cigar and bourbon pairing, there’s no better option than Elijah Craig, and the Montecristo Volume 2.
Michter’s US*1 & Davidoff Nicaragua Series Toro
Finished with a lush and inviting Habano-seed Rosado wrapper, Davidoff Nicaragua Series Toro is a premium cigar of the finest pedigree.
This savory top-leaf, complimented by the well-aged binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, produces a decadent medium-to-full-bodied flavor profile of spicy and subtly sweet tobacco notes accented by an underlying earthiness and a smooth leathery finish.
Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made from a selected mash bill of the finest quality corn, carefully aged in whiskey-soaked barrels.
This top-shelf bourbon provides warm and inviting notes of tea and spices that lead up a tasty mixture of honey, pepper, and soft caramel, that beautifully complements yet never overpowers the captivating flavor profile of the Davidoff Nicaragua Series Toro.
