Perdomo Habano Sun Grown & Macallan 12 Year
A Dance of Oak, Spice & Sweetness
There’s a certain alchemy when fire, oak, and time meet, when a pairing becomes more than the sum of its parts. Pairing the Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky with the Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sungrown cigar is like watching two master craftsmen collaborate, each bringing their signature style, yet working in perfect harmony.
The Macallan Double Cask 12 is a sensorial marvel, matured in a balance of American and European sherry-seasoned oak from Jerez de la Frontera. The result; a silky dram that brims with notes of fudge, soft citrus and elegant spice, a whisky that whispers sophistication with every sip.
Next, we introduce the Perdomo Sungrown: A bold, sun-kissed beauty wrapped in a Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Sun Grown leaf, aged for six years and finished in bourbon barrels. This cigar is no quiet wallflower. It presents itself with a spicy-sweet complexity, delivering notes of cedar, oak, and just a touch of almond on the finish.
When paired together they create a delicate nuanced experience. The cigar’s bourbon barrel influence teases out deeper vanilla and spice from the Macallan, while the whisky’s citrus and fudge smooth out the Sungrown’s fire. The almond and oak in the finish of the cigar echo the whisky’s wood-kissed warmth.
This is more than a pairing, it’s an elaborate performance. Rich, layered, and endlessly satisfying for those who appreciate flavor with character. For those seeking more than just smoke and sip, this is a pairing that invites you into its rhythm, and lingers long after the final experience.
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Warfighter Heroes Sports & Ranger Creek 36 Bourbon
A Toast to Service and Flavor
This pairing is pure Americana; Texas craftsmanship meets Nicaraguan soul with a salute to those who serve. The Ranger Creek .36 Texas Straight Bourbon is the distillery’s flagship spirit offering a bold expression of Lone Star pride. Handcrafted in small batches and aged under the fierce Texas sun, it pours a deep amber and welcomes you with rich notes of vanilla and brown sugar, rounded out by whispers of fresh oak. On the palate, it’s a warm, mellow ride, caramel and butterscotch swirl with light cinnamon spice, all finishing in a long, sweet linger that gently warms the chest.
Now we present the Warfighter Heroes Sports cigar; a tribute to veterans, made in partnership with the Heroes Sports Foundation. Rolled in Estelí, Nicaragua, it wears a dark and oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and filler. From first light, it delivers a steady stream of earthy richness, peppery spice, and a satisfying backbone of cocoa and charred cedar.
Together this Texas-born bourbon with this veteran-honoring cigar creates a memorable, deep, meaningful experience. The bourbon’s caramel and cinnamon harmonize beautifully with the cigar’s earth and spice, while that signature San Andrés wrapper draws out the oak and butterscotch in the whiskey. Bold, respectful, and richly flavorful this pairing is a slow-burning tribute worth savoring.
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Knuckle Sandwich Maduro & Basil Hayden
A Bold and Balanced Flavor Brawl
Ever watch a heavyweight title fight? That’s what pairing Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with the Knuckle Sandwich Maduro cigar is like, every round delivers a knockout combination of flavor, finesse, and fire.
Basil Hayden steps into the ring with elegance; light on its feet but layered with complexity. the cigar brings aromas of warm charred oak with silky vanilla caramel, softened by hints of dried fruit. On the palate, it’s a smooth glide, sweet brown sugar and subtle black pepper working in rhythm, ending on a lingering finish of oak and gentle dried fruit.
Into the ring comes the Knuckle Sandwich Maduro, a bold contender dressed in a velvety, reddish-brown Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro wrapper. Beneath that lies a rich Nicaraguan binder and filler, delivering an aromatic burst of floral spice, cocoa, and roasted nuts. As the cigar progresses, it transitions like a seasoned fighter, moving from chocolate to warming pepper with grace and power.
Together this bourbon and cigar are an inspired match. The bourbon’s subtle sweetness elevates the Maduro’s cocoa and nutty tones, while the cigar’s evolving spice and pepper draw out deeper oak and fruit from the Basil Hayden. It’s a clash of dark and light, sweet and spice, balanced, bold, and beautifully executed. For the aficionado who appreciates contrast and craft, this pairing is nothing short of championship caliber.
