Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Size: 6 x 60
My Strength Rating: 6.5
This cigar needs a solid beverage paired with it because it can be a little dry and to some smokers ‘harsh.’ This cigar is pretty straight forward with its earthy, spicy, and peppery notes. I do like this cigar when it is paired up with a good Cabernet wine or fuller beer.
The Stout
This stout is from Michigan Brewing Company in Webberville Michigan. Their beers are always pretty consistent in their taste. This stout has some nice roasted malts and coffee flavors. The hops add a nice bitterness and the malts are adding a little caramel and chocolate flavor. This gives me that bitter-sweet taste. Overall it is a pretty clean tasting stout due to the watery edges to the mouthfeel.
The Pairing
I know what I wanted to smoke with this stout but, I wanted to try something that would test the limits of the tasting profile of this type of beer. I want to through a little spice into this mix.
This is a pretty good pairing. They are similar in their strength ratings but, the spicy and peppery profile of the cigar does not make for a perfect pairing with this stout, just a pretty good one. So, find that cigar with the coffee or chocolate note or both to help maximize your experience.
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