Whats your pairing drink with tobacco?

[jacko]

Folks

I did some searching and couldn't find much relating to the topic of pairing certain types of tobacco with drink. Personally I have had some great success with certain blends of English paired with coffee (cappuccino), iced coffee, beer (Guinness stout) etc. I would be interested in hearing if any BoB members have some hidden gems they would like to share? To date I have never found a tobacco that doesn't go well with a good cup of black coffee...

 

[NeroWolfe]

Full Virginas with Single Malts

Full Virginias or Latakia blends with Drambuie

Virginias with Spicy Bloody Marys or OJ-Campari

EMS cigars with lager

Maduro cigars with dark beers or Guiness

Any pipe tobacco goes well with a good cup of coffee for me as well

 

[Puff Daddy]

Folgers, black.

 

[flytyer]

Scotch with English blends

Bourbon with Virginias ( Knob Creek is my favorite)

Coffee with either.

 

[Harlock999]

Earl Grey, Darjeeling and English Breakfast tea.
Depending on the blend, I like to choose a contrasting tea. For a heavier blend, a lighter tea, and vice versa.

 

[Zeno Marx]

RE: Virginias and Englishes

Espresso, or any really rich, very dark-roasted bean (black, no sugar or cream). The coffee or espresso is a great prologue. Then Whiskey of almost any variety to share the main course with the pipe. Also like to have a little high quality milk or dark chocolate on hand for that occasional nibble. It's a trifecta of accents to the pipe. And a cold glass of water for the stray cleansing. Begin again.

 

[Guy]

For me any good Coffee and any good Tobacco goes well

 

[jacko]

Earl Grey, Darjeeling and English Breakfast tea.
Depending on the blend, I like to choose a contrasting tea. For a heavier blend, a lighter tea, and vice versa.

Harlock, any specific brands in particular? Do you put anything in your tea?

 

[Harlock999]

Earl Grey, Darjeeling and English Breakfast tea.
Depending on the blend, I like to choose a contrasting tea. For a heavier blend, a lighter tea, and vice versa.

Harlock, any specific brands in particular? Do you put anything in your tea?

I usually just go for Twinings Tea, and I tend to use a good amount of sugar.

 

[klbxmiller]

Yea i usually go with coffee or some Earl Grey with all my tobacco.

 

[MisterE]

COOOOFFFFEEEEE!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

My fave with a pipe.

 

[Brewdude]

Actually don't prefer any beverage with smoking. To me smoking and drinking are mutually exclusive activities.

But of course, ymmv.

Cheers,

RR

 

[jader]

Coffee is my preferred beverage of choice. There is just something about the acidity that guarantees my enjoyment of the smoke through the bowls entirety. If I am in a the mood for a more potent libation, then I turn to Irish whiskey on the rocks or a nice Young's double chocolate stout works well.

 

[str8razor]

Whole Milk

 

[skaukatt]

Port wine - seems to fit like a glove.

 

[WaydeG]

Port wine - seems to fit like a glove.

My sentiments exactly - a Taylor Fladgate LBV is ideal. Try the Noval Black - as good as it gets for an inexpensive bottle of tawny port.
Recently I've tried scotch with English blends. I picked up a "sampler" pack of The Balvenie line. Doublewood 12, Single Barrel 15 and next, the 21 year old PortWood. I can really taste some distinct flavorings in these.
I like coffee in the am but at night, a pipe and a bit of Caffe' Lolita coffee liquor.
I'm a huge fan of Sambuca and a cold pint but it was NOT a good combo with my selection of tobaccos.

 

[Harlock999]

Port wine - seems to fit like a glove.

Yes, for me too!
In the pm, a nice port and pipe are a good combination.
https://www.brothersofbriar.com/t10358-any-port-drinkers-out-there

 

[nate560]

For me its pretty much coffee hot and iced.

 

[whiskeywillow]

I've yet to smoke a tobacco that didn't go nicely with Jack Daniels (though I'm sure they exist), and have of late been preferring Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey.

 

[Natch]

Interesting observation, Wayde, "I'm a huge fan of Sambuca and a cold pint but it was NOT a good combo with my selection of tobaccos."

I always have something to drink while I puff on my pipe, but in the evenings, where harder libations rule, I've found that a few of my favorite drinks just don't complement the tobacco. Ouzo or Pernod (anise liquors that tend to numb the taste buds, assuming I have any) are examples.

Natch