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Patoro Brasil & Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
A Velvet Affair
Pairing the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14-Year-Old with the Patoro Brasil cigar is like slipping into a velvet smoking jacket, rich, indulgent, and endlessly satisfying.
Crafted in the Highlands of Scotland at Glenmorangie’s Tain distillery, Quinta Ruban 14 is a port-cask-finished single malt that seduces the senses. The nose bursts with aromas of candy shop sweetness, vanilla, dark chocolate, and ripe fruit, setting the tone for a palate awash with candied orange, silky chocolate, and a gentle wave of toasted oak bitterness. The medium-length finish will linger with a soft chocolate glow combined with warm oak spices.
To compliment the Glenmorangie, we introduce the Patoro Brasil, handmade in the Dominican Republic and dressed in a luxurious Brazilian wrapper. This medium bodied gem offers a deep rich draw of roasted coffee, cream with a soft peppery spice that builds in complexity without overwhelming the senses.
Together the Glenmorangie and Patoro elevate one another in thrilling and unique ways. The cigar’s creamy coffee and nutty pepper pull forward the Glenmorangie’s chocolate and spice, while the whisky’s sweetness teases out the cigar’s subtler, earthy depths. The port finish in the Scotch adds a fruity elegance that dances beautifully with the Brasil’s smooth yet bold character. Elegant yet adventurous this pairing is a masterclass in balance; perfect for those who appreciate a refined, flavorful ride.
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Arturo Fuente Casa Fuente & Glenmorangie Allta
Sun-Kissed Harmony
When you pair Glenmorangie Allta Scotch with the Arturo Fuente Casa Fuente cigar it’s like catching a Highland sunrise through a palm-fringed breeze, unexpected, vibrant, and beautifully layered.
Hailing from Glenmorangie’s remote Scottish Highlands distillery, Allta (Scots Gaelic for “wild”) is a celebration of wild yeast and natural complexity. The delicate honeyed hue of the Scotch hints at the sweetness within. On the nose, it teases with banana pudding, dried tropical fruits, graham cracker, waxy vanilla taffy, and nostalgic candy shop aromas. The palate is equally vivid, ripe orchard and tropical fruits mingle with cocoa, spice, graham, and a whisper of pepper. The finish is medium, malty and fruit-forward, with gentle fading notes of sweet spice.
Here we present the Casa Fuente, a luxurious Dominican creation wrapped in a rich, oily Cameroon leaf. Its profile is elegant yet bold, earth, sweet spice, leather, and black pepper build in gentle waves. This cigar doesn’t overpower; it harmonizes.
Together this pairing offers you a masterful duet. The Allta’s candy-sweet nose and fruit-laced palate illuminate the Casa Fuente’s earthy depth and exotic spice, while the cigar’s leathery richness and peppery finish awaken the whisky’s subtler notes of cocoa and taffy. The wild yeast complexity of the Allta beautifully complements the aged Dominican craftsmanship of the cigar. Refined yet indulgent this pairing is a sensory adventure, tailored for those who crave discovery and reward in every draw and sip.
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Rocky Patel Quarter Century & Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt
A Quarter Century Meets Sherried Elegance
When timeless craftsmanship meets thoughtful aging, the result is an extraordinary pairing, like the union of Tamdhu 12-Year-Old Speyside Single Malt and the Rocky Patel Quarter Centurycigar. Both are love letters to tradition, restraint, and richness.
Tamdhu 12 glows with a soft straw hue kissed by copper, a visual whisper of the Oloroso sherry casks it calls home. The nose opens with intoxicating notes of figs and fresh fruit, deepening into yellow cake and soft bready desserts, all rounded by a gentle sherry undertone and a kiss of red wine. On the palate, the whisky starts tart and smoky—charcoal and peat opening the door to red fruit, residual sugar, and a syrupy, medium-oily body. Its finish lingers dry with oak and red wine, refined and delicate yet complex.
