THE ART OF PAIRING
PAIRINGS THAT
ELEVATE THE RITUAL
The right pairing can unlock flavor, soften intensity, and turn a great cigar into a memorable experience.
MORNING / MILD BODY
COFFEE
Creamy Connecticut, mellow Dominican blends, and smooth mild cigars pair beautifully with coffee, cappuccino, or café con leche.
Best with: cream, cedar, toast, almond, vanilla notes
EVENING / MEDIUM TO FULL
WHISKEY
Bourbon, rye, and scotch bring warmth, oak, caramel, and spice. This pairing works best with medium and full-bodied cigars.
Best with: oak, pepper, cocoa, leather, caramel notes
WARM / RICH / SWEET
AGED RUM
Aged rum brings molasses, spice, dried fruit, and warmth. It is a natural match for cigars with Maduro wrappers or deeper sweetness.
Best with: molasses, raisin, spice, cocoa notes
SMOOTH / SOCIAL
RED WINE
Soft reds work with medium cigars that have earth, cherry, cocoa, and subtle spice. Keep the pairing balanced and avoid anything too acidic.
Best with: earth, berry, cocoa, cedar notes
LOUNGE / CELEBRATION
COCKTAILS
Old Fashioned, Manhattan, espresso martini, or smoked cocktails can add depth and drama to a bold cigar experience.
Best with: spice, citrus, smoke, bitters, cocoa notes
ANYTIME / CLEAN PALATE
ZERO-PROOF
Sparkling water, espresso, tea, craft soda, or ginger beer can refresh the palate without competing with the cigar.
Best with: citrus, tea, ginger, mineral, coffee notes
QUICK MATCH GUIDE
What To Pair With Each Cigar Body
MILD
Coffee
Cappuccino
Green tea
Light rum
Sparkling water
MEDIUM
Bourbon
Red wine
Dark roast coffee
Ginger beer
Old Fashioned
FULL
Scotch
Aged rum
Espresso
Manhattan
Dark chocolate
BOLD
Peated scotch
Barrel-aged rum
Strong espresso
Smoked cocktails
Bittersweet chocolate
Ready To Pair Your Perfect Smoke?
Choose your cigar first. Then build the moment around it.