Cigars & Dark Chocolate: How to Match Cocoa Percentage to Wrapper and Body
Which cigar goes with dark chocolate? Match cocoa percentage to wrapper and body with our pairing guide, from 55% bars to 85%…
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Cigars & IPAs: How to Pair Hop-Forward Beer With Your Smoke
Can you pair hoppy craft beer with a cigar? Yes. Our guide matches session, American, hazy, and double IPAs to the right…
Coffee & Connecticut: Why Fall Mornings Belong to the Shade
When the air turns crisp in October, the right Connecticut wrapper and the right cup of coffee don't just coexist — they…
Coffee & Connecticut: Why Fall Mornings Belong to the Shade
When the air turns crisp in October, the right Connecticut wrapper and the right cup of coffee don't just coexist — they…
Fall Fire Pit Pairing: Gurkha Legend & Little Book Chapter 4
The first fire of fall hits differently. The stifling summer humidity finally breaks, the evening air gets that ... Read more
The Long Weekend Smoke: A Labor Day Cigar Pairing Guide
Labor Day weekend is a particular kind of luxury. It’s not a holiday you have to earn sentiment ... Read more
Sun’s Still Up: Summer Bourbon Pairings That Won’t Fight Your Cigar
The porch session in July has an enemy, and it’s not the mosquitoes. Pull out a cask-strength bourbon ... Read more
The Summer Pairing Session: Sticks & Sips for the Heat
Learn which drinks pair best with cigars in summer heat — cold brew, pilsner, mezcal, and more. Plus what to avoid for…
Father’s Day Smoke Picks: Pairing Cigars with Aged Bourbon for the Long Afternoon
Four specific cigar and aged bourbon pairings built for the Father's Day long sit — full body, real brands, no gift-listicle fluff.
Why Buffalo Trace Belongs Next to a Full-Bodied Nicaraguan
A $30 bourbon and a $20 cigar might not sound like a luxury experience, but Buffalo Trace and a full-bodied Nicaraguan is…