To our single malt selection we introduce the Rocky Patel Quarter Century, draped in a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper. Inside lies a 10-year-aged blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos, aged an additional two years post-roll. It delivers a performance of white pepper, earthy leather, roasted nuts, and deep oak, dancing with poise across the palate.
Together this pairing offers artful expression. The Tamdhu’s tart fruit and sherry-soaked depth contrast and highlight the cigar’s earthy spice and oak. The cigar’s bold character steadies the whisky’s sweetness while the whisky’s red fruit amplifies and brightens every puff. Aged to perfection, and meant to be savored, this is more than a pairing, it’s a legacy in every sip and draw.
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Aganorsa Aniversario Maduro & Bowmore Islay Single Malt 12
A Symphony of Smoke and Sea
Pairing the Bowmore Islay Single Malt 12 with the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Maduro cigar is like listening to two seasoned vocalists performing an elegant duet, each voice distinct, yet effortlessly harmonizing in remarkable fashion.
Bowmore 12 is the very soul of Islay, delicate pale amber in the glass and matured in both American oak ex-Bourbon and European Oloroso sherry casks. On the nose, it greets you with lemon zest and honeyed heather, a breezy nod to its coastal origins. Your palate is greeted with notes of bright citrus, fresh fruits and a gentle wisp of dark chocolate. The finish offers the gentle warm embrace of rich sweet smoke that lingers like a sea mist at dusk.
Now, we bring in the Aganorsa Aniversario Maduro, a Nicaraguan beauty draped in a shade-grown Corojo maduro wrapper. It’s medium to full-bodied profile exudes black pepper, earthy depth, aged wood, and a quiet sweetness that builds with each draw.
Together the spirit and cigar elevate each other's melodies. The whisky’s fruit and smoke tease out the cigar’s underlying sweetness, while the cigar’s peppery spice and earthy structure ground Bowmore’s citrus brightness. The result of this dramatic harmony of earthy notes is a sensory interchange between fire and sea, soil and smoke. This is a performance to experience not once but over again and again.
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Patoro Grand Añejo Reserve & Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve
A Bold Union with Purpose
When rich craftsmanship meets flavorful intention, the result can be truly stirring. Such is the experience with Kendall-Jackson’s Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon paired with the Patoro Grand Añejo Reserve cigar, a deliberate and deeply satisfying pairing that rewards those who savor depth.
Hailing from California’s sun-drenched vineyards, the Grand Reserve Cabernet bursts with dark fruit, blackberry, blueberry, and both red and black currants come to life in every sip. Layers of mocha and nutmeg waft on the nose, while silky chocolate and toasty vanilla offer a lingering richness that is bold, structured, and warm.
Matched with this full-throated red is the Patoro Grand Añejo Reserve, a masterwork of Dominican balance. Wrapped in an elegant Ecuadorian Habano leaf and filled with rich Dominican binder and filler, this medium to full-bodied cigar is complex yet approachable. Notes of spice and aged wood unfold slowly, rewarding the patient smoker with every measured draw.
Together, the bold fruit and spice of the Cabernet sync harmoniously with the cigar’s woody richness, each elevating the other without overshadowing. Like a hearty meal prepared by two seasoned chefs working in tandem, the combination is robust, layered, and immensely gratifying, a well-coordinated duet that leaves you fulfilled, yet yearning for just one more taste.
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Rocky Patel Sixty & Amrut Fusion
A Ballet of Boldness
An elegant pas de deux of Indian whisky and Nicaraguan craftsmanship, where spice, richness, and rhythm take center stage. Pairing the Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whiskey with the Rocky Patel Sixty cigar is like witnessing a ballet performed at sunrise on a distant stage, graceful, unexpected, and utterly captivating.
Amrut Fusion, hailing from the foothills of India, is a statement of global whisky ambition. It opens with notes of rich barley and fruit, laced with citrus and warming spice, followed by a creamy sweetness and just a kiss of peat. On the palate, this whisky deepens, oak and soft peat swirl with coffee and dark chocolate, finishing with a long, spicy sweetness and a whisper of citrus that lingers like a final bow.
