best tipple for a smoke

[neilini]

Just wondering what the general consensus on the best drink to compliment a cigar-i was told brandy by a friend but isnt it just up to individual taste?

[eggopp]

I like a nice Brandy with a cigar, or jack daniels and coke... Your right about individual tastes, but i think you will find that in the carabean they would have rum mainly.

Many years ago i was in Central America and was aghast to see locals drinking rum with condensed milk when smoking cigars ~Bleh~

[Pandyboy]

I like a nice carabiean rum or Armagnac/Brandy.

Again it is like eggy says, down to your personal taste.

[satch]

You may find some drinks compliment some cigars more than others.
It's good fun finding out!

[neilini]

Actually i suppose rum makes sense as its produced in the same region as the smokes, as for the condensed i think i'll pass lol

good luck with the op btw eggopp

[eggopp]

Actually i suppose rum makes sense as its produced in the same region as the smokes, as for the condensed i think i'll pass lol

good luck with the op btw eggopp

Had my op on thursday, now bored stupid whilst recovering, thank goodness for cigar medication lol

[HabanoSy]

Got to admit I do enjoy a good Brandy with a cigar...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[monkey66]

A nice pint of Pimms and lemonade is great in the sun.

[michael69]

no such thing as "best".

Cognac, whisky, whiskey, rum...... coca-cola (sweetness a real compliment - picked that up from the Wongs!)

I have a big collection of whiskies and rums and a few serious cognacs, and each will have its own special qualities when paired with a cigar I find.

[Pandyboy]

If you're going to have Coke make sure it's fat coke as the sweetness compliments the sour of rum etc.

[mackem keith]

best tipple for a smoke

Whilst I agree with most on this topic it really us down to a personal taste whether the beverage be alcoholic or non alcoholic. For me it really does depend on my mood, moment and environment ect... And obviously depending on which cigar I smoke I have fun in deciding what I think will compliment it most. For the record though alcohol wise I'm a real ale and single malt man and with the huge variety out there I love to find an ale and scotch to pair with a smoke soft drink wise I love to smoke with a Dr pepper for me it pairs great with most cigars

[Pandyboy]

I have to say that I had some Canada Dry ginger ale with a smoke the other day and it was really good. The ginger and bubbles really cleanses the pallet when smoking, I also enjoy this with a drop of Scotch or Irish.

[G-man]

Lite and sweet coffee ! Rum and flat coke do in most cases. But I will have to try the Ginger Ale !

[daverave999]

I made a few notes here that seem to agree with several above. My usual go-to appears to be filtered tap water or Sprite though.
And whisky goes with anything.

[r0lan6]

Personally I'm not usually one for mixing alcohol and cigars, preferring to focus completely on the smoke. Having said that if we are talking about any drink, a good cup of black coffee will certainly be my prime choice.