Depends on the cigar, my mood, the time of day, but often water or club soda, a mojito, an IPA, or a single malt neat.
oh, yeah, I forgot about red wine, preferably Bourdeaux, Cotes du Rhone, or Languedoc-Roussillon.
Usually beer, never tried Dr. Pepper might have to give that a shot. Unfortunately I dont drink whiskey anymore.
I think Diet Dr. Pepper is WAY better! but, I also like diet pepsi better than regular pepsi too (most diet sodas are better IMO) I definitely suggest trying diet Dr. P though, it's pretty awesome.
LOL,I've had both reg and diet, just never with a cigar. Now that I think about it, I dont know if I can get Dr. Pepper here.
I discovered an awesome new-to-me beer to have with an earthy cigar. A Black IPA. All the wonderous hops of an IPA, but it has the roasted barley and malty flavors of a brown ale along with it. I'm brewing a Black IPA today, hopefully it will be as good as the one I had at the bar last night.
I discovered an awesome new-to-me beer to have with an earthy cigar. A Black IPA. All the wonderous hops of an IPA, but it has the roasted barley and malty flavors of a brown ale along with it. I'm brewing a Black IPA today, hopefully it will be as good as the one I had at the bar last night.
Non-alcohol would be sweet tea
Alcohol would be either some bourbon, or an American strong ale like rogue double dead guy. Sounds like I gotta try a black ipa, never had that style. What was the brewery Luko?
I discovered an awesome new-to-me beer to have with an earthy cigar. A Black IPA. All the wonderous hops of an IPA, but it has the roasted barley and malty flavors of a brown ale along with it. I'm brewing a Black IPA today, hopefully it will be as good as the one I had at the bar last night.
What was the brew? This is one of my favorite new discoveries! I have been really in to malted barley lately and I am an IPA **** so when I found them combined I fell in love.
I'm usually having a beer when I smoke. I also like water. Fresca is good for me too. I would like to try coffee.
I'm going to Mexico in Feb. My wife loves those frozen Pina Coladas w/ x-tra Rum. The only Alcohol I drink straight is Vodka. But, I see alot of guys mention Rum. I'm interested in trying that. I'm not a Scotch guy. I just don't have the taste for it. I'm thinking Rum may be more in my direction. Sweeter? Yes? No?
I'm usually having a beer when I smoke. I also like water. Fresca is good for me too. I would like to try coffee.
I'm going to Mexico in Feb. My wife loves those frozen Pina Coladas w/ x-tra Rum. The only Alcohol I drink straight is Vodka. But, I see alot of guys mention Rum. I'm interested in trying that. I'm not a Scotch guy. I just don't have the taste for it. I'm thinking Rum may be more in my direction. Sweeter? Yes? No?
KCW - you bring up a good comparison here. My best friend is a serious scotch drinker, but I've never been able to find one I really love (there's a few I enjoy, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to buy a bottle). Rum, on the other hand... well, I'm a sailor and rum has ALWAYS been my drink ;-). Started with Bacardi white rums when I was in the teens, and spent many a day killing those bottles.. These days, I've discovered dark, aged rums, and it's a whole new world. You still get the smooth, complex perfection of a dark liquor that is prized in scotch, but in a smoother, slightly sweeter form. I definitely recommend checking it out.
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I'm usually having a beer when I smoke. I also like water. Fresca is good for me too. I would like to try coffee.
I'm going to Mexico in Feb. My wife loves those frozen Pina Coladas w/ x-tra Rum. The only Alcohol I drink straight is Vodka. But, I see alot of guys mention Rum. I'm interested in trying that. I'm not a Scotch guy. I just don't have the taste for it. I'm thinking Rum may be more in my direction. Sweeter? Yes? No?
KCW - you bring up a good comparison here. My best friend is a serious scotch drinker, but I've never been able to find one I really love (there's a few I enjoy, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to buy a bottle). Rum, on the other hand... well, I'm a sailor and rum has ALWAYS been my drink ;-). Started with Bacardi white rums when I was in the teens, and spent many a day killing those bottles.. These days, I've discovered dark, aged rums, and it's a whole new world. You still get the smooth, complex perfection of a dark liquor that is prized in scotch, but in a smoother, slightly sweeter form. I definitely recommend checking it out.
I discovered an awesome new-to-me beer to have with an earthy cigar. A Black IPA. All the wonderous hops of an IPA, but it has the roasted barley and malty flavors of a brown ale along with it. I'm brewing a Black IPA today, hopefully it will be as good as the one I had at the bar last night.