The next dancer to join the performance is the Rocky Patel Sixty, a cigar that’s no understudy. Voted #1 Cigar of the Free World by Cigar Aficionado, this blend is art in motion. With its rich San Andrés wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler, aged two years post-roll, it dances with notes of espresso, earth, leather, and toasted spice.
Coming together the Amrut Fusion and Rocky Patel perform a duet of layered complexity. The earthy richness of the Sixty meets the creamy, spiced elegance of the Amrut, with chocolate and citrus trading leads like seasoned partners. Each draw and sip will move in deliberate rhythm, dynamic yet balanced. This is no ordinary pairing, it’s a choreographed masterpiece for the curious connoisseur.
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Rocky Patel DBS & Four Roses Small Batch Select
A Dramatic Tango
A great pairing doesn’t shout, it listens, leads and responds. When rich complexity meets bold rhythm sparks fly in this unforgettable match. Pairing the Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon with the Rocky Patel DBS cigar is like watching a dramatic tango unfold, precise, passionate, and layered with nuance. Each brings its own rhythm, yet together they move in perfect step.
Four Roses Small Batch Select hails from Kentucky, but this is no ordinary Southern pour. Crafted from six distinct bourbon recipes, each with its own mash bill and yeast strain, it’s a lesson in complexity. The result; a full bodied yet incredibly smooth experience. On the palate, you’ll find bold flavors of oak, vanilla, and caramel wrapped in a mellow, extended finish that lingers like the final beat of a slow song.
Then comes the Rocky Patel DBS (Double Broadleaf Selection), a masterful blend of Honduran long fillers kissed with Nicaraguan Broadleaf. The binders, Nicaraguan and Pennsylvania Broadleaf, lay the foundation for the grand finale: a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper that delivers deep notes of espresso, oak, earth, and a peppery edge.
Together, they perform, they dance, they tango! The bourbon’s sweet vanilla notes flirt with the cigar’s espresso tones. The spice of the whiskey dances with the pepper of the wrapper. Oak weaves its way through both like a shared rhythm. This isn’t just a pairing it’s a dramatic performance of precision and balance. Sip, draw, and let the tango unfold on your palate.
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Rocky Patel Disciple & Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon
Power and Precision in Perfect Pitch
When boldness is tempered by balance, you get a performance that lingers like a well-conducted symphony. The pairing of Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon and the Rocky Patel Disciple cigar delivers a composition of power and nuance, a Texas-meets-Nicaragua overture that deserves a standing ovation.
Still Austin’s Cask Strength Bourbon arrives at a bold 116 proof, matured in hand-selected charred American oak barrels under the Texas sun. On the nose and palate, it showcases rich waves of butterscotch, brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted pecan. Its long, sweet finish doesn’t overwhelm; it envelops. Each sip swells like the triumphant crescendo of a brass section, bold yet in harmony.
Enter the Disciple: Rocky Patel’s tribute to craftsmanship. This Nicaraguan-made cigar, cloaked in a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper, brings structure to the composition with earthy richness, wood-toned depth, and a restrained peppery flourish. Medium to full-bodied, it’s the rhythmic backbone, steady, deliberate, and refined.
Together this bourbon and cigar pairing mirrors the coordinated energy of a symphony orchestra: one commanding attention with bold, sweet brass and woodwind notes; the other grounding the performance with the deep resonance of strings and percussion. The extended interplay of sweet heat with earthy richness creates an experience that’s layered, expressive and unforgettable. This pairing doesn’t just complement; it challenges with bold deliberate notes. Like two jazz soloists riffing off each other, each insists on its voice, yet neither overpowers. It’s a slow burning sonata of strength and restraint, built for late nights and long conversations.
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Rocky Patel Number 6 & Redbreast 12 year
A Showcase of Craft and Complexity
Some pairings aren’t born; they’re carved, honed, and polished to perfection like the detailed touch of a master craftsman. The union of Redbreast 12 Year Irish Whiskey and the Rocky Patel Number 6 cigar is just that: an artisanal experience layered with tradition, character, and refinement.
