Embracing the magic of individuality

Pairing cigars with your favorite beverage is about personal preference. Often you will hear someone say that you can’t pair cigars with red wine or beer or even Bourbon, but what they mean is that it is not their personal preference to do so. Pairing any type of flavors together is about achieving balance.

First and foremost, it’s important to keep a notebook for your combinations. It doesn’t have to be a lot – just the key flavors and sensations. A flavor wheel can help you and they are easily found for all types of whiskey, as well as cigars. This can help you with pairings later.

When approaching a whiskey and cigar pairing, it’s important to have a flight of at least three whiskeys available to pair with