Wine and Cigars

Mojo66 · 01/06/2015 01:40 PM

QuoteKen Kelley - 1/6/2015 2:44 PM I don't know about this one. The aroma of the paper bag the wine bottle is in seems to interfere with the more delicate nuances of the cigar butts you find on the sidewalk.

I think I detect a hint of p*ss and maybe some far away sh*t on the retrohale, reminiscent of a park bench I use to know. As the butt approaches it's final turd, the paper bag kick is more pronounced and I'm in heaven, what a great pairing with a lovely Chateau homeless 2015

headfirst · 03/02/2015 06:52 AM

I like a Cab or Syrah when I'm having wine with a cigar. I'll have to give Port a try.

ntanner · 03/02/2015 07:20 AM

Havn't done wine with a cigar. Never been much of a wine drinker, More into malted beverages with my cigars.

headfirst · 03/02/2015 07:41 AM

A brown ale is always a nice pairing, can't go wrong there...

headfirst · 03/05/2015 06:34 AM

That doesn't ring a bell, where do you get it?

Joelala · 03/05/2015 06:51 AM

I bought a Port last year and just have not tried it yet, looking forward to it

frankj1 · 03/05/2015 07:48 PM

QuoteJoelala - 3/5/2015 6:51 AM

I bought a Port last year and just have not tried it yet, looking forward to it

one man's opinion, but I'd smoke a cigar that won't be dominated by the sweetness and thick mouthfeel of the port, maybe something like a sturdy maduro? something that can share the spotlight, probably the kind of smoke you'd turn to after a satisfying meal, which is also a good time to sip a nice port...

Frank

Jay'D · 04/19/2015 10:41 PM

I'm more a dessert wine kinda guy so I don't know what good cigar will go with that.

Mojo66 · 04/20/2015 06:52 AM

QuoteJay'D - 4/20/2015 1:41 AM I'm more a dessert wine kinda guy so I don't know what good cigar will go with that.

Swisher Sweets

Brlesq · 04/20/2015 03:51 PM

QuoteJay'D - 4/20/2015 1:41 AM

I'm more a dessert wine kinda guy so I don't know what good cigar will go with that.

In all seriousness, an Acid Kuba Kuba will pair great with a ruby or tawny port. I smoke very, very few "flavored" cigars, but that pairing is one that I enjoy once or twice a year, especially on a crisp Autumn day.

sjn1117 · 04/20/2015 04:10 PM

Nothing like some MD 20/20 orange jubilee and a good Optimo!

Mojo66 · 04/20/2015 05:16 PM

Quotesjn1117 - 4/20/2015 7:10 PM Nothing like some MD 20/20 orange jubilee and a good Optimo!

Man I wish I could tell if you're kidding or not

but yeah that sounds like the ideal pairing if you're stuck at a gas station

sjn1117 · 04/20/2015 05:44 PM

Joelala · 07/31/2015 09:26 AM

Bringing back an old one.

I finally tried the port I had from door county with a cigar. It was my first port, and I did like it but thought it was a little sweet. I really did enjoy the flavors it brought out of the cigar. Anyone know of a port that is a little less sweet? I normally drink Cabs so this was definitely on the sweet side for me. But overall enjoyed the experience.

Jackal · 07/31/2015 09:58 AM

QuoteBrlesq - 4/20/2015 4:51 PM

QuoteJay'D - 4/20/2015 1:41 AM

I'm more a dessert wine kinda guy so I don't know what good cigar will go with that.

In all seriousness, an Acid Kuba Kuba will pair great with a ruby or tawny port. I smoke very, very few "flavored" cigars, but that pairing is one that I enjoy once or twice a year, especially on a crisp Autumn day.

I would think that ACID One would pair well too. It is aged in wine barrels, so the profile is already there.

Cfickter · 07/31/2015 11:26 AM

I find that a Malbec goes well with a medium strength cigar, neither would overpower the other.

horrido · 07/31/2015 04:31 PM

QuoteCfickter - 7/31/2015 1:26 PM

I find that a Malbec goes well with a medium strength cigar, neither would overpower the other.

Yup maybe even a Merlot but cider may go well to but I will stick with Scotch.

