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Discussion Contest: Crazy Pairings That Worked For You

Discussion Contest: Crazy Pairings That Worked For You

Happy Wednesday, folks! 

Just a few days ago, Dion Giolito joined us in the virtual lounge and suggested that we try room temperature Dr. Pepper as a pairing with Illusione. I tried it – it was fantastic – and now I’m curious:

What Is the Craziest Pairing that You’ve Tried and Liked?

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To be honest, I wasn’t that skeptical of warm Dr. Pepper.  I’m a huge fan of Dr. Pepper and cigars, along with a whole list of soft drinks in general.  But warm!? Never would’ve crossed my mind. 

Turns out, I think I like it even better than cold Dr. Pepper.  You still get the refreshing bubbles of carbonation, but the temperature doesn’t mask anything from the cigar.  Another added benefit is that your can or glass doesn’t begin to sweat as time goes on. 

I think this one is here to stay for me.  I’m even going to try room temperature root beer, cream soda, the works.  Why not?  Maybe it’ll add to the toolkit or, worst case, I realize Dr. Pepper is where this fad begins and ends. 

Tell Us!  What’s the craziest pairing that you’ve tried and fell in love with?

 

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I’ll be randomly selecting a comment below this Sunday after sending out the Weekly Newsletter. The winner can expect a comment with his or her name in it, a congratulations email, and an email with the $25 gift card information.  The actual gift card email takes some time to generate from the system and may lag behind by up to 48 hours. 

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4/29/2020 9:46 AM
Fuente Don Carlos and Chamomile tea
4/29/2020 10:02 AM
I love trying different cereals dry with cigars. My favorite one is either Honey Nut Cheerios or lucky charms.
4/29/2020 10:37 AM
Warped Villa Sombra + Cranberry Ginger Ale
4/29/2020 10:47 AM
Cavalier Black Label II Robusto with Chocolate Milk
4/29/2020 11:07 AM
A few drops of absinthe in a cool glass of water works wonders alongside a connie.
4/29/2020 1:07 PM
My favorite pairing is Jumex Mango Nectar with a Rocky Sun Grown Maduro Robusto.
4/29/2020 2:57 PM
A Padron 1964 Superior and Vanilla Ice Cream.  Kudos to Vlad from Casdagli for getting me to try it. Lol
4/29/2020 4:07 PM
This thread inspired me to try Ginger Lemon Kombucha with a Davidoff Robusto Real Especiales and I’m pleasantly surprised.
4/29/2020 4:17 PM
Southern Draw Rose Of Sharon with a lemon flavored yerba mate while eating a slice of key lime pie.
4/29/2020 5:40 PM
A black and white cookie and Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown.
4/29/2020 5:49 PM
A classic Sazerac Cocktail with a  Caldwell Anastasia.
4/30/2020 7:58 AM
Not very wild: My Father The Judge Grand Robusto with a Kirkland Grapefruit Sparkling Water
4/30/2020 8:58 PM
It’s not crazy but my favorite pairing is old school Maxwell House original blend with a Caldwell Eastern Standard. Also goes great with a Cabiguan.
4/30/2020 11:52 PM
A Casa Turrent Serie 1901 with carne asada tacos fresh off the grill and chips and salsa. Probably should have guessed that Mexican food would compliment classic Mexican tobaccos but the thought just never crossed my mind and I was blown away at how each bite and puff just made it better and better.
5/1/2020 8:05 PM
I stumbled up ginger lemon tea and any medium + cigar (rocky patel 20th, angrosa supreme leaf, gotf claude me chien). I left my tea in the garage to cool and happened to grab a cigar. I wasn't sure I would like how spicy ginger can be, but boy did it draw out some flavor in the cigar. Who would have figured. Plus ginger is used to cleanse your pallet. It really contrasts a slightly stronger cigar with complex flavor. Especially complimentary towards a cigar with peppery tastes. I like to sip on water with light lemon or strawberry if I have a mild cigar. Best combo ive tried: blueberry maple syrup ale with gotf claude le chien and Casdagli pony express.
5/2/2020 11:02 AM
Best crazy pairing I can remember from a little bit back was a Powstanie with a Sierra Nevada coffee stout and Cajun trail mix from Walmart. Strange? Yes. Delicious? Absolutely!
5/3/2020 9:22 AM
Last night 7 of us brought 1 bottle of white liquor & mix up a cooler full of Ice Tea and we played poker till 3am with a box of A F Don Carlos. It was the best male bonding time in a long time.
5/3/2020 2:16 PM
Congrats to the first Joseph (cookie pairing) and many thanks to everyone else for joining us this week!