Whisky Forum - My First Post on here

GBrough · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:38 pm Post subject: My First Post on here

Hello everyone, happy to be here. I just got a cigar the rocky patel decade and i wanted to pair it with a whisky and while i prefer Islay i have plenty of Highlands and Speysiders on hand.

sorren · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:41 pm Post subject:

Welcome, although I know nothing about cigars I guess it could be a good one so enjoy, are you asking what to pair with it ?

Cuba · Master Of Malts Joined: 10 Aug 2010 Posts: 296

Welcome GBrough, i have given up the cigars but would suggest something with big sherry notes or big peaty notes to accompany a cigar. Perhaps a Aberlour a'bunadh or Ardbeg Uigeadail with both peat and sherry.

Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:38 pm Post subject:

I'm not a cigar smoker personally. However, I'm a big fan of Dalmore The Cigar Malt Reserve which is a great dram IMHO with or without a cigar. It's full-bodied and sherried.
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albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

Welcome to the forum!

Again I don't personally smoke cugars but I believe they work best with a heavily sherried malt.

Blackadder · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:09 pm Post subject:

Welcome, if you prefer the Islay style which i assume you mean peaty/smoky then a sherried Islay may go down very well with a cigar, such as Lagavulin Distillers Edition, Ardbeg Uigeadail or Laphroaig PX Cask which unfprtunately is exclusive to travel retail but a brilliant sherried expression from Laphroaig

bifter · Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:03 pm Post subject:

It's funny that a sherried whisky is usually regarded as a better match for a stogie. I don't know about that but I had a Bolivar Tubos no. 2 at Xmas with a cracking SMWS rum and the sweetness contrasts nicely with the savoury smoke. All I would say is have something bold and full-flavoured, Aberlour A'Bunadh is a good shout, or a Glenfarclas 105 perhaps?

Oh, and welcome to the forum!
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GBrough · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:01 am Post subject:

I have been considering getting Dalmore 15 Year Old or Caol ila 12 for my next purchase once i get my paycheck.
I should put up my stash of whisky
- Glenlivet 18
- Glenlivet 15 French Oak
- Glenlivet 16 Nadura
- Glenlivet 12
- Glenfiddich 15 Solara
- Ardbeg 10
- Ardbeg Corrvreycken
- Lagavulin 16
- Laphroaig Triple Wood ( quite briny i must say with a nice proof)
- Macallan Directors Edition
- Glenmorangie 10
- Kirkland 20 Year Speyside Sherry cask finished
- Johnnie Walker Green Label
- Johnnie Walker Gold Label
- Old Pulteney 12
- Highland Park 12
- Singleton 12
- Bruichladdie 10
Out of these i could see the Glenlivet 18 pairing well because of the sherry influence, or the Glenmorangie 10 it is a light single malt with pleasant flavors and is not offensive in any way or the Glenfiddich 15 Solera.

TheWM · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:40 am Post subject:

The Laga 16.

It even tastes like an ashtray Laughing

Mark · Master Of Malts Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Posts: 1664

I have never been a fan of the Dalmore 15. Out of your stash the Macallan Directors Edition would be my choice. And the Glenlivet 18 or Glenfiddich 15 should pair well also.

GBrough · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:21 pm Post subject:

GBrough · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:27 pm Post subject:

TheWM · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:24 pm Post subject:

bifter · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:18 pm Post subject:

GBrough · Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:37 pm Post subject:

Good to know, are all of Dalmore's releases expensive I understand paying a lot for a whisky but i usually have a rule about spending above $100.00 unless i know for a fact that the whisky is outstanding. My big purchase once i have the money saved up will be the Glenmorangie Signet, I feel that after all the schooling i just went through it will be a treat in itself to only be opened when my brother turns 21 so in about 6 years.
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The Laga 16.

It even tastes like an ashtray-WM