Redbreast 12 hails from Ireland’s celebrated single pot still tradition, triple-distilled and matured in a balance of ex-Bourbon and Sherry-seasoned Spanish Oak casks. On the nose, it reveals an inviting fusion of spice and fruit. The palate follows with a rich, harmonious dance of sherried sweetness, dried fruits, and warm spices. The finish is long intricate and evolving; worthy of its title as Best Irish Whiskey at the 2019 International Whiskey Competition.
The Rocky Patel Number 6 complements this complexity with its Honduran-grown Corojo wrapper and a flavorful profile that unfolds with honeyed sweetness, layered with vanilla, bread, cocoa, orange peel, and a kiss of black pepper. The bold spicy nutty finish of the cigar echoes the whiskey’s subtle warmth tying the experience together.
Together, they don’t compete, they cooperate. The whiskey’s sherry-kissed fruit and spice chisel into the cigar’s sweeter, earthier depths. Like the hand-tooled precision of a seasoned artisan, a pairing such as this reveals more with every sip and draw, a testament to patience, skill, and the beauty of thoughtful design. This pairing feels special; the experience is personal and intimate. A quiet showcase of mastery that rewards the attentive drinker and smoker. Not loud, but lasting.
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Finck's Commerce Small Batch & Brenne French Whisky
A Sip and a Draw Worth Framing
There are pairings that satisfy, and then there are pairings that feel like they belong on a gallery wall, crafted with such intentionality and detail they become a masterpiece in their own right. Such is the experience of enjoying Brenne Estate Cask French Single Malt with the Finck’s Commerce cigar, a pairing as elegant and original as a celebrated work of art.
Hailing from the heart of Cognac, France, Brenne Estate Cask is the world’s only single malt aged in new French Limousin oak and Cognac barrels. Distilled from 100% estate-grown organic barley by a third-generation Cognac maker, this whisky paints the palate with bright tropical fruits, vanilla cream, and delicate spice. Named “Best Single Malt Whiskey” by Whisky Magazine’s World Whisky Awards in 2017, its finish is long and smooth, like brushstrokes on silk.
From Estelí, Nicaragua, the Finck’s Commerce cigar, handcrafted by the esteemed Oliva Cigar Company, is no less refined. Featuring a Sumatra Claro wrapper over an Ecuadorian Habano binder and Reserve Nicaraguan fillers, it’s rich and complex with notes of cedar, leather, and just the right balance of strength.
Together, this pairing is like witnessing an artist blend color and light, Brenne’s creamy sweetness and tropical vibrance heighten the cigar’s earthy depth and refined spice. It's not just a pairing; it's a portrait of flavor framed in time.
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Southern Draw Rose of Sharon & Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon
A Symphonic Blend of Strength and Subtlety
Pairing a bold California red with a gracefully refined cigar may seem like an unlikely duet, but the Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon from the North Coast and the Southern Draw Rose of Sharon come together with a synchronized elegance that surprises and delights.
The Fortress Cabernet opens with captivating aromas, raspberry and dark plum mingled with a touch of toffee and dark spice. Once on the palate you'll find it's lush and fruit-forward, layered with blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry. Aged 18 months in French oak, the wine builds a chewy, structured mid-palate, ending in tannins that linger like the final chord of a symphony.
Enter the Rose of Sharon, wrapped in a delicate Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut leaf, housing a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan long fillers. It offers subtle spice balanced by graceful notes of leather, oak, and earth, a nuanced performance that gently builds in complexity.
Together this pairing is an exploration in contrast and cohesion. The wine’s deep fruit and structured tannins play beautifully against the cigar’s creamy, earthy undertones, each sip and draw enhancing the next. Like an orchestra, where every section shines without drowning the others, this duo blends strength and subtlety to create a rich, harmonious experience worth savoring.