What was the brew? This is one of my favorite new discoveries! I have been really in to malted barley lately and I am an IPA **** so when I found them combined I fell in love.
It is the Big Rock brewery in Birmingham, MI. They unfortunately do not bottle their beers, boo! But if you come to Michigan to visit me they have a cigar lounge upstairs!
Lately, Rum has been my go to beverage, with or without a cigar. Top rums lately: Ron Zacapa 23 Solera Reserve, Ron Zacapa XO, Zaya, Ron Matusalem 15 Year Solera, Mount Gay Extra Old, Flor De Cana Centenario, Pyrat XO, and Havana Club Anejo.
TatuajeVI inspired me to seek out a black ipa. Went with Yakima Glory by Victory. Excellent brew! Toasty malty sweetness backed by a nice bitter hoppiness. Highly recommended. Should go great with some full bodied nicaraguans.
I've been trying to break into rums, but I'm having a lot of trouble. I got some Zaya and Ron Zacapa 23, but they still make me gag. I dunno; maybe it's an acquired taste, maybe I'm missing something
Last couple of times I cocktailed with a cigar or two I had Flor de Cana 18 yr (thanks Alex) and some Famous Grouse. Both went very well with the smokes. I paired the FDC with a Diesel Unlimited and a MOW Armada. The sweetness of the rum perfectly complemented the strength of the smokes. The Grouse went nicely with a Tat Cojonu 2003 and a LFD Air Bender. Something about smokey drinks goes great with cigars. Makes sense, I guess.
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Last Thursday I was drinking Guinness with a MOW original. The dry, roasted taste of Guinness went well with the cigar, it was like heaven in my mouth.
Can't wait to try Dr Pepper like everyone suggests.
I'm usually having a beer when I smoke. I also like water. Fresca is good for me too. I would like to try coffee.
I'm going to Mexico in Feb. My wife loves those frozen Pina Coladas w/ x-tra Rum. The only Alcohol I drink straight is Vodka. But, I see alot of guys mention Rum. I'm interested in trying that. I'm not a Scotch guy. I just don't have the taste for it. I'm thinking Rum may be more in my direction. Sweeter? Yes? No?
A mai tai with a float of Maker's Mark is pretty damn good.
Non-alcohol would be sweet tea
Alcohol would be either some bourbon, or an American strong ale like rogue double dead guy. Sounds like I gotta try a black ipa, never had that style. What was the brewery Luko?
Rogue is amazing, one of my favorite breweries for sure. Their Hazelnut Brown is amazing, as is their Chocolate Stout.
Non-alcohol would be sweet tea
Alcohol would be either some bourbon, or an American strong ale like rogue double dead guy. Sounds like I gotta try a black ipa, never had that style. What was the brewery Luko?
Rogue is amazing, one of my favorite breweries for sure. Their Hazelnut Brown is amazing, as is their Chocolate Stout.
If you like Rogue you should check out Avery. They have some some similarities, but Avery has so many beers. Their Karma, a Belgian style pale ale, is such a fantastic brew. For some reason it reminded me of something I have had from Rogue but I can't place it.
Normally my drink of choice is bourbon or a rum. For bourbon I have to admit I love a good cheap Jim Beam. For Rum, it really depends on my mood...I go between a Captain Morgan Spiced or Cruzan dark. Now, I am in Iraq where we cannot get alcohol and I have grown fond of coffee with my cigar. Suprisingly Red bull seems to pair well too. Another favorite for after dinner chow is an A&W rootbeer. Here, it seems its whatever I can get my hands on lol.
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LOL,I've had both reg and diet, just never with a cigar. Now that I think about it, I dont know if I can get Dr. Pepper here.
On hot days, Snapple Peach Iced Tea
I dislike any carbonated beverages with my cigar.Seems to go down harsh.
Coffee in the AM of the colder months
Kahlua can be a great addition to coffee or frappes as well.
I'm going to Mexico in Feb. My wife loves those frozen Pina Coladas w/ x-tra Rum. The only Alcohol I drink straight is Vodka. But, I see alot of guys mention Rum. I'm interested in trying that. I'm not a Scotch guy. I just don't have the taste for it. I'm thinking Rum may be more in my direction. Sweeter? Yes? No?
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Can't wait to try Dr Pepper like everyone suggests.