March means it's time once again for the Tournament. You may have your brackets all filled out, but don't forget to line up your cigars and drinks to enhance your viewing experience. We've got the perfect choices to make your basketball-watching days a slam dunk.
The Slam Dunk & H. Upmann Anejados
Sweet Southern comfort, cranberry juice, and a dash of tangy orange have the delicious Slam Dunk cocktail in need of the perfect premium cigar pairing, so we chose the bold and complex H. Upmann Añejados Toro. A reimagined version of a famous Cuban brand by the same name, the H. Upmann Añejados Toro cigar is rolled in accordance to old world standards with a blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan long-fillers encased within a Corojo binder, and a stunning Habano 2000 wrapper. A medium to full-bodied smoke, with smooth flavors of black pepper, salted cashews, oak, and caramel, this spicy, nutty, and woodsy H. Upmann Añejado Toro contrasts, yet perfectly complements the sweetness of the Slam Dunk. It's a win-win combo with this tasty cigar and drink coupling!
The Alley-Oop & Undercrown Box-Pressed Churchill
The Undercrown JR Exclusive Churchill cigar coats the palate with savory notes of espresso, black pepper, and spice, accented with nuances of dark chocolate, and sweet berries. Made by the famous folks at Drew Estate, it's a handmade Nicaraguan puro of the finest pedigree! This medium to full-bodied gem is just begging for the perfect cocktail pairing, and, that's where the Alley-Oop steps in. Featuring the luscious sweetness of Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey in a tall glass with ice, the Alley-Oop incorporates 3 oz. of Ginger Ale for some fizzy and spicy pizazz. Puffing on the Undercrown JR Exclusive Churchill while sipping on an Alley Oop, provides a fusion of fantastic flavors that will make any get-together a game-changing occasion!
Swoosh & Crafted by Jaime Garcia
Four Roses Bourbon, blood orange beer, fresh squeezed lemon, syrup, and some orange zest, provide a cocktail as satisfying as hitting a three-pointer without touching the net! The Swoosh cocktail is the real deal in need of the perfect cigar pairing, so our master stogie and libation experts chose the highly rated Crafted by Jaime Garcia Toro cigar. Produced by the equally talented son of industry legend, Don Pepin Garcia, the Crafted by Jaime Garcia Toro is a beautifully handcrafted premium cigar that features a stunning, clay red Habano Rosado wrapper paired with a rich blend of aged Nicaraguan long-fillers grown on the Garcia family farm. This bold, yet exceptionally smooth medium to full-bodied cigar shoots a game-winning shot with complex flavors of black pepper, sweet tobacco, coffee, cinnamon, and cream, that complement the mouthwatering nuances of Swoosh brilliantly!
Buzzer Beater & Mombacho by Casa Fernandez
With tasting notes of succulent honey, sweet, tangy pineapple, and orange zest, you just can't beat the Buzzer Beater when you're looking for a delicious game-changing cocktail. To make this libation even more of a winner, our in-house drink and cocktail mavens decided to pair it with the decadent Mombacho by Casa Fernandez Belicoso cigar. A beautifully shaped figurado that's skillfully rolled with a blend of 100% Nicaraguan tobaccos, the Mombacho by Casa Fernandez Belicoso cigar is topped with a stunning chestnut-brown Jalapa Valley wrapper. A medium to full-bodied masterpiece of luxury and distinction, Mombacho's mouthwatering medley of spice, cocoa, leather, oak, and hints of citrus, align beautifully with the crisp, refreshing, palate-pleasing sweetness of the Buzzer Beater. You simply can't lose with this perfect pairing!
Nothing But Net & Larutan by Drew Estate
In keeping with our "Hoops" theme for this month's perfect pairing, we selected the game-winning combo of the Nothing But Net cocktail, coupled with the tantalizing Larutan by Drew Estate cigar. Starting with this taste sensation called Nothing But Net, it's a luscious libation brimming with the smoky sweetness of Tennessee whiskey, further enhanced with creamy vanilla, lemon, lime, and orange zest. Highly satisfying on its own, it's a real game changer when the Larutan by Drew Estate cigar comes into play.This unique medium-bodied cigar combines the best Nicaraguan cigar leaves with traditional black pipe tobaccos from Syria, Turkey, Haiti, and St. James Parish, Louisiana. Mouthwatering nuances of mesquite, white pepper, cocoa, earth, and hints of sweet fruit make Nothing But Net and Larutan by Drew Estate an unbeatable cigar and drink duo!