Cigar and wine pairings

[mcdee]

I usually go for whisky, cognac or rum and a beer chaser when I smoke a cigar. But I was curious to know if anyone enjoys a glass of wine with theirs and if so, what sort of wine do you think suits this?

[SHAMZ84]

I usually go for whisky, cognac or rum and a beer chaser when I smoke a cigar. But I was curious to know if anyone enjoys a glass of wine with theirs and if so, what sort of wine do you think suits this?

Martyn drinks wine with his....

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[K444HEP]

A Black Red works well; something like Cabalie or Pillastro that have sweeter elements and plenty of body.

I?ll be pairing with some Ros? this summer as I think that might work quite well too.



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[Vitola]

A Black Red works well; something like Cabalie or Pillastro that have sweeter elements and plenty of body.

I’ll be pairing with some Ros? this summer as I think that might work quite well too.





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You could always try this...... a Merlot or Borolo beer - i had tried the Merlot beer over Xmas and was very pleasantly surprised how well it paired with a Cuban cigar, the sourness with hints of sweetness to the the mash was a great combination grape ale

https://honestbrew.co.uk/?post_type=product&s=merlot

[potpest]

I love wine but I don't think it pairs well with cigars. I find the taste of red wine is really affected by smoking and white somewhat aswell. The exception is sparkling wine which I find it pairs extremely well.

I'm a big fan of gran reserva cava. Not readily available in most UK retailers but excellent value if you know where to find them.

[Vitola]

In part I would agree in terms of cigar smoke affecting the taste - but for me personally I think as K444HEP mentions, they have to be a big bold fruity wine - like Cabalie - another one that works for me is Black Stump - which is a Durif/Shiraz

[K444HEP]

In part I would agree in terms of cigar smoke affecting the taste - but for me personally I think as K444HEP mentions, they have to be a big bold fruity wine - like Cabalie - another one that works for me is Black Stump - which is a Durif/Shiraz

Someone else uses Laithwaites ; )


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[Vitola]

Someone else uses Laithwaites ; )

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Aye

[Marbleman85]

I prefer to stick to Cognac/Whisky when im smoking most of the time...unless its a morning smoke,then its coffee. During the summer when its fine outside i ocassionally have the odd real ale...or 3 when at BBQs or in pub beer gardens etc. The darker and amber coloured ales(most of them anyway) really tend to work well with cigars. Im not a wine fan so i can't comment about its suitability...doesnt matter how "good" the wine supposedly is,it all tastes like vinegar to me...maybe i should try wine with chips?[emoji57][emoji23]

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[Hookmaker]

I enjoy any good red paired with any cigar

[Horsebox]

I enjoy any good red paired with any cigar

I am very much of this persuasion! Also wine can be swapped with beer and I'm still happy.

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[ha_banos]

Where's that recent thread about soy sauce...?

[Vitola]

If this is the one you mean [MENTION=13372427]ha_banos[/MENTION], it's here -----> https://www.ukcigarforums.com/showth...r-and-Balsamic

[ha_banos]

If this is the one you mean [MENTION=13372427]ha_banos[/MENTION], it's here -----> https://www.ukcigarforums.com/showth...r-and-Balsamic

That's the one! Makes me shudder! [emoji1787]

[mcdee]

Some interesting posts guys. Port with cigars is quite nice. I wonder if sauternes would work with a lighter flavoured stick like an Epi 2? It's a big no from me for soy or balsamic though.