It may be colder outside in much of the country, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite smoke. Relaxing in the evening by the fireplace with your favorite beverage and smoke in hand is a time-honored tradition in many households. We've put together our list for some great cigar and alcohol pairings that'll keep you warm this winter.
Lights Out Punch & Punch Heritage Reserve
Produced by the famed General Cigar Company, the Punch Heritage Reserve Robusto is an extraordinary premium handmade cigar that pays tribute to the brand's storied Cuban lineage. To fully capture the essence and spirit of Old Havana, the cigar is expertly rolled in Honduras with a seamless Ecuador Sumatra wrapper over aged fillers from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua.Lights Out Punch, no relation to the cigar, is a tantalizing taste sensation that features black tea-infused vermouth and tequila, garnished with grated cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple slices.This compelling fizzy winter cocktail pairs wonderfully with Heritage Reserve's rich medium-to-full-bodied flavors of sweet and zesty spices, backed by undertones of leather, cinnamon, and cocoa.Cozy up to the fireplace with a chilled cup of Lights Out and a Punch Heritage Toro cigar in hand, and savor a coupling that will warm the spirit and soothe the senses!
Hot Toddy & Avo Heritage
The famous Hot Toddy is a classic combination of your favorite brown liquor such as brandy, rum, or whiskey with a dash of honey and fresh lemon juice. This luscious winter indulgence is served steaming hot. For this perfect pairing, we called upon the luxurious Avo Heritage Toro cigar to accompany the world-famous Hot Toddy. This top-rated cigar consists of Cuban-seed Dominican long fillers, perfectly-aged and fermented, covered by a stunning Ecuador Sun Grown wrapper. While Hot Toddy coats the palate with butterscotch, vanilla, honey, and lemon zest, a puff on the Heritage Toro produces a bold, yet smooth mouthful of pepper, chocolate, leather, and roasted nuts. A Hot Toddy and an Avo Heritage Toro cigar enjoyed together, is certain to liven the spirits, and take the chill out of these cold winter months
Rum Chata Hot Cocoa & Rocky Patel Java Latte
Those looking for a coffee-inspired winter pairing, will quickly find out that Rum Chata Hot Cocoa and a Rocky Patel Java Latte Wafe cigar is a marriage made in heaven! The 5 x 46 Rocky Patel Java Latte Wafe is one of the finest coffee-infused cigars on the market. The blend features Nicaraguan tobaccos wrapped around a silky, smooth Connecticut wrapper. For the finishing touches, these deeply-aged binder and fillers are gently imbued with nuances of mocha, coffee, and vanilla. Wafe's rich, medium-bodied flavors meld seamlessly with Rum Chata's warm and inviting tasting notes of chocolate, whipped cream, spice, and sweetened hot cocoa. This is a cocktail and premium cigar pairing that's sure to add even more cheer to this wonderful holiday season!
Drunk Grasshoppers & Nub Nuance Single Roast
Realizing that a cup of piping hot gourmet coffee and a fine premium handmade is a savory combo. We chose the Drunk Grasshoppers drink and the Nub Nuance Single Roast cigar for this perfect cigar and alcohol pairing. Expertly rolled in a 4x60 size, the Nub Nuance Single Roast cigar is fashioned with a silky Connecticut wrapper over a blend of perfectly-aged Nicaraguan fillers that are infused with the essence of sweet vanilla and espresso. The Drunk Grasshoppers is a sweet, mint-flavored, Java-inspired after-dinner drink, that when paired with a Nub Nuance Single Roast cigar, you can expect the ultimate coffee experience. Best enjoyed during the cold winter months ahead, you'll want to warm up the body and spirit with this enlivening cigar and drink duo!
Honey Winter Bourbon & Henry Clay Warhawk
The War Hawk Robusto cigar puts a modern spin on the original Henry Clay blend by replacing the classic Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper with a stunning golden-brown Ecuador Connecticut leaf. This results in a medium-bodied smoke that's brimming with perfectly-balanced notes of toasted almonds, earth, cocoa, white pepper, and a sweet tobacco finish. The Honey Winter Bourbon cocktail, with orange and honey sage syrup, makes an excellent choice for a welcome drink and cigar pairing with the Henry Clay War Hawk Robusto. It's the perfect coupling for any winter holiday party, or when you cozy up with someone special in front of the fire.