Mojo66 · 07/31/2015 07:04 PM

QuoteJoelala - 7/31/2015 1:26 PM Bringing back an old one. I finally tried the port I had from door county with a cigar. It was my first port, and I did like it but thought it was a little sweet. I really did enjoy the flavors it brought out of the cigar. Anyone know of a port that is a little less sweet? I normally drink Cabs so this was definitely on the sweet side for me. But overall enjoyed the experience.

Your Port was probably a Vintage or Late Bottle Vintage (LBV) and they tend to be sweet. Real good on certain occasions but not as enjoyable with a cigar as a good Tawny Port in my opinion. A good Tawny aged just right is a nectar.

LBVs are usually red, ruby and opaque. Heavier and much sweeter. Tawnys are not opaque, much less sweet and are topaz-amber-brown in color.

Joelala · 08/01/2015 06:40 AM

QuoteMojo66 - 7/31/2015 10:04 PM

QuoteJoelala - 7/31/2015 1:26 PM Bringing back an old one. I finally tried the port I had from door county with a cigar. It was my first port, and I did like it but thought it was a little sweet. I really did enjoy the flavors it brought out of the cigar. Anyone know of a port that is a little less sweet? I normally drink Cabs so this was definitely on the sweet side for me. But overall enjoyed the experience.
Your Port was probably a Vintage or Late Bottle Vintage (LBV) and they tend to be sweet. Real good on certain occasions but not as enjoyable with a cigar as a good Tawny Port in my opinion. A good Tawny aged just right is a nectar.
LBVs are usually red, ruby and opaque. Heavier and much sweeter. Tawnys are not opaque, much less sweet and are topaz-amber-brown in color.

Thanks for the info!!!

vw77guy · 08/01/2015 07:55 AM

I think they pair very well together, and like anything, it's trial and error. Some things wont mix, but others are a match made in heaven. I had a cigar by Chinnock Cellars that was made specifically to pair with their wine. It was awesome!

If you were looking to do a pairing, I suggest a maduro with a port.... Yumm.

DonM · 08/01/2015 09:23 AM

Quotesjn1117 - 4/20/2015 8:10 PM

Nothing like some MD 20/20 orange jubilee and a good Optimo!

ReinadoCigars · 08/01/2015 12:55 PM

There's a wine brand called moscato that they say pairs up great with cigars. Anyone ever heard of it?

metalhead y cigarguy · 08/01/2015 09:30 PM

I've had a cigar with wine once. It was a blush and it didn't pair well. I've had Brandy with a cigar a couple times and I didn't care for that either. Not much of a wine and Brandy drinker though.

Caveman Steve · 08/02/2015 05:42 AM

QuoteReinadoCigars - 8/1/2015 4:55 PM There's a wine brand called moscato that they say pairs up great with cigars. Anyone ever heard of it?

Moscato is a semi sweet to sweet white wine, typically from Italy, but it is produced everywhere. It's a lighter bodied dessert wine. Never had it with a cigar, although I do enjoy a nice port wine with a cigar. I can see where it might be a good match after dinner. Never know til you try.

danb6177 · 01/10/2016 12:24 PM

QuoteMojo66 - 7/31/2015 10:04 PM

QuoteJoelala - 7/31/2015 1:26 PM Bringing back an old one. I finally tried the port I had from door county with a cigar. It was my first port, and I did like it but thought it was a little sweet. I really did enjoy the flavors it brought out of the cigar. Anyone know of a port that is a little less sweet? I normally drink Cabs so this was definitely on the sweet side for me. But overall enjoyed the experience.
Your Port was probably a Vintage or Late Bottle Vintage (LBV) and they tend to be sweet. Real good on certain occasions but not as enjoyable with a cigar as a good Tawny Port in my opinion. A good Tawny aged just right is a nectar.
LBVs are usually red, ruby and opaque. Heavier and much sweeter. Tawnys are not opaque, much less sweet and are topaz-amber-brown in color.

Ive been recently drinking more wine than beer (craft beer put 25 pounds on me last year lol). I do like wine with a cigar and someone mentioned port with a cigar at dinner this week.

Would you suggest as a first try at a port to get a tawny? Another question i have is alcohol content, is it the same as wine?