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jff11 Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 8:40 AM EST
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I usually drink a little scotch with my cigar, but last night I had some bourbon, with it W.O.W. was it great D.P.G. blue label and Charred Oak bourbon recommended by a friend. Very smooth for a bourbon and let cigar shine brightly. Anybody elsa got any good pairings?
jnichols Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 8:53 AM EST
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https://www.cigarbid.com...ing-1000000#post3913650

There is also a what are you smoking post.
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 8:55 AM EST
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Other than the usual wine/port, I've enjoyed some cognac pairings too. Just picked up some Remy Martin 1738. I'm really excited about that.

'05 with a couple posts? You just got back from multiple tours or prison?
Palama Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 4:58 PM EST
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Puffnstuff79 wrote:
Other than the usual wine/port, I've enjoyed some cognac pairings too. Just picked up some Remy Martin 1738. I'm really excited about that.

'05 with a couple posts? You just got back from multiple tours or prison?


Got some for Christmas and it is VERY enjoyable.
opelmanta1900 Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 5:01 PM EST
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Colt 45 and a Strawberry Prime Time... don't knock it til you try it...
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 5:26 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Got some for Christmas and it is VERY enjoyable.


Good. Kids will be gone this weekend after a family vacation. Anyone with kids knows what that means. So, yeah, looking forward to tomorrow.
wheelrite Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 5:49 PM EST
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Havana Club 7yr is probably my fav booze to drink with a VERY good cigar.. ( The Cuban Rum not the crap Bacardi bottles under the same name)

It is awesome,,,

wheel,
euodias Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 6:15 PM EST
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I like Irish whiskey best with my cigars. its more mellow than other whiskeys and pairs pretty easily with most cigars
itsawaldo Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 6:28 PM EST
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YES
Palama Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 6:38 PM EST
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euodias wrote:
I like Irish whiskey best with my cigars. its more mellow than other whiskeys and pairs pretty easily with most cigars


Any one in particular you would recommend for a bourbon and beer person?
gryphonms Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 6:39 PM EST
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Am enjoying a Montecristo classic with Paddies Irish Whisky right now. Irish Whisky's are usually triple distilled, that is a main reason they are so smooth. If you have not tried Paddies it is worth seeking out. About $30 a fifth and at least to me a cut above the big brand names.
Palama Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 6:43 PM EST
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gryphonms wrote:
Am enjoying a Montecristo classic with Paddies Irish Whisky right now. Irish Whisky's are usually triple distilled, that is a main reason they are so smooth. If you have not tried Paddies it is worth seeking out. About $30 a fifth and at least to me a cut above the big brand names.


On the shopping list...mahalos.
wheelrite Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 7:02 PM EST
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gryphonms wrote:
Am enjoying a Montecristo classic with Paddies Irish Whisky right now. Irish Whisky's are usually triple distilled, that is a main reason they are so smooth. If you have not tried Paddies it is worth seeking out. About $30 a fifth and at least to me a cut above the big brand names.


I'm a Catholic 1/2 Irish from County Cork.
So, I have to drink Jameson,,,

( Protestants drink Bushmills)

wheel,,
gryphonms Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 7:52 PM EST
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Well at least you get the good stuff! Not a fan of Bushmills.
tonygraz Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 7:58 PM EST
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Who drinks Paddy ?
gryphonms Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 8:04 PM EST
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Me.
euodias Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 8:27 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Any one in particular you would recommend for a bourbon and beer person?



Foodland was closing out Kilbeggan for $15 a bottle. If you can still find some that is a good cheap way to start. Redbreast 12 year is very good for the price, but may be more than you want to spend your first time out.
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 8:42 PM EST
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This matter definitely has it's factor on how much you want spend and/or how often you plan on drinking and the amount you plan on drinking at one time. I was recently turned onto ports. I have enough liquid in that to satisfy a long smoke and won't get drunk. The best part? One of the wineries that I'm a member of came out with a port made with their petit verdot that is infamous for being the best in VA and I'm willing to bet would compete with anyone around. I'm locked into a small amount because their ABC approved labels haven't been fastened to the bottles due to repeat do-overs on the labeling. But I plan on sharing the experience with a BOTL here. Care to take a gander? Until then...lol
wheelrite Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 8:47 PM EST
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Puffnstuff79 wrote:
This matter definitely has it's factor on how much you want spend and/or how often you plan on drinking and the amount you plan on drinking at one time. I was recently turned onto ports. I have enough liquid in that to satisfy a long smoke and won't get drunk. The best part? One of the wineries that I'm a member of came out with a port made with their petit verdot that is infamous for being the best in VA and I'm willing to bet would compete with anyone around. I'm locked into a small amount because their ABC approved labels haven't been fastened to the bottles due to repeat do-overs on the labeling. But I plan on sharing the experience with a BOTL here. Care to take a gander? Until then...lol


