I'm a scotch, whiskey, bourbon guy. Mostly scotch though. Balvenie, Dalmore, Glenmorangie are my go to 3 brands. But I also enjoy Glenlivet, Highland Park, Johnnie Blue, Macallan, Aberfeldy... I second the less peaty the better though. Not only do they not pair well, I personally can't stand Islay or Lowland peat bombs. For the intro drinker, I'd suggest something like Glenmorangie Original. It's my favorite everyday drinker, subtle, light, but still complex. Compliments Connecticut hard wrapped cigars well with the lighter, younger coconut, vanilla and slight banana flavors. For the maduro fan, start diving into things aged for 12-18yrs and will some maturation in sherry or oloroso casks.
Personally right now I'm enjoying a glass of Dalmore 12yr, which is aged in half in American white oak bourbon barrels and half in Oloroso sherry casks. Somewhat dark and nutty, while still youthful and smooth with plenty of vanilla and caramel notes, it is pairing quite nicely with my Cabiguan Maduro cigar before bed.
That said too, when I don't have a spirit with my cigar, I too enjoy a cup of coffee, or on those nice summer/spring afternoons, I also like a glass of black iced tea.
Personally right now I'm enjoying a glass of Dalmore 12yr, which is aged in half in American white oak bourbon barrels and half in Oloroso sherry casks. Somewhat dark and nutty, while still youthful and smooth with plenty of vanilla and caramel notes, it is pairing quite nicely with my Cabiguan Maduro cigar before bed.
That said too, when I don't have a spirit with my cigar, I too enjoy a cup of coffee, or on those nice summer/spring afternoons, I also like a glass of black iced tea.
