Leggets x Oriental Cigar Gin – Is this a new perfect pairing?
I’ve tended to shy away from pairing gin with a cigar as the juniper notes would likely overpower or clash with the cigar, but what about Leggets Cigar gin?
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Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro Toro:
I’ve been let down by cigars with undisclosed blends before. As the Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro Toro has Nestor Plasencia’s hands on it, would it disappoint me?
The classic Espresso Martini and friends: Four delicious cocktails for cigars
I love an Espresso Martini with my after dinner cigar. Here are four delicious variations to pair with different cigars.
Mokito Cocktail: A spicy Caribbean twist on a classic Espresso Martini
The Mokito Cocktail is a rum based variation on my beloved Espresso Martini. With a hint of spice and nuts, this cocktail works beautifully with more floral cigars.
Rosita Cocktail: A delicious Mexican take on the Negroni
The Rosita Cocktail is a twist on the classic Negroni that replaces the traditional gin base with silver tequila. This pairs perfectly with a lighter cigar.
Por Larranaga Petit Corona Cigar: Perfect pairing for World Whisky Day
To mark World Whisky Day, the Cigar Club LDN cigar of the month was the Por Larranaga Petit Corona paired with a lovely drop of miniature bottle Glasgow 1770 The Original whisky
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Rio Seco: To be paired wisely
A virtual tasting of the Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Rio Seco cigar wasn’t what I expected. Smoked with a drinks pairing provided was an interesting experience.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini: A sweet and sumptuous dessert cocktail
On hearing about paring toffee popcorn with a maduro cigar, I sought to create a cocktail with similar flavours. So the Salted Caramel Espresso Martini was born
Room 101 The Farce Lonsdale: Nothing slapstick about this cigar!
I always enjoy trying new cigars and having heard a lot about Room 101 cigars, when a friend offered me the chance to smoke The Farce Lonsdale I couldn’t say no
Plasencia Alma Fuente Sixto II: A sublime premium puro
Plasencia are known for their premium Nicaraguan cigars. The Alma Fuente Sixto II is noteable not only for its hexagonal shape, but also being an amazing smoke.
