bradbrennan Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 We're having another Live Review this week, room for more! Alastair has it pinned in the Water Hole if you want to join! I've smoked a few Cohibas but only one Cohiba Robusto. I really like a good beverage pairing and believe that for me it makes a substantial difference and varies per cigar. I know some say everything goes well with any CC, but I'm hoping some of you will share your personal success pairings. I'm thinking about a tawny port because of how it went with a Behike 52 some time ago, but last couple times I tried it with other CC's I felt it overpowered the cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Go with a tasty blond beer (no Coors or Bud, go tasty) or craft IPA, which shouldn't overpower the CoRo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Go with a tasty blond beer (no Coors or Bud, go tasty) or craft IPA, which shouldn't overpower the CoRo Interesting, I was thinking about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 If you've only smoked one CoRo go with water as your pairing. That way you'll be able to concentrate on the cigars flavours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 If you've only smoked one CoRo go with water as your pairing. That way you'll be able to concentrate on the cigars flavours. Good point! I've done simply water with several cigars, or at least started with water. But I must say the most enjoyable smokes I've ever had were paired with a more flavorful beverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Go with a tasty blond beer (no Coors or Bud, go tasty) or craft IPA, which shouldn't overpower the CoRo I would agree if it's a quality product, and at room temperature or lightly chilled. Ice cold beverages kill everything, IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melies Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I would suggest some milk mate lol, see you Friday (Thursday for me) ( will stick to single malt or martini) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 I knew that was coming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 I would suggest some milk mate lol, see you Friday (Thursday for me) ( will stick to single malt or martini) I may try a single malt this time...put my big girl pants on!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckucci Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm part of a pairing group, we meet every week pairing all kinds of drinks with cigars.. For the Cohiba Robusto, I would either pair it with a Scotch or rum... I've personally never been a fan of beer, especially with cigars.. Scotch: I would choose something along the lines of Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Lagavulin 16 or Aberlour a'bunadh As for Rum: I would choose Ron Zacapa XO or maybe Ron Diplomatico reserva exclusive which is a very unique rum, its quite sweet, and really thick. Almost like a syrup, in all honestly the way it tastes, kind of reminds me of cognac... However, it is a beautiful rum, and pairs very well with the Cohiba robusto! Hopefully this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm part of a pairing group, we meet every week pairing all kinds of drinks with cigars.. For the Cohiba Robusto, I would either pair it with a Scotch or rum... I've personally never been a fan of beer, especially with cigars.. Scotch: I would choose something along the lines of Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Lagavulin 16 or Aberlour a'bunadh As for Rum: I would choose Ron Zacapa XO or maybe Ron Diplomatico reserva exclusive which is a very unique rum, its quite sweet, and really thick. Almost like a syrup, in all honestly the way it tastes, kind of reminds me of cognac... However, it is a beautiful rum, and pairs very well with the Cohiba robusto! Hopefully this helps! That's awesome! Do you all share any of your results online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckucci Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 That's awesome! Do you all share any of your results online? I'll send you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troels Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 A cocktail of el dorado rum 12 y - one finger - and a light beer. Might Sound strange, I know, but its good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Scotch: I would choose something along the lines of Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Lagavulin 16 or Aberlour a'bunadh or: how to kill the nuances of a Cohiba robusto. Laphroaig and Lagavullin are so peaty and smoky, I love them but I wouldn't touch them before the cigar reaches its 3rd third… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckucci Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 or: how to kill the nuances of a Cohiba robusto. Laphroaig and Lagavullin are so peaty and smoky, I love them but I wouldn't touch them before the cigar reaches its 3rd third… Surprisingly enough, they did not over power the cigar. We've paired them all with the Cohiba robusto, and found as long as you're sipping the scotch and not "chugging" it down, it really doesn't take over by any means. In fact we found that after taking a puff, followed by a sip of the Lagavllin, the peat actually complimented the spices that came off the finish of the Cohiba. All 6 of our members agreed It was a fantastic pairing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laynard Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Good question Brad. From the answers, I might have to leave the Miller 64 in the fridge and grab a single malt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Good question Brad. From the answers, I might have to leave the Miller 64 in the fridge and grab a single malt. Maybe we should have some of that Exotic Asian food to help out your Miller 64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlastairE Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 We're having another Live Review this week, room for more! Alastair has it pinned in the Water Hole if you want to join! I've smoked a few Cohibas but only one Cohiba Robusto. I really like a good beverage pairing and believe that for me it makes a substantial difference and varies per cigar. I know some say everything goes well with any CC, but I'm hoping some of you will share your personal success pairings. I'm thinking about a tawny port because of how it went with a Behike 52 some time ago, but last couple times I tried it with other CC's I felt it overpowered the cigar. Whatever you do Brad, don't ever pick a Korean rice beer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laynard Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 You could always go with American Sorghum beer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Whatever you do Brad, don't ever pick a Korean rice beer You know, some of us in the U.S. like Bud Light... has a little rice in it I believe Probably not the same as the rice beer Rob was referring to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 You could always go with American Sorghum beer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think we grew some sorghum as cattle feed...have you tried it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laynard Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I think we grew some sorghum as cattle feed...have you tried it?!I have tried Redbridge. I used to work at a hippie, I mean health food, store. It's gluten free. Not bad. But you've seen my taste in beer. I'll drink anything alcoholic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradbrennan Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 A cocktail of el dorado rum 12 y - one finger - and a light beer. Might Sound strange, I know, but its good ! One finger? all mixed?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troels Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 One finger? all mixed?? A bit, didnt measure it up very carefully - and as a mix yes. Thought of a innis and gunn thats aged in rum casks and thought it might work - and it did work very well to my taste :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melies Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 We demand free rice beer for all recurring members!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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