This Summer pairings

Started by ricoishere, 07/13/2018 01:17 PM

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ricoishere

Now that summer is here, and vacation is fast approaching, I start my summer pairings. This summer I intend to pair between 6-12 spirits with cigars. I can't wait to start cracking open these bottles, and see how cigars pair with each spirit. most of my cigars are med-full, and full so it should be fun. Each spirit will be paired with many cigars, so it'll be fun.

-E.H. Taylor S.B. B.I.B

-Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel

-Four Roses Elliot's Select

-Barrel Bourbon Batch 12

-Michter's 10YO Single Barrel

-Hakushu 12YO

-Redbreast 15yo

-Hennessy Master Blend 1 and 2
I got way too many cigars, too much booze, not many friends. Life is GRAND.
-Rico

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -George Burns

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Cap10_Morgan

Looks like you'll be having a fun summer!  Enjoy!
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Chefjohn

Nice selections there.
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05Venturer

I could come help if needed LOL
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ricoishere

That's the plan! Can't be all work no play all year long



QuoteCap10_Morgan - 7/13/2018  5:52 PM

Looks like you'll be having a fun summer!  Enjoy!
I got way too many cigars, too much booze, not many friends. Life is GRAND.
-Rico

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -George Burns

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ricoishere


Thanks, I was fortunate to have access to great selections, and since i only buy from three stores, the owners look out for me.

QuoteChefjohn - 7/13/2018  10:23 PM

Nice selections there.
I got way too many cigars, too much booze, not many friends. Life is GRAND.
-Rico

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -George Burns

My humidor
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=ricoishere

Koop

Love the Redbreast - an Irish whisky that's actually complex!

ricoishere

Quote05Venturer - 7/13/2018  11:11 PM

I could come help if needed LOL


If you're in the DC area, by all means!
I got way too many cigars, too much booze, not many friends. Life is GRAND.
-Rico

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -George Burns

My humidor
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=ricoishere

ricoishere

I like Irish whiskeys Redbreast 12 is unique.  ASome, not all, are good at 15 and older.

QuoteKoop - 7/14/2018  12:33 PM

Love the Redbreast - an Irish whisky that's actually complex!
I got way too many cigars, too much booze, not many friends. Life is GRAND.
-Rico

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -George Burns

My humidor
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junglepete

Very nice selection...I do like that Redbreast 15yr. I'm getting down to the end of a bottle, in fact, I may just polish it off tonight just because of your post  :biggrin: Thanks!
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Brlesq

A good thread to revive for the summer of 2019.

I find that a Tequila & Fresca goes very well with an ISOM in the summer heat.

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Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


Brlesq

A good thread to revive for the summer of 2019.

I find that a Tequila & Fresca goes very well with an ISOM in the summer heat.

Bruce
Chief Enabler 
Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


Silverstix

I took out an Anejo Shark to smoke tonight after dinner.  Thinking of pairing it with water so I can appreciate the cigar itself.  I have some Diplomatico rum which I love but I think the sweet rum with the Cognac wrapper may clash.  And I have some Glenlivet but I'm thinking that could overpower the smoke....

Brlesq

QuoteSilverstix - 6/4/2019  4:19 PM

I took out an Anejo Shark to smoke tonight after dinner.  Thinking of pairing it with water so I can appreciate the cigar itself.  I have some Diplomatico rum which I love but I think the sweet rum with the Cognac wrapper may clash.  And I have some Glenlivet but I'm thinking that could overpower the smoke....

An Anejo will stand up nicely to a good scotch so long as its not too peaty or briny.
Bruce
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Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


Koop

Mostly Scotch - Alexander Murray 18 year old Speyside, Alexander Murray 20 year old Highland or for a kick of sea salt Talisker Storm. When I want something sweeter I go with Eagle Rare bourbon or Blanton's Single Barrel for more of a rye spice.

ricoishere

I'm going to have to try that... Maybe this weekend!

QuoteBrlesq - 6/3/2019  8:35 PM

A good thread to revive for the summer of 2019.

I find that a Tequila & Fresca goes very well with an ISOM in the summer heat.

I got way too many cigars, too much booze, not many friends. Life is GRAND.
-Rico

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -George Burns

My humidor
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=ricoishere

ricoishere

I think Booker's would go with the Shark. The rum is too sweet, where as the Booker's is spicy, but smooth. It is 114 this year, so cooling it off with an ice cube would do well.

QuoteSilverstix - 6/4/2019  4:19 PM

I took out an Anejo Shark to smoke tonight after dinner.  Thinking of pairing it with water so I can appreciate the cigar itself.  I have some Diplomatico rum which I love but I think the sweet rum with the Cognac wrapper may clash.  And I have some Glenlivet but I'm thinking that could overpower the smoke....
I got way too many cigars, too much booze, not many friends. Life is GRAND.
-Rico

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -George Burns

My humidor
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=ricoishere

ricoishere

All this talk about whisky and booze; Eff it, i'm leaving the office early. I'll post today's pairing later.
I got way too many cigars, too much booze, not many friends. Life is GRAND.
-Rico

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -George Burns

My humidor
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=ricoishere

ninfiction

Quotericoishere - 6/26/2019  12:45 PM

All this talk about whisky and booze; Eff it, i'm leaving the office early. I'll post today's pairing later.

That is a wonderful idea! Too busy here, no leaving early. Yard work awaits me anyway.


I pair with water more than anything else. Bourbon with a PBR chaser on the weekends though.
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Beegerply

I pair everything with water, one in a great while I might have tea. And when I get a wild hair up my a&& some scotch  :biggrin:
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klamm143

GREY GOOSE.........and any stick will do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ricoishere

#21
Doing a vertical tasting; Basil Hayden dark rye and Carribean Reserve rye. Stogie to be picked...
I got way too many cigars, too much booze, not many friends. Life is GRAND.
-Rico

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." -George Burns

My humidor
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1sgjeffward

Quoteklamm143 - 6/26/2019  4:34 PM

GREY GOOSE.........and any stick will do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I make a killer Dirty Martini with Grey Goose that pairs great with with most mild-med smokes  :drinking:
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nitelite18

#23
Interesting selection. Really nice!
Going to borla exhaust this year since I've heard great things about this.

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@Ricoishere

nice selection you go there! Now that winter is approaching we should be looking for some nice pairings too! And it's not just about the pairing, but about the whole experience. That goes beyond pairing. What it exactly means, I wrote in my latest blog post: https://www.lightemupworld.com/blog/cigar-pairing-dare-to-pair-and-beyond I am just saying: tomato juice! Yea, thats right!

Cheers,
R.



   
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