Mezcal: Origin, Production, and Cigar Pairing
If tequila is agave in its cleanest form, mezcal is agave with the campfire still burning. Its smoky, earthy, wild character has won a devoted following, and for cigar smokers it's an…
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Spirit Guides
Where popular spirits come from, how they're made, and what to look for in a cigar to pair with each.
Port: Origin, Production, and Cigar Pairing
Port was one of the very first drinks we paired on this site. Our early reviews matched Taylor Fladgate tawny with a Partagás, and a 1983 Warre's vintage with a Cohiba. It's…
Sherry: Origin, Production, and Cigar Pairing
Sherry gives Scotch, Spanish brandy and even some rums much of their character, through the casks it leaves behind. Yet the wine itself is often overlooked. That's a shame, because sherry is…
Gin: Origin, Production, and Cigar Pairing
Gin isn't the first spirit most people think of for a cigar, but it deserves a closer look. A crisp London Dry, a softly sweet Old Tom or a malty Dutch genever…
Vodka: Origin, Production, and Cigar Pairing
Let's be honest up front: vodka is not a classic cigar pairing. Our whole approach to pairing is that the drink and the cigar should each make the other better, and most…