As I walked in, I picked up a crystal chalice and a pamphlet describing each whiskey, cigar, and their recommended pairings. I was a bit surprised to find that there were no guides to lead us through the tasting experience. (I may very well be spoiled by Jose Blanco’s blending event). But extremely helpful BaDC [...]
Continue reading about Scotch, Bourbon and Cigar Tasting in Washington DC: On the Ground
For most of us we have discovered that scotch is the single best drink to accompany a fine cigar and are dedicated to the pursuit of the perfect cigar and the perfect scotch. Of course such an adventure as our is a highly subjective one. My favorite cigars may not be yours, and the same [...]
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At the Drew Estate cigar dinner hosted by De La Concha last week, there was an unannounced guest: Edward III. Not royalty exactly, but certainly a presence that was appreciated. Absinthe is back, and it’s better than ever! I’ve been a big fan of la fee verte since happening upon a basement absinthe bar in [...]
“Join the party!” takes on a new meaning when a certain frosted bottle is brought out from behind the bar. Eric Hanson’s latest lifestyle creation, Hammer & Sickle is inherently fun — a luxury poke at a “brand” that is its antithesis. This brand of vodka and accompanying cigars welcomes those who have worked for [...]
Continue reading about Hammer & Sickle: Truly the People’s Choice
Prefer Scotch with your cigar? Well, you’re about to get a few more choices. Scotch whisky distilleries are opening at a rapid clip – a pace not seen since the 1970s, according to the latest from the Wall Street Journal. Diageo is looking to open its twenty-eighth distillery in Scotland this fall, its first new [...]
Continue reading about Scotch Distilleries Racing to Keep up with Your Needs
They are popping up all over the country – get-togethers where you can dig a little deeper into the hobby you enjoy so much. Cigar tastings, often accompanied by spirits, are becoming increasingly popular. A recent event at Legends of Fire cigar bar in Airway Heights, Washington, included alcohol pairings with cigars, and more than [...]
Get to Metuchen, New Jersey on May 20, 2010 for a cigar tasting hosted by Camacho. The event runs from 4 PM to 8 PM, and you’ll enjoy both cigars and a special sampling of rum from Matusalem Rum. May 20 is a busy day in this part of the country for Camacho. Starting at [...]
