The "Nice Pair" Cigar by Cigars & Spirits
We're so excited to finally announce that we're releasing our own custom blend after nearly 9 months in the works. Of course, we're all about pairing drinks and cigars, so any old…
How to Pair Cigars & Drinks
Hands-on reviews of cigars paired with scotch, whisky, rum, cognac, port, wine and beer — what we smoked, what we poured, and how they played together.
Pairing Kelt XO Cognac + Perdomo Estate Seleccion Vintage 2002 Maduro Cigar
I've paired Perdomos in the past with cognacs and really enjoyed the experience - in fact it was easily one of my favourite pairs. Generally speaking, I feel that the flavour profiles…
Ettiquette 102: Asking For Free Cigars
Who doesn't love free cigars?! We do! And many BOTL are willing to give them away to friends, new friends, fellow BOTL. The words "I smoke cigars" is, for me, instantly an…
Smoke Your Luck
Time for another awesome giveaway from Cigars & Spirits and Crimson Lord Cigars! Post your themed cigar photo between now and the end of St Patrick's day, March 17th 2014, and you…
Pairing Highland Park 18 scotch + Padilla Vintage Reserva Cigar
After switching back to the drink, the cigar seemed to make the drink even smoother and much more sweetness comes out in the drink. Also, the finish is a bit shorter and…
Pairing Ezra Zion Eminence + Mount Gay XO Rum
From the start, on the nose, pre-light, the two components go together great. They smell very similar and I know that once I begin those notes will play off each other well.
Valentine's Day Giveaway
Congrats @rbsinkler for winning this giveaway! Stay tuned for more events coming soon! Love is in the air! Post up your best love or Valentine's themed cigar photo on Instagram for a…
Movember Winners
In November 2013 Cigars & Spirits participated in the Movember Fundraiser. 11 people in total participated raising $2,770 with the help of nearly 60 donors! Several generous players donated some prizes for…
Pairing Epic Cigars + Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon
I enjoyed the wine much more after puffing on the cigar for a few minutes. I found it developed the smoky profile in the drink, and took away some of the bitterness.…
Pairing Bolivar Royal Corona + Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire
If you want to feel “Royal”, or want to impress the elite, I’d say pick up this pair. Pairing cigars and Grand Marnier should be classic in our books. The idea behind…
You don't always get what you pay for
What you expect, and what you actually get. As an avid cigar smoker, I'm always on the hunt for new accessories. Whether it be a new ashtray, or lighter, I'm always excited…
Bugs on my Cigars!
I recently decided to open a brand new box of Diplomatico #2’s I had purchased on a trip to Cuba. I slowly broke the seal, and opened the box. Beautiful chocolate brown…