Pairing Johnnie Walker Gold Scotch + Guillermo Pena Maduro Cigars
This was a #nicepair recommended to us by the cigar manufacturer himself. It's nice to know that manufacturers out there are paying attention to their pairs as well!
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.
Cigars & Spirits does Movember
It's that time of the year again where men all over the world will either look distinguished, or dirty. But it's all for a good cause - to raise awareness for the…
Aberlour A'bunadh Scotch and Rocky Patel Vintage 1992
This was a tricky pair to decide if we would recommend it or not. Two pairing members are not really "into" drinks as strong as this while two really are. None of…
The Wrapper Test
Ever wonder exactly how much flavour in your cigar comes purely from that perfect-looking wrapper? I've heard some people say 90% while I've heard others say very little!
Pairing Diplomatico #2 Cigars + Hennessy V.S.O.P Cognac
This pair was a good one, the cigar seemed to take away the long finish of the Hennessy, and it also tamed down the drink a bit, the cigar was smooth and…
Trust the Canadians
Next time you're smoking a cigar ask yourself, "if this was 3 times the cost, would it still be worth smoking?" That's the same question a Canadian cigar smoker has to ask…
Grammworks Giveaway
Submit your video by October 12th 2013 by uploading to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Hashtag it with #GWvideo and make sure you're following @cigarsspirits and @grammworks! The best videos will be re-shared,…
Blind Pair
We have a drink that's soaked in history, originated from Islay, smoked with peat moss and rich with flavours of white oak and sweet barley. We're pairing that with a smooth, medium…
Pairing Ezra Zion Tantrum + Vallein Tercinier Vieille Reserve XO Cognac
I fell in love with the Tantrum the first time I tasted it. It's strength and bold flavours meant I needed a drink that could carry that weight. Being a limited production…
Avery Brewing Co.'s The Kaiser + Quesada Oktoberfest
We each poured 3-4 OZ. of The Kaiser and swilled with ease. It brought out the sweetness of the cigar and complimented the cigar like a smile. The oils from the wrapper…
San Cristobal Clasico X + Karl Strauss Flanders Style Ale (Sour Red Ale)
This week we actually tried to pair and blend every other beer except the sour to our weekly pick, the San Cristobal Clasico. We had 8 different match ups to go with…
Supremely Self Conscious Ale w/Spanish Cedar + Paul Stulac Black Midnight Fire
Both complimented each other like like the sun and the moon. Both were needed to create such a beautiful life. I sipped the beer and I started my descent. Coming down to…