dude The best Ports come from Portugal. Everyone knows that,,,
Virginia is famous for shine,,,

get a membership to an illegal distillery and buy decent Port..

just saying


wheel,,
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 9:05 PM EST
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I'm new to it. It's made with the verdot. It is a port. I don't fake to know a ton about it all yet as that is an endeavor a couple years out of my families pay grade. I am starting to get the taste though. And I'll tell ya', it's a damn good drink. Moonshine? What's that? Is that the stuff the ABC stores now have overly abundant amounts of on their shelves?
wheelrite Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 9:48 PM EST
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Puffnstuff79 wrote:
I'm new to it. It's made with the verdot. It is a port. I don't fake to know a ton about it all yet as that is an endeavor a couple years out of my families pay grade. I am starting to get the taste though. And I'll tell ya', it's a damn good drink. Moonshine? What's that? Is that the stuff the ABC stores now have overly abundant amounts of on their shelves?


Bro,,,

I have family in Culpepper. When we go to visit, my Bro in law always has some local shine for me,,,


wheel,,
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 10:09 PM EST
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I know. I can reach out whenever I want and grab some. It's been a long time though.
wheelrite Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 10:22 PM EST
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Puffnstuff79 wrote:
I know. I can reach out whenever I want and grab some. It's been a long time though.


Dude,,,
nothing better than some REALLY good shine over ice with a nice cigar,,,,

better than any Vodka you can buy,,


wheel,,
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 10:38 PM EST
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Haven't paired it with cigars yet. I'm sure I will. I used to be a big vodka drinker but now it just reminds me of that feeling of over drinking from my 20's. Maybe I'll get over that but even the better vodkas are mediocre at best for me as of late. I'm up in arms whether I like scotch or cognac better as a spirit. I don't think I need to pick but I do need to find some favorites at around $50 and below for the next couple of years.
wheelrite Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 10:41 PM EST
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Puffnstuff79 wrote:
Haven't paired it with cigars yet. I'm sure I will. I used to be a big vodka drinker but now it just reminds me of that feeling of over drinking from my 20's. Maybe I'll get over that but even the better vodkas are mediocre at best for me as of late. I'm up in arms whether I like scotch or cognac better as a spirit. I don't think I need to pick but I do need to find some favorites at around $50 and below for the next couple of years.


try Bourbon,,
my go to....

I like MaKers as a daily cordial,,,
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 10:48 PM EST
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I do like me some Makers. Bourbon is another murky water for me. I have tasted around a few but surely couldn't hold my own in a conversation about it. But I haven't had makers in a while. I may give it a shot
wheelrite Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Jul 31 2014, 11:26 PM EST
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Puffnstuff79 wrote:
I do like me some Makers. Bourbon is another murky water for me. I have tasted around a few but surely couldn't hold my own in a conversation about it. But I haven't had makers in a while. I may give it a shot


neato Bro !

wheel,,
ronco Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2014, 12:36 AM EST
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hey +1 on the Makers Mark, and I recommend Bulleit Rye....it's very rye-ee
I've found that Bellhaven Scottish Ale goes well with several different stogies.
RodneyB Offline
#29 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2014, 12:28 PM EST
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Elmer T. Lee or Blanton's for me.
alpine951 Offline
#30 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2014, 2:16 PM EST
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I have been drinking Larceny Bourbon. It is a wheated bourbon like makers Mark and I can get for less than makers. Very nice.
js of indy Offline
#31 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2014, 2:31 PM EST
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dark rum is what I drink. works for me
tonygraz Offline
#32 Posted: Fri, Aug 1 2014, 3:08 PM EST
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Just had my first shot of Elmer T Lee last night - not bad at all. Perhaps even better is Jefferson's very small batch which is a specialty only available in New Hampshire, and I'm heading there this month - hope they have some left.
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