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Drew Estate Liga Privada H-99 & Dalmore Cigar Malt
The Maestro’s Selection
When the conductor lifts the baton, the orchestra responds in full, rich harmony, so it is with this pairing of Dalmore Cigar Malt and Drew Estate’s Liga Privada H-99. From the Highland heart of Scotland, Dalmore Cigar Malt is no stranger to showmanship. Matured in ex-bourbon casks, ten-year-old Matusalem sherry butts, and Cabernet Sauvignon barriques, it delivers an opulent bouquet of cinnamon, vanilla, and red fruits. On the palate, silky toffee leads to orange zest and a lingering finish of oak and refined smoke.
Enter the H-99: a full-bodied cigar with a hybrid Corojo seed wrapper stalk cut from Connecticut’s River Valley and lushly fermented to a dark, oily sheen. Beneath, San Andrés binders and robust fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Pennsylvania produce a complex, savory blend of meaty earth, pepper, and a sweet cocoa finish.
Together, they compose a dynamic experience, each sip and draw responding to the other’s cue like well-rehearsed musicians under a master’s baton. The whisky’s fruit and spice lift the cigar’s darker chocolate and umami tones, while the smoke’s peppery cadence enhances the Dalmore’s velvety sweetness and refined heat.
This is no background music, it’s a symphonic moment of indulgence. For those ready to experience harmony orchestrated with precision this duet delivers a flawless performance. This isn’t background music. It’s the main performance, refined, dramatic, and unforgettable.
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Undercrown Maduro & Blade and Bow Bourbon
Blueprint of Flavor
Some pairings feel accidental. This one is architectural. Pairing Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon with Drew Estate’s Undercrown Maduro is like walking through a building designed by a master, each line, each curve, intentional and harmonious.
Blade and Bow opens with a refined nose of fresh fruit, ripe pear and dried apricot, balanced by sweet roasted grain. On the palate it unveils a richness layered with gentle spice and complexity. The finish lingers with charred oak and warm winter spices leaving the impression of something both crafted and comforting.
The Undercrown Maduro, dressed in its signature San Andrés wrapper, mirrors that complexity. Medium to full-bodied, it starts with bold coffee notes and a whisper of spice, which gradually intensifies without overwhelming. Underneath, there’s a foundational structure of oak, leather, and vanilla, ending with the familiar warmth of roasted coffee bean.
Together, they create a dialogue: the bourbon’s fruit and spice lift the deeper, smokier tones of the cigar, while the cigar’s earth and espresso deepen the bourbon’s sweeter edges. This is a pairing built on balance, intention and structure.
Like an architect’s most inspired work, this combination doesn’t just impress, it invites admiration for its deliberate harmony. For the enthusiast seeking depth in design, this is a pairing worth studying sip by draw. The experience offers precision of structure and soul; this is a study in deliberate indulgence.
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Patoro Series P & Oban Distillers Edition
A Culinary Composition in Smoke and Spirit
When a Master Chef crafts a multi-course tasting menu, each element is measured, layered, and presented with purpose. That same spirit of culinary precision is mirrored in the exquisite pairing of Oban Distillers Edition Single Malt Scotch and the Patoro Series P cigar, a duet of refinement and depth, prepared for the discerning palate.
From the coastal Highlands of Scotland, Oban’s Distillers Edition is an ode to balance. Its character is shaped by soft malt and rich fruit, followed by a burst of fruit, smoke, and oak on the finish, complex, yet elegant. The influence of island air and secondary maturation in Montilla Fino casks lends a subtle brininess that grounds its sweetness, much like salt accentuating caramel in a gourmet dessert.
To the experience we add the Patoro Series P, a handcrafted cigar that speaks fluently in the language of aged tobacco. Blending Piloto Cubano, Corojo, and a touch of San Vicente, it begins woody and earthy, then unfolds into waves of spice, herbs, and a honeyed bitterness. Medium in strength, it’s a rich, slow burn that gains complexity with every draw.
Together they interact like the flavors featured on a Michelin-starred plate; complementing, contrasting, and enhancing one another. This pairing isn’t just enjoyable it’s an education in flavor architecture, thoughtfully collected and masterfully executed.
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Rocky Patel White Label & Speyburn 10 Single Malt Scotch
A Tale of Taste and Tempo
Like a seasoned novelist crafting the first chapter of an unforgettable adventure, the pairing of Speyburn 10 Single Malt Scotch and the Rocky Patel White Label cigar draws you in with finesse, unfolds with purpose, and leaves you craving the next installment.
