One of the classic pairings for premium cigars is an after-dinner glass of Port. A quality tawny port is a silky-smooth and sweet red wine that coats the tongue and lingers on the palate, and is meant to be savored rather than gulped, much like a good cigar is a lingering experience rather than a race to the final puff.
This is a pairing I mostly enjoy when I'm out, like when we're at a steakhouse and everyone else wants a bottle. It's a little sweet for me, so I look for a cigar that goes well with that sensation and has some spice to blend with the wine's sweetness.
A Padron 1964 Anniversario is a classic companion, and the one I complement Port with most regularly. You should know by now that I like the Maduro wrappers, so it's not a shock that I'd turn to something with that level of flavor here.
H Upmann cigars and Cohiba cigars are also great options, particularly if I didn't bring any cigars of my own and want to try something different. The steakhouses I frequent usually has those in stock, and they never disappoint.
Regardless of the cigar, there aren't many better ways of finishing a heavy meal than with the cigar-Port combo. It makes a better dessert than whatever chocolate cake or apple pie they put on the menu as an afterthought.
This is a pairing I mostly enjoy when I'm out, like when we're at a steakhouse and everyone else wants a bottle. It's a little sweet for me, so I look for a cigar that goes well with that sensation and has some spice to blend with the wine's sweetness.
A Padron 1964 Anniversario is a classic companion, and the one I complement Port with most regularly. You should know by now that I like the Maduro wrappers, so it's not a shock that I'd turn to something with that level of flavor here.
H Upmann cigars and Cohiba cigars are also great options, particularly if I didn't bring any cigars of my own and want to try something different. The steakhouses I frequent usually has those in stock, and they never disappoint.
Regardless of the cigar, there aren't many better ways of finishing a heavy meal than with the cigar-Port combo. It makes a better dessert than whatever chocolate cake or apple pie they put on the menu as an afterthought.
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