Which spirit do you prefer with a cigar?

[vperlman]

Old Raj? That's a new one on me. I'll keep my eyes open for it. Is it priced about the same as Boodle's, Bombay Sapphire, etc.?

 

[iCraig]

Old Raj? That's a new one on me. I'll keep my eyes open for it. Is it priced about the same as Boodle's, Bombay Sapphire, etc.?

From what I understand it was a little more expensive. Up around $40 or a little more for 750mL. I've heard it's worth the extra money, but I haven't been able to splurge on an extra $20ish for a bottle of gin. Gotta find a bar that serves it first to try it before I buy it.

 

[vperlman]

... I haven't been able to splurge on an extra $20ish for a bottle of gin. Gotta find a bar that serves it first to try it before I buy it.

That makes two of us.

 

[Fourtotheflush]

I prefer an Eagle Rare 10, but I havent tried any premium rum yet.

 

[Jadawin]

Normally its a good beer, but if I do a spirit its an aged rum (Zaya, Zacapa), Cognac in the colder months, or a nice Anejo Tequila.

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

Is anyone else surprised that Kentucky Bourbon and Rum are beating out Single Malt Scotch so far?

 

[itsme_timd]

Is anyone else surprised that Kentucky Bourbon and Rum are beating out Single Malt Scotch so far?

I am a bit surprised as there's always so much talk about "Scotch and cigars".
However the poll results actually reflect my preferences pretty well, looks like there are a lot of people here with good taste! :cbig:

 

[ai_gva]

Venezuelan(Cacique) or Cuban Rum(Havana Club)

 

[vperlman]

Is anyone else surprised that Kentucky Bourbon and Rum are beating out Single Malt Scotch so far?

I'm somewhat surprised, although I don't think the numbers are at the point where they are statistically meaningful. :bottle:

 

[Patrick B]

Learning some more about Scotch and it seems the only ones I like are the Islay scotches. Smokey, peaty, and much more flavorful than the other regions, in my opinion. I really think Islay scotch pairs great with a cigar. Also, for the bourbon lovers (like me) the Islay scotch has a lot of the same qualities of a good bourbon...

 

[vperlman]

Learning some more about Scotch and it seems the only ones I like are the Islay scotches. Smokey, peaty, and much more flavorful than the other regions, in my opinion. I really think Islay scotch pairs great with a cigar. Also, for the bourbon lovers (like me) the Islay scotch has a lot of the same qualities of a good bourbon...

You are absolutely right --- which is why I, personally, generally don't like the Islay single malts. However, you are right again: they go extremely well with cigars, and cigar time is the only time that I order an Islay.

JMO, YMMV.

 

[rabbgp]

Man up boys, Jack Black on the rocks!

 

[Patrick B]

You are absolutely right --- which is why I, personally, generally don't like the Islay single malts. However, you are right again: they go extremely well with cigars, and cigar time is the only time that I order an Islay.

JMO, YMMV.

Damn you're smart. I like your style. Having a little Bowmore Islay right now after a 12 hour shift at work. Drank a good amount of Lagavulin over the weekend so I was ready for a lighter whisky. Paired with a Padilla Miami. Yum!

 

[Patrick B]

Man up boys, Jack Black on the rocks!

Anything on the rocks isn't very manly...:eyepoke:

 

[rabbgp]

Anything on the rocks isn't very manly...:eyepoke:

No, I'm talking rocks as in stones, small boulders. What did you think I was talking about, ice? :grin:

 

[dannysguitar]

Sailor Jerry or Bourbon.

 

[Patrick B]

No, I'm talking rocks as in stones, small boulders. What did you think I was talking about, ice? :grin:

I need to buy some of those stones! I keep meaning to but never think of it when I'm at the computer with my wallet.

 

[Bama46]

I love good bourbon and in my experience (I am OLD) that does not necessairioy mean expensive. Probably my favorite would be Woodford Reserve, followed by Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, Basil Hayden, and a few others whose names escape me right now.
My preferred method is to pour some in a glass and sip it whilst enjoying good conversation, maybe a game of gin and a great cigar.
By the way "Bourbon & Branch" was made popular by president Johnson in the 1960's
Everybody got on that bandwagon cause the pres used the term..

 

[wideboy]

I have to say my favorite is a good Single malt, but I am not choosy. If it includes fermented malt I am there.

 

[Highlander]

Single malt scotch, but I'd setle for bourbon or Irish whiskey.

Might do rum and coke if I'm on a budget, lol.