From the lush hills of Speyside, Speyburn 10 greets the glass with pale gold tones kissed by amber, its aroma fresh, citrusy, and inviting. On the palate, lemon zest brightens a medium-bodied core of toffee and butterscotch, finishing with a long, honeyed warmth. Accolades from the 2021 NY International Spirits Competition and the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition affirm its masterful storytelling in flavor.
Here that we introduce the Rocky Patel White Label, a Nicaraguan creation cloaked in a silky Connecticut Shade wrapper. The cigar offers you a deliberate experience which evolves into a slow intriguing study in texture and tone. Toasty, earthy and mellow with accents of sweet wood and a whisper of pepper the cigar matches the whisky’s charm with elegance and layered complexity.
Together, they become a well-paced narrative: the whisky’s brightness echoing the cigar’s mellow start, its sweet finish deepening as the cigar introduces bolder, earthier moments. Like the satisfying arc of a novel penned with purpose, a pairing like this rewards the thoughtful drinker and smoker with a balanced blend of subtlety and depth, an immersive adventure in every sip and draw. The gentle intrigue, quiet revelations, and a finish that leaves you satisfied yet ready for more.
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Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 & Mortlach 12 Single Malt
Bold Notes and Baritone Depth
When the curtain rises on this pairing, prepare for a performance that resonates in deep, rich tones, like an opera singer commanding the stage with masterful control and thrilling range. Mortlach 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch and the Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 cigar create a duet that’s powerful, expressive, and unapologetically bold.
Nicknamed The Wee Witchie, this Speyside single malt gets its character from a unique tiny still and maturation in bourbon and sherry casks. On the nose, it opens with toasted almond, cinder toffee, and robust barley. The palate is meaty and malty, Mortlach’s signature; wrapped in layers of warm oak, soft raisins, and a flicker of olive oil salinity. The finish is jammy, nutty, with a kiss of citrus oil that keeps it lively and dynamic.
Enter the H99: a stalk-cut hybrid Corojo wrapper grown in the Connecticut River Valley, dark, oily, and deeply fermented. Its performance is full-bodied and savory, a chorus of earthy pepper, espresso, and dark chocolate supported by rich fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Pennsylvania.
Together, Mortlach’s robust, textured malt and the H99’s complex, peppery-sweet strength echo like a trained baritone's soaring final note, rich, commanding, and harmonious. It’s not just a pairing; it’s a stage-worthy performance of spirit and smoke, demanding your full attention from first sip to last draw. This is center stage with a duet of bold voices and a performance that leaves you breathless.
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Padron 1926 80 Years Torpedo & Jura 12 Year Scotch
A Journey of Discovery
Some pairings don’t simply complement each other; they awaken something unexpected. Jura 12 Year Scotch and the Padron 1926 80 Years Torpedo deliver just that; a flavorful expedition into the heart of complexity and craft.
From the windswept island of Jura, Scotland, the Jura 12 opens with aromas of chocolate, walnut, and citrus fruit, succulent and tropical, yet grounded. Aged in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Oloroso Sherry casks from Spain, it washes the palate in honeyed tones, salted bananas, brown sugar, and a ghost of smoke, subtle, refined, and endlessly intriguing.
Now we introduce the Padron 1926 80 Years Torpedo, a force of nature. With Nicaraguan tobacco from seed to wrapper, its bold, aged strength unfolds in heavy layers of earth, spice, cocoa, and roasted coffee. But it doesn’t stop there, orange peel, leather, and toasty warmth round out a cigar experience that’s both demanding and deeply rewarding.
When brought together the spirit and cigar don’t just pair, they reveal a unique sensory experience. The whisky’s sweetness gently tames the cigar’s strength while the cigar’s spice sharpens the whisky’s richness. Like discovering an ancient map and following it into unfamiliar but wondrous terrain, this pairing isn’t about comfort, it’s about the thrill of finding something new, balanced, and unforgettable.
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