If I am buying one liquor to drink with my cigars

[catfishm2]

As far as bourbon, I'd recommend Elijah Craig 12YO. It's a small batch bourbon with hints of vanilla, caramel, and oak. At just over $18/750ml, it's an excellent pour.

[TU09]

Originally Posted by fizguy

So I would like to go buy a small bottle (but not a single serving mini-bottle) of some type of whiskey (scotch, irish, bourbon, etc).

Originally Posted by jcarlton

I noticed that another post in this thread had the Makers at $14 but I assume that the prices depend on where you are.

Price I quoted was for a 375ml as stated in the post since he was talking about a "small bottle."

Elijah Craig is a good suggestion.

[RGD]

Hmmmm - No Rum drinkers? More than not I'll reach for a bottle of rum - Captain Morgan Private Stock, Barbancourt, Pussers or even Royal Oak to name a few. They can go straight or mixed - whatever the mood for the night.


Ron

[HarryCulo]

Originally Posted by RGD

Hmmmm - No Rum drinkers? More than not I'll reach for a bottle of rum - Captain Morgan Private Stock, Barbancourt, Pussers or even Royal Oak to name a few. They can go straight or mixed - whatever the mood for the night.


Ron

Not to sound like a commercial, but have you tried Diplomatico Rum?

Fan-freakin-tastic!!

[DriftyGypsy]

Originally Posted by HarryCulo

Not to sound like a commercial, but have you tried Diplomatico Rum?

Fan-freakin-tastic!!

Couple more rums to drink straight, Cruzan Single Barrel (house Rum in the Gypsy tent), Santa Teresa 1796 and Pyrates XO. Cigars and rum go together, is it any wonder they are made in the same places.

[Ivory Tower]

I'm partial to Ron Zacapa 23 yr old rum.

[fuegomedic]

If ya don't know what ya like I would try one of each. A bourbon, a scotch, Irish and mabe a blended whisky. Try Maker's mark, Glenlivet 12, Jameson, and somthing like royal crown or mabe jack daniels. Im a Bourbon guy......give it a shot

[ATLHARP]

Originally Posted by HarryCulo

Not to sound like a commercial, but have you tried Diplomatico Rum?

Fan-freakin-tastic!!

Diplomatico rum is so good that it is an official sponsor LJ's weekly saturday herf!


God is that stuff good!

ATL

[partagaspete]

Being a friend of Glen (thats Mr.Livit to most) I would normally suggest this for newcomers to scotch because it is the most "middle of the road" as far as scotch goes. Not to peaty not to sweet, not to powerful yet you difinately can't call it soft. However, for a good one to pair with cigars I think you might really like Dalwhinnie(sp?) 15 y/o. It is light and flavorful and does not over power a smoke the way most of brown liquers can do.

T

[fizguy]

Thanks for all of the responses!

Next time I go to the liquor store I plan to pick up a Glenlivet, or a Dalmore cigar malt, or maybe both, and give 'em a try. I will post my thoughts at that time, but don't hold your breath (especially if you are smoking)!

[livwire68]

You might also want to consider Kessler's wiskey, it is better than most other types. On the lable it says "smooth as silk" and imho it is. Although I really like crown royal, But to have with a cigar I love single malt scotch. I havent noticed glenfidich (sp) mentioned.

[fizguy]

OK so I picked up a bottle of Dalmore Cigar scotch yesterday. Yum!! I tried a little straight and little on ice. Then the best part, I had a Fonseca series F out on the deck with a glass of the dalmore. Wow that was awesome! It amazingly compliments the flavor of the cigar. Even the aroma of the cigar was improved with the scotch! I wish I had discovered this a couple months ago. With the weather getting colder I won't be sitting on the deck much longer. I love beer but I have to say my new choice of drink to go with my cigars is scotch!

Thanks for the advice. I am sure I am not done experimenting yet. Oh no, another expensive hobby I can't afford....

[tnip23]

Originally Posted by fizguy

OK so I picked up a bottle of Dalmore Cigar scotch yesterday. Yum!! I tried a little straight and little on ice. Then the best part, I had a Fonseca series F out on the deck with a glass of the dalmore. Wow that was awesome! It amazingly compliments the flavor of the cigar. Even the aroma of the cigar was improved with the scotch! I wish I had discovered this a couple months ago. With the weather getting colder I won't be sitting on the deck much longer. I love beer but I have to say my new choice of drink to go with my cigars is scotch!

Thanks for the advice. I am sure I am not done experimenting yet. Oh no, another expensive hobby I can't afford....

good move on the scotch and the smoke. if you like the cigar malt you'll probably like a lot of the bourbons mentioned here too as they have similar flavors albeit without any peatiness. if you like the peat (dal. cig. doesn't have much) most of the other scotches mentioned here fit that bill.

[fizguy]

Originally Posted by tnip23

good move on the scotch and the smoke. if you like the cigar malt you'll probably like a lot of the bourbons mentioned here too as they have similar flavors albeit without any peatiness. if you like the peat (dal. cig. doesn't have much) most of the other scotches mentioned here fit that bill.

Since I haven't done any tasting I don't know what "peatiness" is. Can it be described or do I have to taste it to understand? I plan to go down to the pub soon and do some tasting there!

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by catfishm2

As far as bourbon, I'd recommend Elijah Craig 12YO. It's a small batch bourbon with hints of vanilla, caramel, and oak. At just over $18/750ml, it's an excellent pour.

That's a good one or JW Black- never go wrong with that one...