Cigars & Pairings

In this video we briefly cover correcting uneven burn lines or runs in a cigar. One of the most irritating things that can happen while smoking but is bound to happen every now and again, hopefully with this video you can correct an uneven burn in a cigar you might be having the problem with. Music - Symphony No. 78 in c minor Mvm. I. Vivace Composer - Joseph Haydn Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this video we review Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2020. Las Calaveras meaning "the skulls", is an annual limited edition that was created specifically to pay tribute to the people who had passed away in the previous year. Each year is a different blend and limited. Music - String Quartet No. 1 in A Major Mvm. 1 Moderato - Allegro Composer - Alexander Borodin Las Calaveras 2020 Price: $10.99 (MSRP) Vitola: 5 1/2" x 48 LC48 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano, Oscuro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua My Pairing suggestions for this cigar are: Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Grapefruit Bier - A blend of German Hefeweizen beer and natural grapefruit juice. Glenkinchie 12 - A lowland single malt scotch whisky, with notes of fresh cut grass, cream, & lemon Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this video we cover the retrohaling with cigars, why cigar smokers do this, and how to actually retrohale if you don't know. If you've ever heard some mentioning the retrohale in relation to smoking a cigar and don't know what it even is this video is for you. Music - Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Mvm 2. Adagio Composer - Joseph Haydn Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this video we review La Coalicion cigar that Crowned Heads & Drew Estates teamed up to produce. It's the best cigar I've reviewed so far with my favorite leaf Connecticut Broadleaf and the exotic Sumatra binder. Music: Symphony No. 8 in b minor Composer: Franz Scubert Price: $13.99 Vitola: 6 1/2' x 54 Sublime Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Sumatra Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua My pairing suggestions for this review are: Young's Double Chocolate Stout - A hearty milk stout brewed with real chocolate for a sweet and smooth taste. Aberlour A'bunadh Batch No. 56 - A highland single malt, entirely hand made from start to finish and bottled at cask strength. This sherried whisky has notes of spiced fruit cake, orange, and rich chocolate. Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this video we go discuss what vitola and ring gauge mean and how they are crucial lingo to the cigar smoker. Music - Piano Sonata No. 38 in F Major Mvm. I. Allegro Moderato Composer - Joseph Haydn Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this video we review the Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur, my first Connecticut wrapper review and pairing. A mild grassy, smoke with notes of white pepper and leather. Music: Cello Concerto No. 9 in B flat Major Composer: Luigi Boccherini Price: $6.99(MSRV) Vitola: 5.2" x 50 Robusto Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Hondurus, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic My Pairing Suggestions for this review are: Warsteiner Premium Dunkel - A full flavored, smooth tasting beer with notes of roasted malt. Its a dark amber beer using premium-quality hops, spring barley malt and extra-soft brewing water. Talisker 10 year aged scotch - The only whiskey distilled on the Isle of Skye, aged for 10 years in American oak casks, with whiffs of warm peat blending with salty coastal air, balanced by orchard fruit and juicy barley. Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this little nub video I go over my personal story of how I first became acquainted with cigars and why cigars are important to me and countless others. It's a simple story of a man falling in love with the age old tradition of smoking fermented tobacco leaf. Perhaps you have a similar story or something completely different, its no matter, we're all brothers and sisters of the leaf. A big shout out to Scott of Cigar Merchant Roswell for allowing us to capture some video in his shop at Roswell Market Place in Roswell GA. Thanks Scott! Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this video we share our first unboxing, to show you what it's like to open a new box of cigars. For this unboxing we have Diesel Unholy Cocktail a bold Nicaraguan torpedo that comes in 30 count from A.J Fernandez. Then we open a box of Oliva Series O sun-grown perfectos a stunning Nicaraguan puro with a gorgeous sun-grown Habano wrapper. Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this video we review the Magic Toast by Alec Bradley. A bold, full bodied Honduran cigar with a complex flavor profile. Price: $10.99 (MSRP) Vitola: 5"x 52 Robusto Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras, Nicaragua Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua My Pairing Suggestions for this review are: -Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Style Ale - Brewed with seven varieties of imported, with hints of smoke and peat. -Old Grand-Dad 114 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Coming in at a brassy 114 proof this whiskey is one of the greatest values around not to mention being perhaps the greatest whiskey mixer around. Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this video I go over a few tips and pointers on how to avoid getting nauseous while smoking a cigar. More frequently this happens with beginners but every now and then a seasoned smoker can be overpowered by a strong cigar as well. Check out this short video to avoid the nausea and enjoy only the positives of relaxing with a cigar.

In this video we're reviewing the AVO Syncro Nicaragua, a box pressed cigar that AVO offers to fuse their traditional Dominican Republic tobaccos with the bold flavors of Nicaraguan tobaccos. Price: $10.99 (MSRP) Vitola: 5'' x 50 Robusto Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaraguan & Peruvian My Pairing Suggestions for this review are: -Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale - aged six months in charred bourbon barrels that imparts flavors of Vanilla & Oak to the frothy goodness of the ale itself. -New Southern Revival Straight Bourbon Whiskey - made entirely from a nearly extinct local variety of corn, Jimmy Red, that turns vibrantly crimson when ripe and offers a sweet and nutty taste. The whiskey is aged for two years and maintains a honeyed kettle corn taste. Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In this little nub video we go over how to properly cut & light cigars, talk cutter type and preference. Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

Today, we take a look at the CAO Firewalker, another of CAO's Arcana line. I swear, we aren't sponsored by CAO! Like the Mortal Coil, the Firewalker was made using unique, yet traditional, curing techniques, with only 5,000 boxes released. PRICE: $11.99 US (MSRP) VITOLA: 6 1/2" x 56 Toro Gordo WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado BINDER: Nicaragua FILLER: Nicaragua Alongside the Firewalker, we have: -Allahash Tripel - a Belgian-style golden ale, with notes of passion fruit & honey -Ardbeg Corryvrecken - a single malt Scotch Whisky Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

In today's short video, we discuss a very basic question: why cigars? What makes them unique and why they are the most premium of all tobacco products. Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

Today, we take a look at the CAO Mortal Coil, part of CAO's Arcana line. The Mortal Coil is a limited-run offering from CAO, with only 5,000 boxes released, made using a unique, albeit traditional, tobacco curing technique. If you're lucky enough to still be able to find one, we recommend grabbing it while you can. PRICE: $10.99 US (MSRP) VITOLA: 6 1/8" x 50 Toro WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf BINDER: Connecticut Shade FILLER: Dominican Andullo, Dominican Piloto Cubano, Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Esteli With notes of dried plum and raisins, this stick offers lots of interesting pairing opportunities. Today's choices are: -Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout - a frosty, chocolatey, organic stout, with hints of malt -UNTITLED ART. Raspberry Chocolate Imperial Stout - a sweet dessert stout, like a raspberry truffle transformed into a beer -Probitas White Blended Rum - from Foursquare Distilleries, a blast of guava jam and molasses Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and plenty of other cigar-related content.

Cigars & Pairings is a channel dedicated to fine cigars and even finer pairings. Join us every Friday for new reviews, new pairing suggestions, and all of your other cigar-related content.